New York Legal Blog

A construction crane on the Tappan Zee Bridge toppled Tuesday afternoon, injuring five and interrupting traffic for hours on end.

Every day, we climb up and down more sets of stairs than we may realize. Most staircases we traverse are safe, sturdy, well-lighted and well-maintained. However, a faulty staircase could lead to catastrophic personal injury.

A tractor-trailer experienced a mechanical failure and overturned on the Tappan Zee bridge last Friday. Fortunately, no one was injured.

In circumstances of food contamination, the more information available, the better your chances of a favorable outcome will be. As is the case for most legal matters, gathering data and supporting evidence is crucial for securing a win in a court of law. Click here to read about steps you can take if you’ve fallen victim to injurious food poisoning.

Soda is bad for our teeth. Alcohol can cause liver and heart damage. Coffee may or may not be good for us, depending on which article you read. But at least we can count on our water to be safe — or so we thought.

Earlier this month, 15-year-old Xinyi Huang was pushed from a subway platform in front of an oncoming train. Thinking quickly, she rolled herself out of the way, saving her life. It’s important to always stay alert in order to stay safe on NYC subway platforms. Here, you can learn more about what you can do to stay safe.

A sewer leak has been determined as the cause of an unpleasant smell in a Brooklyn subway station. Some gas leaks can pose significant danger to your health, while others are completely harmless. Being able to determine the difference can save your life.

Elevator accidents are rare occurrences. However, just this month, two high-profile elevator deaths have made the news. What’s behind this recent spate of elevator-related deaths? Click here to read up on what you can do to keep yourself safe.

A 35-year-old Long Island man strayed from a trail in Hook Mountain State Park, where he lost his balance and slid down a steep cliff face. When hiking, you should never leave the trail. Click here to find more tips that will keep you safe when you hike.

Overcrowding is becoming more and more of a problem in New York City, as evidence by a recent story out of Elmhurst, Queens. Landlord Eddie Shiew claims two of his tenants converted a 3-bedroom unit into a 10-bedroom “illegal hotel.” Here, we’ll take a closer look at your rights as a tenant.