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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 »
Golfer Injured on the Course from Trip-and-Fall
Participants in sports or other dangerous activities are often barred from filing a lawsuit based on injuries they suffered while playing the sport. A recent decision by the Second Department of the New York Appellate Division is an example of when injury victims can still sue after they’re hurt while playing a sport. Trip-and-fall… Read More »
Court Rejects Claims of Accident Victim where Defendant Did Not Have Notice of Problem
While injury accidents are often the result of careless or dangerous behavior, not every accident will serve as a basis for a claim for damages. It takes a well-educated and prudent New York injury attorney to help you decide whether or not to file a lawsuit based on your accident. In a recent case… Read More »
Appellate Division Decides General Contractor Had Authority over Subcontractor’s Worker
One question that often determines whether a company is liable for a worker’s injuries in a claim based on New York Labor Law § 200 is whether the company being sued had authority and control over the work being done. The Second Department of the New York Appellate Division (including Richmond, Kings, Queens, Nassau… Read More »
East Harlem Manhole Explosion Injures Two Workers
A recent accident involving a manhole injured two individuals on the job for Consolidated Edison. Manhole accidents are surprisingly common events and can cause major injuries to their victims. Read on to learn more about manhole accidents and the injuries they can cause, and contact a dedicated Manhattan personal injury lawyer if you’ve been… Read More »
Court Dismisses Claims of Subcontractor Plaintiff
In a recent personal injury claim based on New York’s Scaffold Law, a trial judge for the Supreme Court in New York County dismissed the claims of a subcontractor determined to be the only person responsible for his injuries. Injuries received while constructing a scaffold The case of Merendino v. Costco Wholesale Corp. was… Read More »
Potential Liability for Owner and Mechanic Shop in Accident
An accident at an intersection in Rockaway Beach seemed straightforward enough on its face; a car failed to stop at a stop sign and collided with a car that had the right of way and was traveling through the intersection. Upon closer inspection, however, the case becomes much more complex. The Second Department of… Read More »
City of New York and Citi Bike Settle Lawsuit with Injured Cyclist
The City of New York and bike rental company Citi Bike have recently settled a lawsuit filed by a man who sustained serious injuries after falling off one of the rented bikes. The settlement was reached only days before trial, where the injury victim was seeking some $60 million in damages. Ronald Corwin was… Read More »