The Injury Law Library

Your rights, explained plainly.

Plain-language answers about accidents, injuries and your rights in New York — from The Law Offices of Evan W. Kohn.

1,110 articles 16 topics Updated weekly

July 31, 2018 2 min read

A Checklist for Safe Use of Construction Site Scaffolding. How Does Your Employer Fare?

Implementing a daily checklist for a job site’s scaffolding can improve the safety of a construction site. These are things to be on the…

July 30, 2018 2 min read

New York State law protects you in case of injury while performing construction labor. But just how safe is scaffolding in the Bronx?

July 27, 2018 2 min read

While a variety of factors play a role in car accident cases, here are some of the more important factors that can affect your…

July 17, 2018 2 min read

If you are in a field like public works, utilities, oil, gas, or telecommunications, you can benefit from a full tethering kit.

July 13, 2018 2 min read

If you have been injured in a car accident caused by a distracted driver, it’s vital to seek an experienced car accident attorney in…

July 11, 2018 4 min read

If you are injured due to a property owner’s negligence, you may have the right to sue them under the doctrine of premises liability.

July 5, 2018 2 min read

In 2016, New York construction deaths hit a 16-year high. A recent analysis of data looked at work-related construction fatalities.

July 3, 2018 2 min read

In order for a stress fracture to properly heal, you need to take time away from strenuous activity. Learn about construction site stress fractures.

July 3, 2018 2 min read

While injured workers generally cannot file for workers’ comp and file a personal injury lawsuit, there are many instances where a worker can file…