Author Archives: Site Administrator
Lawsuit Moves Forward against Employer for Accident Near Company Property
Premises liability claims are based on the principle that property owners failed to uphold their duty to prevent visitors from becoming injured while on their property. A recent case before the Supreme Court of New York in Tompkins County asked the judge to decide whether an accident victim could seek damages from a property… Read More »
Most Recent NHTSA Data on Fatalities Show Another Year of Increases
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has released its annual reports on the number of fatalities on US roads in the previous year and the perceived causes. The reports show that the US has experienced yet another year of rising roadway fatalities, with many experts blaming distractions from cell phones as a leading… Read More »
Man Falls to Death from Queens Construction Site
A man doing work on a residential project in Queens fell to his death recently. According to witnesses, the man’s death could have been prevented had he been provided with proper safety equipment. Rooftop work leads to fall The recent accident occurred on October 19, 2017. A 60-year-old construction worker whose name has not… Read More »
Claim against NYCTA Moves Forward for Negligent Operation of a Train
In a recent decision by the First Department of the New York Appellate Division, a woman’s claim for damages against the New York City Transit Authority (NYCTA) will continue toward trial based on claims that a train driver’s negligence caused the woman’s injuries. The case, titled Linhart v. Rojas, is based on an infamous… Read More »
Accidents Can Result in Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
If you’ve been involved in a motor vehicle accident, one of the main reasons why it’s critical to obtain an examination from a knowledgeable physician is that some of the conditions caused by injury accidents may masquerade as other conditions. If pain lingers after an accident, there may be more to blame (and more… Read More »
Victim Can Sue Based on Serious Disfigurement
Victims of Manhattan car accidents can’t file a lawsuit against the at-fault party unless they can show that their injuries are serious. In a recent New York car accident case, a taxi cab passenger injured in a rear-end crash won the right to pursue a lawsuit against the drivers based on suffering a disfiguring… Read More »
Accident Victim’s Lawsuit Dismissed for Failure to Show Proof of Serious Injury
Not every New York car accident victim has the right to file a lawsuit based on the injuries they received in the crash. A recent decision by a judge in the Suffolk County Supreme Court provides an example of when courts will reject the claims of an accident victim who can’t produce evidence of… Read More »
Emergency Doctrine Shields NYPD Officer from Liability for Wrong-Way Crash
Police officers, ambulance drivers, and firefighters are immune from liability for accidents that occur while the driver is en route to an emergency. However, when emergency personnel drive in such a reckless way that bystanders are put at an unreasonable risk of harm, this immunity disappears. A case that came before the Kings County… Read More »
Claim against City Fails for Lack of Notice
The City of New York does not make it easy to file a claim for personal injury damages against it. A claimant needs representation from an attorney who is highly experienced in prosecuting accident claims against the city. Not only will a knowledgeable New York municipal liability lawyer understand the technical requirements of filing… Read More »
Elevator Shaft Fall Kills Manhattan Construction Worker
A recent accident has taken the life of a worker on a Manhattan construction site. The death comes as New York City Council members debate a bill that would require safety training and participation in an apprentice program for the city’s construction workers. Fall occurs under unclear circumstances The recent accident occurred at a… Read More »