Section 7-210 of the Administrative Code of the City of New York requires property owners to maintain any sidewalk that abuts their property “in a reasonably safe condition” and makes
Some activities have known hazards. When a person purchases services related to such activities, that person is often asked to sign a waiver releasing potential claims related to the service.
Sometimes an injured person does not have sufficient information to determine with certainty who is at fault in an accident before filing suit. Often in automobile accidents, more than one
New York law places certain requirements on contractors and owners to ensure that construction workers have appropriate safety devices. Pursuant to New York Labor Law § 240, contractors, owners, and
To succeed in a motion for summary judgment in New York, a plaintiff must show that he or she is entitled to judgment as a matter of law through evidence
In order to pursue a negligence claim arising from a car accident, a plaintiff must have incurred a “basic economic loss” of more than $50,000 or have suffered a “serious injury”
Unfortunately, some cases do not get resolved quickly, especially when there are multiple defendants involved. The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure allow parties to depose each other. They also allow
In New York, a vehicle owner is generally liable for injuries or property damage resulting from the negligent use or operation of the vehicle by a person who has express
It is now common for nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and similar facilities to require residence to agree to arbitration during admission. These arbitration agreements are frequently challenged. In Brookdale
New York recognizes three types of strict product liability: manufacturing defects, design defects, and failures to warn. A manufacturing defect results from an error in the manufacturing process that makes
