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Apartment Accidents, Multiple Dwelling Law

Ceiling Collapse Case Under Res Ipsa Loquitur

I was in my apartment bathroom and the ceiling collapsed on me. I live in a downstairs apartment of a mother/daughter house. The family from which I rent the apartment lives in the main floor of the house upstairs. I had complained to the family that I had seen brown marks in the ceiling of … Continue reading Ceiling Collapse Case Under Res Ipsa Loquitur

Motor Vehicle Accidents, Municipal Liability

Can You Sue the City for a Concealed Pothole?

I was driving on a dark rainy night. The rain had concealed a pothole, which was massive. I ran into the pothole. My car immediately came to a stop. I could not move the car. I had also sustained neck and back injuries in the accident. What are my remedies? Hitting a massive, rain-concealed pothole … Continue reading Can You Sue the City for a Concealed Pothole?

Motor Vehicle Accidents, Municipal Liability

How New York Evaluates Accidents with Emergency Vehicles

A police car hit me at an intersection. I had the light in my favor not the police claimed they were on a call. I did not see any lights or hear a siren. What claims do I have? No-Fault Claim As with all car accident claims, the first step is for you to notify … Continue reading How New York Evaluates Accidents with Emergency Vehicles

Construction Accidents, Worker's Compensation

Injured by a Hoist on a Construction Site? Your Legal Options Under New York Labor Law

I was a roofer working on a job site. A hoist lifting up material had suddenly given way and and the building material struck me. I seriously injured my arm, shoulder and leg. What are my claims?  Injured by a Hoist on a Construction Site? Your Legal Options Under New York Labor Law Material hoists … Continue reading Injured by a Hoist on a Construction Site? Your Legal Options Under New York Labor Law

assumption of risk

Child Hurt Skating on a Neighbor’s Driveway: Who Pays?

My daughter was riding on her skates with her friend at the friend's house. My daughter hit a broken patch of sidewalk at the edge of their friend's driveway, and was thrown to the ground. She broke her arm badly and needed surgery. The friend's family said to me that my daughter chose to skate, … Continue reading Child Hurt Skating on a Neighbor’s Driveway: Who Pays?

Motor Vehicle Accidents, Scar, serious injury

Hit by a Driver Who Ran a Stop Sign and Left With a Scar? What “Significant Disfigurement” Means Under New York’s No-Fault Law

I was driving my car and was struck by another car. The other vehicle blew through a stop sign. I have marks on my face and arm. What are my remies? Before you can recover money for pain and suffering, you have to clear a hurdle that surprises most accident victims — the serious injury … Continue reading Hit by a Driver Who Ran a Stop Sign and Left With a Scar? What “Significant Disfigurement” Means Under New York’s No-Fault Law

Multiple Dwelling Law, Trip and Fall Accidents

Injured on Dangerous Apartment Stairs? Why the Law May Already Be on Your Side

I fell walking down the steps in my apartment building. The building is old and the steps bend around a sharp curve and are different length treads. There is also a loose mat on the stairs.  While I was walking down these steps on the narrow part of the treads, my foot slipped on the … Continue reading Injured on Dangerous Apartment Stairs? Why the Law May Already Be on Your Side

Labor Law

Labor Law Protects Construction Worker Injured by Unguarded Table Saw

Injured by an unguarded table saw on a New York construction site? Learn how Labor Law § 241(6) protects construction workers and what claims may be available to you.

Motor Vehicle Accidents, Pedestrian Knockdown

Negligent Discharge Claim

I took a taxi in the City. When I arrived at my destination, the driver left me off across the street. After I paid the fare, I exited the cab from the driver's side to cross the street to my destination. When I opened the door, to exit, a car struck me and injured my … Continue reading Negligent Discharge Claim

Labor Law

Labor Law Protects Laborer Against Defective Dumpster

A defective dumpster Labor Law claim may arise when a laborer is injured by faulty equipment on a New York job site. I was a laborer on a job site employed mostly to clean up the worksite after the various trades are done with their work for the day. During the day, I collect debris … Continue reading Labor Law Protects Laborer Against Defective Dumpster