My daughter was injured riding a scooter on the sidewalk next to a neighbor's driveway. She broke a leg. One of the sidewalk flags was about two inches above another, causing the accident. Someone told me that I cannot sue because my daughter was riding a scooter. Does she have a claim? Navigating NYC Sidewalk … Continue reading Assumption of Risk
Category: Claims Against Municipality
I am a police officer who was injured during an arrest. I was working with three other officers to arrest a mentally disturbed person who was belligerent to other people. During the arrest, one of my fellow officers accidentally discharged a taser into me. I had some unknown cardiac issues, so I am unable to … Continue reading Police and Firefighter Municipal Claims
I was mugged while doing laundry in my apartment building. The police never caught the mugger, can I bring a claim for my injuries? I'm sorry this happened to you. You might have a claim against your landlord for lack of security in your building. Building security claims are dependent upon where the attack occurred … Continue reading Building Security
My daughter was injured playing softball at school. She broke her ankle and needed a rod and pins inserted in her leg to repair it. Can she sue the school? Injuries incurred while engaging in recreational activities may lead to a successful claim against the school. But while playing any sport, every participant assumes that … Continue reading Injuries at School
The Court found that the crossing guard created a special duty of the police to insure the child would get home safely. But the Court repeated the rule that there is no general duty to insure citizens are never the victims of accidents or crimes.
My daughter came home from school complaining of an injury to her shoulder that she said another girl at school gave her. Can I sue the school? There are many issues this type of case brings up. Rather than highlight what is unknown, I will attempt to outline the various claims a student could bring. … Continue reading Negligent Supervision
If I fell on a cracked and raised sidewalk in front of someone's house. Can I make a claim for my injuries against the homeowner? The answer to this question is no. If you fell on a sidewalk in front of a one or two family house and not by a driveway, then the City … Continue reading Liability for Broken Sidewalk