Yearly Archives: 2015
New York Personal Injury Law Blog
For pedestrians, New York City can be an especially dangerous place
Anyone who lives in or has ever visited New York City would likely attest to the city’s fast-paced nature. Everywhere you go, hoards of pedestrians appear to be hurrying to…
Safety concerns mount over NYC’s building boom as crane accident injures 10
According to New York City’s Department of Buildings, last year, the agency issued approximately 21,000 permits for new housing units. Residential condominiums, hotels and mixed residential and commercial spaces are…
Fireworks Liability
With Independence Day just a few weeks away, many people will be planning their festivities around barbeques and fireworks displays. Due to a law signed by Governor Cuomo last fall,…
New York’s Comparative Negligence Rule
When you are in an accident in New York, if you are partly to blame, the amount of your settlement could be affected. New York is one of thirteen states…
Bone in McDonald’s McNugget Sparks Lawsuit
When a chicken “McNugget” snack turned into a trip to the emergency room, the customer decided to sue both McDonalds, the distributing company, and the franchise location at which he…
Were you injured at a bar or concert?
Every day of the week, New York City residents are fortunate to have a plethora of dining and entertainment options at their doorsteps. In addition to the numerous bars and…
Summer Camp Injuries: Can You Sue?
Many parents send their children to camp during the summer months to afford them an opportunity to socialize and spend their time productively. Most camps have outdoor programs that the…
The READ Act Aims to Reduce Asbestos Exposure
1.3 million workers are exposed to asbestos daily as a result of being subjected to exposure in buildings where they work. As a result, two senators have proposed the READ…
How safe are New York’s high rise buildings?
While just 305 square miles, according to the U.S. Census Department, New York City is home to nearly 8.5 million people. Given the geography of the city, rather than build…
Amtrak Derailment Kills 8, Leaves Many More Injured
A recent derailment of an Amtrak train headed to New York City from Washington tragically left eight people dead and some 200 more with injuries. The event took place near…
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