Medical malpractice lawsuits are, by their nature, complex. Proving negligence on the part of a physician or vicarious liability on the part of a hospital or other health care provider
When parents place minor children in the care and supervision of another adult, that adult assumes a duty to protect that child from unreasonable risk of harm. Degrees of duty
The fallout of the 2008 housing market collapse in this country continues to be felt even today, and sometimes in unexpected ways. One of those is in the millions of
Reversing earlier decisions by lower courts, the New York State Court of Appeals ruled a school district had no duty of care to a 12-year-old special needs middle school student
The case of Geshke v. Crocs, Inc. involves a kind of injury with which New Yorkers have become familiar: escalator entrapment. Here, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First
Would you believe us if we told you that your child’s car seat wasn’t tested for its effectiveness in a side-impact crash? Well, officials with the National Highway Traffic Safety
Personal injury claims can be complicated and court decisions are based on varying statutes and case law. “Attractive nuisance” is one area of personal injury liability that has raised a
Pubic and private schools are responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of students who are using dangerous chemicals. After two students were injured in chemical explosion at an Upper
As parents, we trust that the products we purchase for our children – and babies especially – are carefully designed with safety as a top priority. What we too often
Halloween is a favorite time of year for children and adults across New York City. Officials with the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene are here to
