Filing a Wrongful Death Lawsuit After a Construction Accident in New York: What You Need to Know

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Filing a Wrongful Death Lawsuit After a Construction Accident in New York: What You Need to Know

By Chris Tobias Construction sites are some of the most hazardous places to work, with heavy machinery, scaffolding, and elevated workspaces creating numerous safety risks. Unfortunately, fatal accidents are not uncommon in this high-risk industry. If a loved one has died as a result of a construction accident in New York, you may be entitled […]

Causation in Personal Injury Law: Proving the ‘But-For’ Test

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Causation in Personal Injury Law: Proving the ‘But-For’ Test

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. Causation is a fundamental principle in personal injury law, playing a central role in establishing liability. Without proving causation, plaintiffs cannot recover damages, regardless of how egregious the defendant’s behavior may seem. At the core of causation analysis is the “but-for” test, which examines whether the injury would have occurred but […]