Injured in the Line of Duty? How Injured NY Police Officers Recover Damages
New York General Municipal Law gives injured law enforcement officers and firefighters an extra way to recover money, beyond workers compensation, when someone’s violation of a law, code, or safety rule played a part in causing their injury. Courts read these statutes broadly, but the claims are not automatic. Even with provable injuries, plaintiffs still […]
Do I Have a Construction Accident Case?
Are You Eligible? You got hurt at work—but do you have a personal injury claim? The construction accident lawyers at Martin+Colin have spent years evaluating cases and fighting insurance companies for injured New Yorkers. In this blog, we offer insight into the hallmarks of a strong construction accident case, as well as information to help […]
Understanding NY Scaffold Law: Worker Protection Statutes 240 and 241
Construction remains one of the most dangerous jobs in New York. Every day, workers climb scaffolds, use ladders, and operate equipment to prepare a building for the next phase of development. When something goes wrong, falls and other gravity-related injuries can be life-changing. They question who bears general liability for your injury can affect how […]
How Do I Choose The Best Truck Accident Lawyer in New York?
A crash with a commercial truck is not like an ordinary fender bender. Choosing the right attorney after a serious collision can shape the outcome of your entire case When a fully loaded tractor trailer or other large truck strikes a passenger car, the injuries, pain and suffering can be catastrophic—and legal questions can multiply […]
Fatal Queensboro Bridge Crash Renews Concerns About High-Speed Scooters
What Happened? On the morning of May 28, 2026, two people were killed in a head-on collision in the bike lane of the Queensboro Bridge, at the span that carries cyclists and other riders between Manhattan and Queens. According to the NYPD, a 39-year-old man operating a stand-up motorized scooter collided with a 35-year-old cyclist […]
