Recent Blog Posts
Left-Turn Accidents in New York: Why Fault Is Often Disputed
Left-turn crashes are one of the most common and most complicated types of car accidents on New York roads. Turning left may seem routine, but it requires a driver to cross lanes of oncoming traffic, judge gaps in vehicles approaching at high speeds, and watch for pedestrians and bicyclists. Because of all these moving… Read More »
Why Serious Injury Cases Take Longer to Resolve in New York
If you or a loved one has suffered a serious injury because of someone else’s negligence, it can be frustrating to learn that your case may take several months or more to resolve. Many injury victims expect that once liability is clear, compensation should follow quickly. In New York, however, serious injury cases often… Read More »
When Minor Defects Become Major Legal Claims: How Courts Evaluate Trivial Defect Arguments in Trip and Fall Cases
In many trip and fall cases, property owners and municipalities respond with a familiar defense, saying the defect was too small to matter. This argument, commonly referred to as the trivial defect defense, is frequently raised when a fall is caused by a slight height differential, shallow depression, cracked surface, or uneven sidewalk slab…. Read More »
How Long Does a Property Owner Have to Fix a Dangerous Condition in New York
One of the most critical questions that often arises after a slip, trip, or fall accident regards how long the property owner had to fix the hazard that caused the fall. In New York, there is no universal deadline that applies to every dangerous condition. Instead, courts analyze whether the property owner had a… Read More »
Common Mistakes Drivers Make After a New York Car Accident That Hurt Their Claim
After a car accident in New York, what you do in the hours and days that follow can have a profound effect on your ability to recover the compensation you need and deserve. Many drivers believe that as long as the police respond and insurance information is exchanged, the rest of the process will… Read More »
Slip and Fall Claims Involving Recently Mopped Floors: What Evidence Matters Most
Slip and fall accidents caused by recently mopped floors are among the most common premises liability claims in New York, from grocery stores and pharmacies to big-box retailers and office buildings. Yet these cases are often misunderstood. Many injured people assume that if a floor was wet and no warning sign was present, liability… Read More »
Trip and Falls Caused by Temporary Hazards in Stores and Buildings
Not all trip and fall accidents are caused by broken stairs, cracked sidewalks, or permanent structural defects. In many New York premises liability cases, injuries result from temporary hazards—conditions that are movable, recently created, or easily correctable, yet left in place long enough to cause serious harm. Inside stores, apartment buildings, offices, and commercial… Read More »
Can I Sue if I Was Hurt While Working Construction in NYC
Construction work is among the most dangerous occupations in New York. Workers regularly face risks from heights, heavy machinery, falling objects, unstable structures, and unsafe work sites. When a construction accident happens, injured workers often assume that workers’ compensation is their only remedy. In reality, New York law provides several powerful additional legal protections… Read More »
Are Store Owners Liable for a Slip and Fall on an Icy Entrance or Parking Lot?
Winter in New York brings beauty and danger in equal measure. Snow, ice, and freezing rain can make entrances to stores, sidewalks, and parking lots treacherously slick. When a pedestrian slips and falls on such surfaces, serious injuries like fractures, head trauma, or soft-tissue damage can result. A key question for injured people is… Read More »
Common Sidewalk Defects That Lead to Trip and Fall Claims Against the City
New York City’s sidewalks are among the busiest and most heavily worn in the country. With more than 12,000 miles of sidewalks traversed daily by millions of pedestrians, deterioration is inevitable. Cracked concrete, uneven slabs, tree root upheaval, and potholes are not merely cosmetic problems; they are some of the most common causes of… Read More »
