INJURY LAW BLOG

Skilled New York City Manufacturing Defects Claim Attorney

Personal injury claims involving product liability law and manufacturing defects can be highly complex. There are many potentially liable parties. These parties may try to blame each other in an attempt to evade responsibility. For instance, the manufacturer of a defective product may try to blame a parts manufacturer, a service provider, a contractor, or even a wholesaler, distributor or seller.

Injuries Due To Cracked And Broken Sidewalks

Owners of property that is adjacent to "city" sidewalks are not only responsible for keeping the sidewalks free of ice and snow, but also responsible for sidewalks that are broken up, cracked, crumbled and riddled with holes. Property owners who own property with sidewalks are responsible for the maintenance of the entire property, including the sidewalks.

Taking Care Of Union Workers Following Accidents

Are you a construction worker who was injured on the job? Are you part of a construction workers union? If so, you can find the help you need recovering compensation for your injuries by speaking with the experienced lawyers at Smiley & Smiley, LLP.

Skilled New York City Truck Accident Lawyers

The size and weight of a commercial vehicle can lead to a catastrophic accident and serious, life-changing injuries. If you were involved in a truck accident, you may need extensive medical treatment and be unable to return to work.

Compassionate Representation Following Fatal Car Accidents

When you are in the midst of the grieving process for a child or adult, you know that at some point you will need answers. You need a lawyer who can handle your wrongful death claim and relieve you of the burden of negotiating with insurers and investigating the car accident. If your family has lost someone in an accident, you need a lawyer with experience and success pursuing full financial compensation for surviving family members.

New York City Actos Injury Lawyers

In the summer of 2011, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a safety announcement concerning the diabetes drug Actos. The release indicated that taking Actos for longer than a year could lead to a heightened risk of developing cancer of the bladder. Though the FDA added this information to the warning label of this dangerous product, the precautionary information arrived too late for many cancer-ridden patients.

Capable Escalator Injury Representation

Childhood fears of escalators are not pure fantasy; escalators routinely injure both adults and children. At Smiley & Smiley, LLP, we have handled escalator accident cases caused by:

Nursing Home Slip-And-Fall Injury Attorneys

Nursing home injuries can occur for many reasons, including medications errors, a lack of hydration, bedsores and numerous other areas. The most common injuries, though, are injuries from slip and falls.

New York Personal Trainer Negligence Attorney

Serious injuries at a gym or anywhere else when working out with a personal trainer are cause for real consideration of your legal options. What did the trainer do to prevent your injuries? Were you warned of the risks? Do you know the personal trainer's professional qualifications, certifications or the fitness center's hiring policies?

New York Aerial Lift & Crane Accident Attorneys

Aerial lift and crane accidents generally involve serious injuries and are frequently fatal.

Workers and the families of workers involved in aerial lift accidents should seek immediate legal help following an accident so that: