Slip-and-fall accidents are among the most common sources of injury in New York City, with victims often suffering serious and life-altering injuries that sometimes even result in death. These are
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports roughly 65 percent of private sector construction industry workers – about 2.3 million – have duties that include work on scaffolding. It is
In most car accidents resulting in injury, lawsuits may be brought on the theory of ordinary negligence. That is, the at-fault driver breached the duty to operate the vehicle safely,
In cases where individuals seek to sue the government, its agencies or agents, for alleged wrongdoing, there are specific notice requirements that must adhere to strict timelines in order for
New York City serves an estimated 54 million tourists annually, with the state having one of the highest hotel occupancy rates in the country. In fact, the city has seen
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
In any negligence case, one of the most effective defenses is assertion of the “assumption of risk” doctrine. It can bar plaintiff from recovery if it can be shown he
With winter on the horizon, it won’t be long before city pedestrians will begin to routinely encounter ice-covered and slippery walkways, sidewalks, parking lots, stairways and store entrances. While ice
In New York medical malpractice lawsuits, it’s true that proof of a physician or health care worker’s mistake is critical to a claim. But presentation of that fact alone won’t
Victims of violent physical attacks have the legal right to obtain compensation for medical expenses and other losses. In many cases, the attacker may have been ordered to pay restitution
