On behalf of Hagelin Spencer LLC | Aug 20, 2020 | Uncategorized
New York Labor Law Sections 240 and 241 provide broad requirements for the use of scaffolding and other safety equipment for various construction projects. These statutes give workers causes of action to sue contractors and site owners for their injuries. If it turns...
by Alex Betschen | Aug 13, 2020 | Uncategorized
In a recent disputed decision, the New York Court of Appeals reversed a decision of the First Department that dismissed a lawsuit on summary judgment, instead finding that there was an issue of fact as to whether a plaintiff was the sole proximate cause of his...
by Alex Betschen | Aug 6, 2020 | Uncategorized
New York Labor Law Section 240(1) is a broad-reaching statute that requires the use of scaffolding and other protective measures in various construction-related work. For contractors, property owners, and insurance companies, defending against a worker’s claim under...
On behalf of Hagelin Spencer LLC | Dec 10, 2019 | Uncategorized
New York is only one of 12 states, as well as Puerto Rico, in the United States that requires insurance companies to utilize a no-fault policy after an insured driver is involved in an accident. This policy states that motorists involved in accidents will first go to...
On behalf of Hagelin Spencer LLC | Sep 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
The days of paper logs and fudging hours of service are long gone. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMSCA) placed a mandate on electronic logging devices a few years ago. Since then, truckers and trucking companies have been working to equip...
by Hagelin Spencer LLC | Aug 9, 2019 | Uncategorized
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On behalf of Hagelin Spencer LLC | Jul 25, 2019 | Uncategorized
Construction site accidents not only happen regularly, they can result in serious injury or even death. While workers’ compensation will likely provide certain benefits, there is often a scramble to determine if another party might be liable for what happened....
On behalf of Hagelin Spencer LLC | Jul 22, 2019 | Uncategorized
Two U.S. senators have proposed a bill that would limit Class 7 and Class 8 truck drivers from going above 65 mph. The speed would be regulated by an electronic speed limiting device installed in semi-trucks. Although the majority of U.S. semi-trucks already have...
On behalf of Hagelin Spencer LLC | May 9, 2019 | Uncategorized
In the last two years, electric scooters have taken the country by storm. Users have responded to this easily accessible, environmentally friendly form of transportation in droves. However, as the popularity of e-scooters has grown, so have the rates of injuries. As...
On behalf of Hagelin Spencer LLC | Mar 26, 2019 | Uncategorized
Last October, one of the deadliest transportation accidents in U.S. history involved a limousine in upstate New York. A converted 2001 Ford Excursion crashed, killing 20 people including the passengers, the driver and two pedestrians. The vehicle had a history of...
