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A Strong Wind Is on the Way
As Bob Dylan says, “A hard rain is gonna fall…” and with it this weekend,…
March 2, 2018
Unmaintained and Old Fire Escapes are a Visible Risk
In the wake of a terrible fire escape tragedy that claimed the life of a…
February 26, 2018
Sidewalk Law Whitepaper: A Crack in Your Sidewalk Could Put
Did you know? As a New York City property owner, you are required by law…
January 19, 2018
From the Claim Files: Walking (and Falling) in a Winter
We talk to local Williamsburg native Nancy Larsen about her ordeal after a pedestrian’s jaunt…
January 12, 2018
Protecting Water Pipes as Winter Hits the Coast
This season's first serious winter storm is underway, with super-strong winds, record-low temps, and snowfall…
January 5, 2018
Whitepaper – The Invisible Dangers of a Winter Wonderland
Due to the increased risk of accidental slip-and-fall injuries that occur because of snow and…
December 13, 2017
From the Labor Law 240 Claim Files – More than
While a kitchen remodel was underway in the ground-floor apartment of his four-unit brownstone in…
November 15, 2017
5 Years Later—5 Lessons We Learned from Hurricane Sandy
Five years ago, Hurricane Sandy blasted its way through the Caribbean and up the coast…
November 1, 2017
A Spooky but True Halloween Story
In honor of Halloween today, we're re-sharing one of our claims that came in through…
October 31, 2017
Hotels in the Spotlight After Mass Shooting in Vegas
Hotel hospitality is all about welcoming guests and being a refuge while ensuring privacy, comfort,…
October 11, 2017
