Motorcycle Safety Tips for Summer
Motorcycles are fun, fast, and efficient, but motorcycle accidents happen all too often in the summer months leaving property damaged and bikers injured or dead. While an accident may not be your fault, as a motorcyclist you are incredibly vulnerable on the road, so it is important to drive defensively at all times. Here are […]
Common Questions about Slip and Fall
As New York slip and fall attorneys, we frequently hear questions from our clients regarding the specifics of their legal rights and potential compensation. Below is a sample of some of the most common slip and fall accidents we hear. What constitutes a slip and fall accident? A slip and fall accent happens when you […]
Stay Focused While Cycling
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, but the merits of focusing on the road shouldn’t be relegated just to motorists. Our New York bicycle accident lawyer is familiar with the devastating consequences that can result from a brief moment of lost concentration. In the spirit of Distracted Driving Awareness Month, here are a few simple […]
Defective Equipment on Construction Sites
Construction work is naturally dangerous. A worker’s safety can be threatened by factors such as weather, heights, heavy machinery and power tools. The New York construction accident attorneys at Weiser & Associates can help if you if you’ve been hurt at a dangerous jobsite. Employers can reduce the risk of injury at construction sites by […]
Three Bicycle Safety Tips
Bicyclists are more vulnerable than other travelers on the road, and bike accidents can have life-altering consequences for injured riders. The New York bicycle accident attorneys at Weiser Law are experienced at helping injured bicyclists pursue the compensation the deserve in these tragic events. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, bicycle-vehicle collisions […]
Who Can Be Liable in a Slip and Fall Case?
Thousands of people a year are injured when they slip and fall on dangerous surfaces like wet floors, construction areas or defective stairs. On many occasions, the property owner is responsible for the accident but this is not always the case. Often, it can be difficult to determine who is at fault as there are […]
What To Do If You’re Hit by a Police Car
Our New York accident attorney understands that the prospect of being involved in an automobile accident is worrisome enough; the idea of having an accident with a police car, whether your fault or the policeman’s, is daunting. After all, they’re the people you call when you have an accident any other time and, as authority […]
10 Tips for Winter Driving
Winter conditions make traveling difficult, slow and often dangerous. If you’re traveling in icy conditions, use extra caution to ensure you’re not injured. Our New York accident attorney knows that road conditions in winter months can make driving hazardous, especially in inclement weather. Adverse weather conditions are thought to be a factor in over 25% […]
What is the Statute of Limitations for a New York Wrongful Death Case?
New York, like all other states, sets its own laws for governing wrongful death cases. Because these laws are established at the state level, they can vary a great deal from place to place. This is one of the many reasons that it is important to have an experienced New York wrongful death lawyer working […]
Winter Brings Icy Sidewalks and Parking Lot Injuries
New York winters can deliver an abundance of heavy snow and freezing rain. Property owners have a responsibility to ensure their premises are safe, which includes the timely and adequate removal of snow and ice. If you or someone you love has been injured because of icy conditions in New York, our slip and fall […]