A running commentary on legal developments as they occur in state statutes, municipal laws and legal decisions in the trial and appellate courts throughout New York City and beyond.
While the coronavirus crisis continues and self-quarantine orders are imposed, there are some positive takeaways: Less traffic on the road means less chance of a car crash or other traffic accident. Oddly, while the number of car accidents in New York City has decreased over the last few weeks, the number of bicycle accidents… Read More »
Sidewalk sheds are temporary structures built to protect pedestrians passing by work areas. New York City law requires property owners to erect these sheds whenever constructing a building over 40 feet high, demolishing a building that is over 25 feet high, or whenever some danger requires a shed to be installed to protect the… Read More »
Early Sunday morning, a tour bus carrying dozens of passengers from Chinatown in New York to Cincinnati, Ohio, crashed on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, about 40 miles outside of Pittsburgh. The bus driver apparently lost control of the vehicle while negotiating a corner on a downhill grade. After rolling over and… Read More »
Constant construction is a way of life in New York City. There are always new office buildings, new roadways, new museums, and new apartment complexes being built or renovated all over the city. With construction, unfortunately, comes safety problems that lead to worksite accidents and injuries. A team of building inspectors has been conducting… Read More »
It was recently reported that a young man who suffered devastating injuries during an experiment in his high school chemistry class has been awarded $60 million in damages by a New York jury. Learn more about the accident below, and contact an experienced New York City personal injury lawyer if you or your child… Read More »