Councilman wants city to shovel property owners’ icy sidewalks
It’s become apparent to even New Yorkers who have lived here for decades that we’ve been suffering through one of the harshest winters in recent memory. Incessant cold and copious amounts of snow have made this winter one to remember — or one to forget, depending on your viewpoint. As a result, ordinary sidewalks around […]
Personal Injury Glossary of Terms – Page 2
Preparing to Meet with Your Personal Injury Attorney If you have been injured in an accident (car or other type of accident), or have suffered an injury due to the nonaction, negligence or actions of another, it is important to see an attorney to discuss your possible claim. Before you see your attorney, gather documents […]
Personal Injury Glossary of Terms – Page 1
Personal Injury Glossary Assault and Battery — Assault and battery are often heard together; however, they are separate legal claims. An assault is putting a person in immediate fear (or apprehension) of physical injury or offensive contact. Battery is actually using force to harm another individual. Birth Injuries — Birth injuries are injuries to a baby, which […]
Personal Injury Glossary of Terms – Page 3
What to Expect in a Personal Injury Lawsuit For a free legal consultation, call (212) 732-2929 Establishing a Personal Injury Case In order to prevail on your personal injury claim, you must be able to prove to the court that the defendant (responsible party) is responsible for your injuries. In most cases, this is done by […]
Statute of Limitations For New York Car Accidents
By Dansker & AspromonteApril 26, 2022 A statute of limitations is a time limit for filing a lawsuit. Every plaintiff has a time limit between when they got injured and when the law feels too much time has passed to hold another party accountable. Different types of lawsuits have different deadlines. The statute of limitations for New York […]
Resource Links for Premises Liability
Fact sheet for playground injuries This provides information about injuries that occur on public playgrounds. This was provided by the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). The Expanding Role of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design in Premises Liability This is a survey regarding premises liability cases that were brought forth by victims of crime […]
New York Street Gets Traffic Light as Safety Measure for Cyclists
Cities such as New York City are known as much for their robust bicycling and pedestrian culture as they are for their vehicular traffic. With so many different modes of transportation being used along the same city streets, danger lurks for everyone, from drivers, to cyclists and pedestrians. Even in less high-traffic areas the danger […]
Premises Liability – An Overview
Whether you have been injured on a defective sidewalk, on a slippery surface at a store or due to faulty security, you may have a case. Our attorneys can help you understand your rights. Have you been injured by an unsafe surface or defective sidewalk in a store? If so, you may be able to […]
New York City Council to NYPD: Do More to Investigate Accidents
It is no secret that motor vehicle accidents are a huge problem in New York City, with so many people on the roads it is inevitable. All you have to do is open the morning paper or turn on the evening news to be confronted with a seemingly endless stream of stories about pedestrians, bicyclists […]
Damages in Medical Malpractice Cases
Whether you have suffered due to a surgical error, emergency room error, misdiagnosis or any other form of medical negligence, it is important to have an experienced medical negligence attorney on your side. Determining Damages Caused for a Medical Malpractice Case There are different ways one could suffer from medical malpractice, such as through emergency […]