The Injury Law Library
Plain-language answers about accidents, injuries and your rights in New York — from The Law Offices of Evan W. Kohn.
Construction Accidents
Mayor Bill de Blasio signed a law requiring NYC construction workers to complete 40-55 hours of safety training due to an 18% rise in…
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Bicycle Accidents
Wearing a helmet is crucial for safety and can impact the outcome of a personal injury claim if you're in an accident.
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Car Accidents
The two main ways an employer can be held liable for an auto accident caused by a company driver are employer negligence and vicarious…
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Rideshare & Taxi Accidents
Yellow taxis were found to have about six fewer crashes for every 1000 taxis than other-colored taxis, perhaps due to the greater visibility of…
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Personal Injury Basics
This blog discusses a few of the most common misconceptions and misinformation associated with personal injury claims—and the truths behind them.
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Car Accidents
Pretrial discovery involves both sides taking the opportunity to gather and exchange information about their cases. This blog discusses what that entails.
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Car Accidents
In 2015, 3,477 people were killed in accidents caused by distracted drivers. That's 10 percent of the total 35,092 car accident deaths that year.
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Construction Accidents
The law was enacted with good intentions in the 1880s to protect those devoid of a worker's compensation system. Is it still adequate?
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Car Accidents
Personal injury claims involving children do not always proceed in the same way as those involving adults only. For assistance contact us at (718)…
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