Riding a bicycle can be a dangerous form of recreation in New York City.  potholes, taxis, pedestrians, can all be hazards.  In one case our office is handling a bicyclist was severely injured when his front tire got jammed in the space between dangerously wide grate slats on the sidewalk.  The sidewalk was narrowed by construction of the new Brooklyn sports arena, thus forcing the bicyclist to ride over the grates. sidewalk, crevice, hole, divot, bump, broken, sidewalk, street, bicycle, rider, city, prior knowledge, responsible, lawsuit, negligence

As of today the name of our firm has been changed to Zalman Schnurman & Miner P.C.  We are in the process of updating all of our records and the website.  In the mean time everything else remains the same: our address, phone number, website, and commitment to excellence. If you have any questions about our name change, the case we are handling for you, or a possible new case, do not...

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Can a person sue a city, village or town after slipping and falling on snow or ice in a parking lot owned by them?  Yes, but it isn't easy. Most cities, villages, towns, etc. in New York  have prior written notice laws.  These laws may have slightly differing language but usually have the same effect.  An example of such a law may read :  "No civil action shall be maintained against... slip, fall, divot, parking, cars, lot, lines, liable liability

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In what is harrowing news, a recent study has found that the fatality rate among seniors who have experienced a fall has risen more than 50 percent since 2000. While this is disappointing news, there are many things that members of our senior population could do to help avoid a fall. If you are a senior citizen, or concerned about the safety of an older loved one, take heed of the following tips: 1. Eyes: Ensure that you have the proper eyewear or strong enough vision to avoid the use of said eyewear. Our vision changes as we age which not only can impact our vision, but also the effectiveness of glasses as eyewear prescriptions become outdated. 2. Medication: As humans age, they also tend to use more prescription and over the counter medication. It is important to ensure that one is aware of all the different ways their medication can affect them; many prescriptions and over the counter drugs affect motor movement, balance, and wakefulness. If you believe that your medication is having more than negligible side effects on your movement, It might be a good idea to contact your prescribing doctor. 3. Staying active: Maintaining methods of exercise into old age is essential to minimizing the risk of a fall. Even if one is limited in the type of activities they can perform, there are many simple ways to get heart rate up and improve overall health. Walking, biking, and rowing machines are three safe and effective ways to stay in shape at any age. While one might be more likely to fall as they age, this does not mean that the blame is exclusively on the fault of a senior citizen if they experience a fall. Depending on the location, it is the responsibility of home owners, business owners, or the government to ensure that walkways are safe to be used by all citizens. A condition such as a hole in the sidewalk, is a dangerous condition regardless of whether a 20-year-old or 80-year-old is impacted by it. With this being said, if you have experienced a fall of some kind that has injured you, it is important that you contact an experienced trip & fall attorney. Zalman, Schnurman & Miner P.C. are dedicated personal injury attorneys who have faithfully been serving the Metro New York Area for over 30 years. For a free consultation, contact our firm by phone at 1800-Lawline, or through email at info@1800lawline.com

When someone dies due to the negligence of another person, relief can be sought for the damages suffered. There are several categories of compensation that may be available in New York. Some categories of compensation are for losses suffered by the decedent. Other categories are for the losses suffered by the survivors (the distributees) due to the loss of decedent.

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The Wall Street Journal reports that Abercrombie & Fitch temporarily closed 2 stores which were infested with bed bugs: Epic Hollister in Soho and Abercrombie & Fitch at the South Street Seaport. I was interviewed and quoted for the article as we have handled a number of cases where persons suffered damages after being bitten by bed bugs in commercial settings such as offices and hotels, as well as residential settings. A link to the article can be found here. damage, landlord, retail, liable, liability, who's responsible

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Crossing the street can be dangerous to your health, and the wider the street, the more dangerous it is.  Roads such as Turnpikes or Boulevards that have several lanes of moving traffic can be especially dangerous to cross.  Hempstead Turnpike in Nassau County and Queens Boulevard in Queens County are well known for their high fatality rate. One of the biggest dangers is the traffic light changing color while the pedestrian...

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A construction site can be a dangerous place. Working at a height at a construction site creates additional hazards as a fall from a height can lead to serious injuries or death. Because of the dangers of serious injury and death due to construction site hazards New York has special rules to protect construction workers, including those working on ladders, scaffolds and at a height. Experienced New York Personal Injury Lawyer for falls from ladders, scaffolds and heights at construction sites. NY Attorney for ladder and scaffold accidents at New York, Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Nassau, Suffolk construction sites. Can I sue for a fall from ladder at a construction site. Lawyer for ladder collapse at construction job. Lawyer for scaffold collapse. Can I sue for injuries from a scaffold collapse? Injury Lawyer for ladder collapse. Injury Lawyer for scaffold collapse.

Seeing a New York City  sidewalk lined with trees can be a beautiful sight.  Sometimes though trees on the sidewalk can result in a trip and fall hazard. Dangerous trip and fall conditions on sidewalks due to trees usually result from the following: -Tree roots force the sidewalk to be mislevel -Trees are removed leaving a hole in the ground. -A dangerous condition is created by the placement of bricks or...

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New Yorkers are constantly on the go and know that walking is just about always the quickest method of getting from point A to B in our sprawling metropolis. Even if New Yorkers did want to give their legs a rest every once in a while, the city’s failing subway system and congested automobile traffic tends to make staying on one’s feet the only option. Unfortunately, despite its comparable swiftness, walking in New York City has its dangers thanks to the inefficiency of our city’s government bureaucracy. These dangers have developed as the result of the City of New York’s consistent failure to repair hazards resulting from tree-damaged sidewalks in a timely matter. A recent audit completed by the comptroller of New York City has exposed just how inefficient the city government has been in regards to sidewalk repairs, with the audit clearly showing that blame rests squarely on the shoulders of the City’s Parks department. The statistics found in the audit are quite damning; for one, residents had to wait an average of 101 days for inspection after filing a service request to have a tree-damaged sidewalk examined. Furthermore, homeowners, on average, had to wait 419 days after inspection was done, to receive a repair. This means, that on average, homeowners and residents had to wait 520 days (over 1 year and 5 months) to have dangerous sidewalk conditions repaired. Unfortunately, sometimes these repairs do not come at all. The audit harrowingly revealed that over 1500 requests for sidewalk repairs went unfulfilled. Of these 1500 or so requests, only 909 of the locations were found to be ineligible for repair. 475 of the repair requests were found to be eligible for repair, but alas, remained unfixed. Even worse than the above, is that there were found to be 143 cases in which the parks department failed to show sufficient information as to why a service request went unfulfilled; clear proof of how inefficient bureaucracy can be and the real life perils that government incompetence can create. Despite the above facts, the City of New York and its Parks department, has refused to take blame. The Parks departments has publicly contradicted the findings of the audit, stating that it fails to take into account how repair prioritization work; a system, that the City of New York purportedly claims is based off of the perceived amount of danger a particular tree-damaged sidewalk creates. Furthermore, the Parks department has stated that property owners are legally responsible for the maintenance of city sidewalks. However, to the surprise of few, the rebuttals of the Parks Department are not strong. For one, an average wait time of 520 days to repair a dangerous condition is absurd, regardless of where said condition ranks on the Park department’s list of priorities. Secondly, our firm’s decades of experience have taught us that fixing the sidewalk properly is by no means clear cut when it comes to New York City’s sidewalks. In may cases where the sidewalk is uplifted by roots, the property owner is required to repair the sidewalk, but is not allowed to make alterations to the tree or tree roots, which is the responsibility of the City of New York and the Department of Parks. Thus, a property owner who wants to make repairs may be stymied by the City’s failure to correct the underlying problem caused by the tree and tree roots. It is unfortunate, but lamenting over the inefficiency of our city’s government does little to fix things, as residents continue to put themselves in harm’s way every day by walking on city sidewalks. If you have been injured as the result of an unrepaired tree-damaged sidewalk in New York City, you should contact an experienced NYC Personal injury lawyer. Zalman, Schnurman & Miner P.C. has decades of experience dealing with sidewalk cases, and the knowledge to ensure that those injured through no fault of their own are fairly compensated. If you would like to get in touch with Zalman, Schnurman, and Miner for a free consultation. 1-800-LAWLINE (1-800-529-5463)

Driving a motor vehicle come with the risk of serious injuries from vehicle collisions.  The speed at which cars travel can result in unforgiving results when motor vehicle accidents occur.  Too often, car accidents result in the death or serious injury. There is good news however.  According to the National Traffic Safety Administration traffic deaths have dropped to their lowest level since 1949.  In fact, traffic fatalities have decreased 25% between... traffic, car accident, car, road rage, death on the road

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Everywhere you turn the media is talking about bed bugs. USA Today had a big article about bed bugs in office buildings, The Daily News declared New York City is Bed Bug City on the front page. an Orkin news release touts New York City as the bed bug capitol of the world and even the Daily Show with Jon Stewart last night had a piece about bed bugs with a...

This past weekend the New York area was hit by a surprise snowfall that left wintry conditions and snow and ice on the ground.  Even though the day time temperatures were for the most part at or above the freezing mark, there were icy sidewalks and roadways. It is not uncommon for black ice to form when the ground is wet and the temperature is close to freezing.  Property owners are responsible for... slip, fall, shovel, damages, injury, hurt, trip, slip, ice, sleet

A non-party witness called to testify at a trial is giving up work or free time in order to make himself available to testify.  Sometimes a witness testifies willingly, other times a witness has to be subpoenaed to court.  In New York a witness who is subpoenaed to court must be paid $15 for each day of testimony pursuant to CPLR 8001.  Of course, that $15 is unlikely to cover the expenses of the witness, let... trial, juror, jury, compensation, witness, character

New York’s highest court has recently ruled that much of the information posted to private social media accounts is viewable by defendants and their legal teams. While the court emphasized that available information often needs to be decided on a case by case basis, the decision made in regards to social media accounts in Forman v. Henkin made clear that defendants will seek to use injured parties social media accounts against them. osicla, social, sofial, social, social socis, siaocl, so ial social, cosial, meida,mieda, media, miedia, miedia, miedia, mieda ,miedisa, facebiok, faceook, facebook, fwacecook,favefpomo, vafoeck, facebook, facevook, facebook, facebook, fcebook, facebook,, csgamroo, favebook,, facebook, facebook,, facebpok,, fsacbeool, favebook, facvebook, facebook, facebook, facevookk,availbl,e defendant, plaintiff, private, privare, private, private, privatre, private, public, ulib, public, soial kedai setings, social medai tsetttings, social media settings, social meia settigs, social media settings, socisal medisa setings, socisl media settings, social mdiea settings, soisl media settings, sociel medisia settings, social media setitgnkfd, social media settinfs, social meida settting,d publci public publicc publcid public pvublvi, file, allwo4e,d veiabwl veiwbale , vewuwwle viewanle, viw=ewabel, viewable, progile, profule, proifle, profuiel, profiel, profiel, pprofile, profiele, ccount,, accoiunrt, accocint, ccount, actount, account, accountkr, accout,r accounjt, ccounjt, account, profile, personal, peorons,, personal, personal personal, personal, personal, perosnla perosnpal perpsl

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I had previously written about the increase in pedestrian-bicyclist accidents, especially in the Central Park area, and the rules applicable to bicyclists in the City of New York (see past Blog entries concerning Bicycles).  As the City of New York continues  its push to add more bike lanes accidents between pedestrians and bicyclists are likely to grow. Two such incidents of bicyclists striking pedestrians recently came to my attention. 1)  According to the Daily News,...

More and more drivers are taking advantage of the low cost and convenience of dash cam cameras while driving. In the case of Vigdorchik v. Vigdorchik the plaintiff was a passenger in a car driven by her mother when there was a collision with a commercial van. The accident occurred as the traffic lane widened to become both a travel lane and exit ramp. Normally, this would be a “he said, she said” situation, with each driver claiming they had the right of way and the issue of who was at fault being decided by a jury.

A man who was injured wile playing tennis will be allowed to proceed with his lawsuit against the tennis club, a New York Appellate Court has recently ruled.  Many times a lawsuit based upon an injury suffered in the course of an athletic activity will be barred on the theory that the participant of a sporting event has assumed the risks of the sport.  However, a person does not assume the risks...

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​Most people are taught to walk on sidewalks, rather than on roadways as it is unquestionably safer. While this is reason enough to stay off roadways when traveling on foot, there is another added benefit to the choice when one is in New York City. The added benefit comes from the fact that while most New York City sidewalks are the responsibility of the abutting property owner or business, the City of New York is liable for the vast majority of roadways; unsurprisingly, it is much easier to recover proper compensation in a lawsuit from an insurance company for a property owner or business, compared to in a lawsuit against the City of New York. The owner of property abutting the sidewalk in New York City is always responsible for maintaining the sidewalk in a safe condition. If the abutting property is used for commercial purposes (i.e. stores, restaurants, office space, or residential rentals) the abutting property owner will be liable for damages suffered due to the unsafe sidewalk. If the abutting property is a one, two, or three family home, and is occupied by the owners, then the City may be held liable for injuries suffered due to a dangerous sidewalk condition. See NYC Administrative Code Section 7-210. In order for the City of New York to be held liable for an injury due to a street or sidewalk defect, such as a trip and fall due to a pothole, the victim of said accident must show that the City of New York had “prior written notice” of the defect, created the defect, or used the location for their “special use”. In layman’s terms, “prior written notice” means that the city government must have been made aware about the roadway issue prior to the incident in question, either through a written complaint filed with the NYC Department of Transportation, or by other recognized means. While the government may claim the “prior written notice” policy is necessary, as it is purportedly impossible for them to be aware of all defects in a large city, there is no question that the policy makes it more difficult for victims to recover compensation for their injury. Now, remember most sidewalks are not maintained by the City of New York, but by business or homeowners; this often makes it easier to recover proper compensation in lawsuits, particularly because successful civil lawsuits against business and homeowners do not need to show “prior written notice”. There are exceptions to the general rule. So it is important to consult with a lawyer experienced in handling sidewalk and roadway trip and fall accidents in New York. Do not just rely on what you read here, or any other website. Furthermore, there are shorter deadlines for bringing a claim against the City of New York, compared to bringing a claim against a private property owner. If you somehow needed another reason to walk on the sidewalks rather than on the roadways, than let this be it. If you have tripped and fallen on a roadway or sidewalk, you should contact an experienced personal injury lawyer to consult. For a free consultation contact the law firm of Zalman Schnurman & Miner P.C. at 1-800-LAWLINE (1-800-529-5463). nyc

Read about some of the successful cases we've handled for our clients. Zalman Schnurman & Miner are Manhattan accident attorneys who represent victims injured in personal injury, slip and fall, auto accidents, and construction accidents in NYC. Call 1-800-LAWLINE today to discuss your case with our Bronx auto accident attorneys.

Every year the buses in the New York City metropolitan area carry millions of passengers.  When a bus stops short, jerks, lurches or makes a "sudden or unusual movement" causing a passenger injury, the bus company may be liable for injuries suffered. Riding a bus can be dangerous.  There are no seat belts.  Buses often start moving before a passenger is able to sit down, and sometimes there are no available seats. ...

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The COVID 19 pandemic has resulted in unprecedented changes to society and the legal system has not been spared. In order to deal with the unexpected changes, the New York State Unified Court System has instituted COVID 19 pandemic related regulations and procedures. We discussed some of these procedures, such as electronic filing of lawsuits, in previous articles. Now, we turn to a discussion of New York’s procedures and regulations in regards to lawsuits specifically stemming from the COVID 19 pandemic.

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Cars turning left must yield the right of way to cars going straight.  While most drivers are aware of that simple rule of driving, many car accidents still result motorists trying to make a left hand turn, and are the cause of serious injuries. The NY State Vehicle and Traffic Law, Section 1141, sets for the rule on left hand turns in New York: The driver of a vehicle intending to... left hand turns, accident, going straight, negligence, liable

Today we have a guest article: 7 Most Tragic Roller Coaster Calamities March 21, 2012   Posted by: Staff Writers Writer for InsuranceQuotes.org   Roller coaster tragedies are few and far between, but when we hear of them, they are horrifying enough to keep us away from theme parks for a while. Many of the accidents are caused by passengers failing to use common sense, but from time to time, a...

If you are in an accident in New York while driving a rental car, what are your responsibilities, and what should you do? You should call the police to the scene of any accident and have them prepare a report.  Make sure you get enough information from the police officer to make sure you know how to get a copy of the report.  If possible get identifying information about the other driver and...

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Can someone who sends a text be held responsible if the recipient of the text is a driver who gets into an accident while driving? A New York State Appellate Court has said no.The court recently dismissed a lawsuit alleging that a woman was liable for a car accident, because she had been texting the driver deemed responsible. While the court did state that the texting likely impacted the accident, they could not hold the defendant responsible because she had no control over the driver’s actions and ultimately his decision to respond to her text messages. In the case of Vega v. Crane, Collin Crane was driving home from work on Route 33 in Genesee County and exchanging text messages with his girlfriend, Taylor Cratsley. The conditions for driving were poor, and Collin drifted over the center line of the highway, colliding with the plaintiff’s vehicle. The plaintiff applied the brakes on her car, and attempted to steer away, but could not avoid the crash. The plaintiff sustained serious injuries, while Collin was killed. The accident report compiled by the police stated that the accident occurred due to the inability of Collin to stay in his lane. Furthermore, the report indicated that there was no suggestion the driver attempted to avoid the crash, which makes it likely that he was distracted. The trooper who composed the accident report also claimed that cellular phone use might have been the reason behind the distraction. The Plaintiff, Carmen Vega, initiated a lawsuit against the Crane estate, as well as against his girlfriend, Taylor. The Plaintiff alleged that Taylor knew Carmen was driving, and therefore showed negligence by continuing to text him. Despite the plaintiff’s assertions of negligence, the Appellate Division granted Taylor’s motion to dismiss the case against her.While the court agreed that non-drivers can be held partially liable for the actions of a motorist, they refused to grant the motion as the defendant was not actually in the car with the driver. According to the court, there is a large difference between a passenger in a vehicle being disruptive and someone distantly sending a text message. The court went on and expanded, stating that although “the driver cannot prevent the passenger…from creating a distraction…the same driver…has complete control over whether to allow the conduct of a remote sender to create a distraction”. Essentially, the court is stating that someone who sends a text message to a person driving a car, cannot be held responsible because they are not forcing the driver to put themselves into a dangerous situation. In defending their decision, the court pointed out multiple examples of how ruling in the plaintiff’s favor could have unfair outcomes, such as being able to hold someone liable for a billboard they posted, or hold a child liable for having a lemonade stand. Ultimately, the case of Vega v. Crane serves to illustrate how many different ways in which a driver’s attention can be diverted from the road. Unfortunately, this is simply a reality of the world we all inhabit, and we must try our upmost to be focused while on the road. If something truly can’t wait, it’s better to just pull over and deal with it, lest you remain on the road and harm yourself and others. If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident, you should contact an experienced New York Personal Injury Law Firm, such as the law firm of Zalman Schnurman & Miner P.C. Our law firm handles all cases in the New York metro area, and has provided over 25 years of dedicated service to our clients. For a free consultation call 1-800-LAWLINE (1-800-529-5463). car, adccident, accident, accdient, accdinte,t accidne4r, accidenrt, accident, acciernrt,accient, acccident, accidjne4r, accidenrft, accidenrt, accident, accide2nkrt, acciedrt,acdciwndent, acciednt, accidednt, accident, accident, accdienrt, accdiddent, accidnety, accidedt, accident, accidenet, accidendf4t4, accident, acicent, accsidn4r,t accrinft, acdine4j t, acedindrtm, accdiendg, acce3inft, acciednt, accident, accidne24r, accident acciednet, accidnetk, accient, accidendrt, accidneie3nt, car,t caer, car, csar, car, caer, car, cair, caer, automvolcile, automovile, automovile, automboile, personal, personia, perosal, personak, injjurty, injury, injury, inrjuy, injury, injurrfey, injuryh, injury, injury, injury, injury, highwyaa, hitghw2ya, highwya, highwya,m highwya highwayh, highway, highwyaj, highway, highway, highway,

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Previously, the monetary cap for awarded compensation from a Small Claims Court in New York City was $5000. However, the Legislature of New York recently passed Senate Bill S6417 which increases the cap on damaged that could be awarded. New York City small claims courts can now award victims with up to $10,000 in monetary compensation.

If you have slipped and fallen on water, liquid or another substance, and injured yourself, you will want to speak to a lawyer who is experienced in slip and fall cases. Water or liquid on the ground can be dangerous because it decreases the co-efficiancy of friction and  makes it more likely that someone will slip and fall and injure themselves. Attorneys that handle slip and fall cases are familiar with the dangers... slip, fall, trip, slippery, water, liquid, spill, wet concrete, liability

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When Mayor de Blasio took office, he was quick to announce that his administration would place a large emphasis on achieving his/their vision of a cleaner and safer New York City, particularly in terms of transportation. This emphasis has taken on many different forms, with the Mayor’s Vision Zero initiative front and center. The primary goal of the Vision Zero initiative has been reducing New York City’s high number of traffic fatalities and injuries; the initiative claims that the yearly amount of traffic injuries sustained in New York City totals approximately 4,000. In an attempt to decrease traffic fatalities/injuries, Vision Zero initiative’s newest undertaking will involve attempting to expand the size of New York City’s bike lanes. The decision is resultant of what the Mayor referred to as a “dangerous surge” in cyclist casualties. Statistics have revealed that while just 10 cyclist died as the result of traffic accidents in 2018, cyclist fatalities in 2019 already total 17, with five months of the year still yet to pass. The new undertaking, which is projected to cost 58.4 million dollars, comes on the heels of the passing of two cyclists who perished after colliding with trucks in late July; in the case of both deaths, which occurred in separate accidents, activists notably assigned most of the blame to the design of the streets on which the accidents occurred. Thusly, the project will attempt to install 80 miles’ worth of sheltered bike lanes by the end of the 2021 calendar year. One could not be faulted for considering the proposed timeline ambitious, however, many do not think the changes are coming quick enough. Advocates of biking have been chastising the mayor for years, claiming that the city is not doing enough to protect bikers. Biking/cycling has been on the rise over the past 5 years, and more people are using it as a method of transportation than ever. The advent of “Citi Bike”, has helped hasten cycling’s rise with their number of daily users often reaching the 70,000s. Surges in total cyclists over the past few years have only solidified activists belief that Mayor de Blasio and his administration has not acted hastily enough to sufficiently protect the city’s bikers. If you are worried about being injured, or the fallout that might occur if you were to sustain an injury, Zalman, Schnurman & Miner P.C. personally recommends that you remain on your feet, and use sidewalks as your primary method of transportation. The reasoning for this is discussed in detail in one of our previous blog posts, but mainly centers around two points of reasoning: 1) The City of New York has used various means to make it difficult to file a personal injury claim against them and 2) most New York City sidewalks are the responsibility of home/business owners, whereas the roadways and bike lanes are the responsibility of the City of New York. This means that if one is injured through no fault of their own on a sidewalk in NYC, a personal injury suit would likely be easier to file. However, this is not to suggest that you should not file a personal injury claim if you are injured on/in a New York City roadway or bike lane. If you or a loved one has been injured through no fault of your own while traveling in New York City, you should immediately contact an experienced personal injury attorney. Whether the accident occurred whilst you were cycling, walking, driving or however else, there is a good chance that someone or something is responsible for your misfortune. Zalman, Schnurman, & Miner P.C are personal injury attorneys with over 30 years of experience serving the Metropolitan New York Area. The first consultation is always free and our firm can be reached over phone at 212-668-0059 and through contacting our email address info@1800lawline.com.

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More Bicyclists than ever are travelling on New York City Roads for multiple reasons, including that:  The City of New York has built more bike lanes; more people are biking for exercise; and the Citibike program making 600o bicycles available to New Yorkers resulting in about 62,000 miles being driven per day (per the December 2013 issue of Fortune). With all the additional bicyclists on the roads there will be more...

In previous articles we discussed the danger falling icicles present to pedestrians. However, hazards from above can present dangers under all kinds of weather conditions. For reference, aging buildings, construction activity, and failure by those undertaking construction to take proper safety precautions can all result in falling debris.

The filing of police brutality, and the Violation of  Civil Rights, cases against the City of New York, have been on the rise in recent years.  Now the legal division of the City, the Corporation Counsel, is forming a new legal task force to more diligently fight what the consider those case they consider without merit or frivolous.  In the past, according to the City's top lawyer, the City was more likely...

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What is a life worth in New York? When a person dies (the "decedent") due to the negligence of others, the estate may make claims for damages against those at fault.  The claims can be broken down to those which are pre-death ("Personal Injury" claims), and those which are post-death ("Wrongful Death" claims). When a person dies, any claims he had while alive passes to the estate.  Theses pre-death personal injury claims are limited to the...

In this day and age a well maintained elevator should not malfunction.  Yet everyday elevators malfunction from improper maintenance or mis-use.  One of the most common causes of elevator related injuries is a mis-level elevator.  When the elevator door opens and the floor of the elevator, and the floor of the hallway or lobby, are not aligned, there is a mis-level.  A mis-leveled elevator is particularly dangerous because the condition is unexpected and not at eye level.  ... elevator, trip, slip, and fall, down, hurt, brace, personal, injury, attorney, caring,

New York’s Adult Survivors Act allows survivors of sexual assaults that occurred when the survivors were over the age of 18 to sue their abusers, regardless of when the abuse occurred. The Act takes effect on November 24, 2022, and provides a one-year window to commence a lawsuit under the Act. So, anyone who is a survivor of an act of sexual assault experienced while age of 18 or older, can sue their assaulter for damages, regardless of how long ago the act took place. Survivors can sue not only the abusers, but also any person or institution whose “negligent acts or omissions” proximately caused the abuse.

By now everyone should know about the dangers of posting questionable material on social media sites such as Facebook and MySpace.  Your web postings may follow you and be seen by bosses, teachers, future emploers, etc. When you bring a claim for personal injuries you are waiving your right to privacy when it comes to medical records.  In the past courts have even allowed defendants in these cases to obtain wedding videos... social media, private settings, twitter, instagram, safety, private, public, stalking, profile, rights, privacy,

SUM stands for Supplemental Underinsured Motorist Coverage, and you need it to protect yourself against other drivers who carry minimum or insufficient liability insurance coverage. Every motor vehicle insurance policy in New York is required to have Supplemental Underinsurance Motorist Coverage (SUM).  However, the coverage is only a benefit to you if you have SUM coverage in a greater amount than the vehicle which is at fault has liability coverage. SUM coverage protects those people... insurance, extra, important, injuries, pain, damages

As of November 7, 2014 the speed limit in New York City has been reduced to 25 miles per hour as of unless otherwise posted.  The speed limit was previously 30 mph. The change is part of Mayor DiBlasio's "Vision Zero" program, which hopes to eliminate traffic deaths within ten years. Pedestrians struck by speeding cars, cabs, trucks, buses or othe vehicles results in serious injuries and death on a too...

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Construction sites are dangerous places, and using a power saw can result in serious injuries.  Experienced New York Personal Injury Lawyer discusses the laws, rules and regulations governing saws and power tools at construction sites. Saws and power tools be in a reasonably safe condition, including having proper safety guards. Injury Lawyer for accident involving a saw or power tools in NYC, New York, NY, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Staten Island, Nassau, Suffolk Counties. Best lawyer for saw accident. Lawyer for saw accident case for loss of finger. Lawyer for saw causing amputation. Lawyer for case where construction worker cut off finger with saw. construction, work yard, injury, hurt, saw, power tool, finger, bruise, laceration, hurt, bruise, danger, hit, worker, hard hat, lack, protection

Can you sue for injuries in a car accident if you were not wearing a seatbelt? Yes. Even if the law requires that you wear a seatbelt in a car you can sue for injuries suffered despite not wearing a seatbelt. The law in New York is that all drivers, front seat passengers, and children be properly restrained by seat belts or other safety devices.  If you are injured while not...

 This morning, a private ferry, the Seastreak Wall Street,  traveling between New Jersey and downtown New York crashed into the pier as it was about to dock in downtown Manhattan, near the South Street Seaport.  It was reported that at least 50 people were injured, and at least 2 critically. While it was unknown why the incident happened it was reported that  the ferry's water-jet propulsion system was replaced with a new...

Have you been injured by a ceiling collapse? Falling ceilings can cause serious injuries. Collapsed ceilings which occur due to the negligence of a building landlord or superintendent may be grounds for a lawsuit. If you have been injured by a falling ceiling you will want to find an attorney who handles falling ceiling cases. Ceilings usually fall because the become too heavy. The most common reason that a portion of... ceiling, collapse, fall down, injured, from above, faulty, broken, leaking

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How much time do you have in NY to sue for damages if you slipped tripped or fell? If you have slipped, tripped or fallen in New York and suffered personal injuries you have three (3) years to sue to recover for personal injuries when suing an individual or business. Three years is the New York statute of limitations in "premises liability" cases, i.e. cases arising out of a land owner's negligence...

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The following article is reprinted from the New York Law Journal: For the first time since 1929 the Court of Appeals has explicitly allowed a lawsuit, arising out of an injury caused by an animal, to proceed on a negligence theory. Previously, the court moved toward requiring that victims of injuries caused by animals prove that the animal had shown a prior vicious propensity, until eventually requiring victims to rely solely...

New York State Law requires that motorists see “what there is to be seen”. The New York Pattern Jury Instructions states that each driver is under a duty “to keep a proper lookout under the circumstances then existing, to see and be aware of what was in his or her view; and to use reasonable care to avoid an accident.” In non-legalese, this means that it is the responsibility of a driver to be aware of all viewable surroundings on the road. The obligation to see what there is to be seen is not meant to put an onerous burden on the driver, but rather to reinforce the fact that it is the responsibility of the driver to always be vigilant on roadways. An example of this obligated vigilance is in regards to the right of way at stop signs.If a driver comes to a halt at a stop sign, and proceeds be involved in a collision with an oncoming car he didn’t see, he will be found legally responsible. Such would be the case both because he failed to yield the right of way, and because he failed to see “what there is to be seen”. driving, vision, paying attention, looking, personal injury, signal, both ways, safe, blind spot, right of way, other drivers, accident, collision, viewing the road, eyes, due, diligence, look

What does Res Ipsa Loquitur mean? “Res ipsa loquitir” is a Latin term that translates to “the thing speaks for itself”. In personal injury law, the utilization of this implies that if an accident occurred, someone must have behaved in a negligent manner at some point. The legal doctrine of res ipsa loquitir is utilized in cases when there might have been no particularly overt act of negligence by the defendant, but a plaintiff was hurt, and the defendant had control over whatever did the injuring. The doctrine of res ipsa loquitir is an important doctrine for all victims of unexplained accidents to be aware of. The doctrine of res ipsa loquitir can be a bit hard to understand, but luckily there is a plethora of New York State Civil Cases that have used the doctrine to guide their decision making. Take for example, a case that was recently brought to conclusion at the end of 2018. In Wilkins v West Harlem Group Assistance, Inc., plaintiff opened a window at his place of work in order to cool off. When he closed the window, the entire window structure came down and crashed upon him. The defendant moved to have the case dismissed on the grounds that a lack of notice was given in regards to the fallibility of the window. Although the court agreed that the defendant did not have an “affirmative duty” to inspect the windows, they found in favor of the plaintiff using the doctrine of res ipsa loquitir. According to the court decision, res ipsa loquitir was applied to this case because the plaintiff demonstrated that the: "event is the kind which ordinarily does not occur in the absence of negligence…[and] that it was caused by an agency or instrumentality within the exclusive control of the defendant, and [that] it was not due to any voluntary action or contribution on the part of the plaintiff.” Wilkins v West Harlem Group Assistance, Inc., 167 AD3d 414, (2018) citing Dawson v National Amusements, 259 AD2d 329, 330 (1st Dept. 1999). Be aware, the doctrine of res ipsa loquitir is not easily applied, and will only be accepted as a valid explanation by the court, when there is no sign of obviously negligent behavior, and the injury in question occurred through no fault of the plaintiff. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident through no fault of your own, you should contact an experienced personal injury attorney located in the Metro New York Area. For a free consultation contact the law firm of Zalman Schnurman & Miner P.C. at 1-800-LAWLINE (1-800-529-5463).

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Recently, a reader of the blog was asked by her daughter's girl scout troop to sign a waiver of  liability, which purported to relieve the Girl Scout Troop of all liability for damages, including that which may be caused by their own negligence.  She questioned whether such a liabilty waiver was valid. In New York the waiver would not be valid where the participant was under the age of 18.  A person under the...

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How much time does someone have to shovel the sidewalk?  Property owners must keep their property in a reasonably safe condition.  Such includes keeping sidewalks, walkways, paths, steps, and stoops free from ice and snow.   Generally, a property owner can wait a reasonable time until after it stops snowing to clear a safe path from ice and snow. How much time constitutes a "reasonable time" to wait until after the snowstorm...

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Is an out of possession New York City landlord liable for the maintenance of an icy public sidewalk, in front of property leased to a tenant? Most of the time, the answer is yes, as New York’s Courts have held that whomever owns the property is liable for injuries caused by an unsafe icy sidewalk. Under NYC Administrative Code 7-210 “It shall be the duty of the owner of real property abutting any sidewalk…to maintain such sidewalk in a reasonably safe condition.” Further, the owner of property abutting the sidewalk “shall be liable for any injury to property or personal injury… caused by the failure of such owner to maintain such sidewalk in a reasonably safe condition. Failure to maintain such sidewalk in a reasonably safe condition shall include…the negligent failure to remove snow, ice, dirt or other material from the sidewalk.” While there are some exceptions to NYC Administrative Code 7-210 , the provision applies to all sidewalks in front of commercial establishments and apartment buildings in the City of New York. Multiple other municipalities within the State of New York have provisions similar to NYC Administrative Code 7-210. A plain reading of NYC Administrative Code 7-210 shows the “owner” of the property is the liable party. However, some Courts have ruled that if the owner was out of possession, they could avoid liability. Thus, in those cases, an injured pedestrian would need to look to the tenant in possession. In He v. Troon Mgt., Inc., a pedestrian slipped on an icy sidewalk and sued the abutting property owner for damages. The Court originally dismissed the case, on the basis that the terms of the contract between the out of possession owner and tenant, made the tenant responsible for the removal of snow and ice from the sidewalk. Thus, in the eyes of the court, the owner shifted any liability to the tenant. The pedestrian argued that the case was incorrectly dismissed, because NYC Administrative Code 7-210 names only the “owner” as the responsible party. He argued that, as a pedestrian, he was not privy to the lease between the owner and tenant, and therefore should not be bound by their agreement. Luckily, the Court agreed and reversed the decision, holding that owners of property have a non-delegable duty to maintain the abutting sidewalk. This duty applies with full force, even if the owner is out of possession or has contractually transferred maintenance of the sidewalk to a tenant. Although the landlord may contractually require the sidewalk be cleaned by a tenant and/or require the tenant to obtain insurance for their own safety, the ultimate responsibility to the public is on the owner of the property abutting the sidewalk in the City of New York. It is important to keep in mind that there are exceptions to NYC Administrative Code 7-210, and that different Counties, Towns, Cities, and Villages have varying codes. Therefore, it is best to consult with an attorney who is well-versed in New York sidewalk law as soon as possible, if you have been injured due to an unsafe sidewalk condition.

Recently two men died when they collided in midair after deploying their chutes.  Can their families sue the sky diving company for the deaths? Probably not successfully. In New York a person who voluntarily participates in a recreational or sporting activity generally consents, by his or her participation, to those injury causing events, conditions and risks which are inherent to the activity.  The risks which are considered inherent are those known,... parachute, failed, did not open, plane, jump, impact, land, crash, not safe.

Untrained Security Personnel - A Source of Serious Injury  Bars, nightclubs, concert venues, and sometimes large public gatherings often hire security personnel to watch the door and keep the peace. It is not always guaranteed that they hire professionals, however. Often they are chosen on the basis of size alone, and then after that they are chosen based on martial arts skills. An untrained security person can cause serious wrongful injury by misreading...

Bicyclists riding in NYC and other New York streets are at risk from injury from car doors opening into them. This event happens so commonly that it has its own name: "dooring".  A cyclist is a victim of a "dooring" when while riding, a car door opens into him/her, or directly in front of the bicycle, causing injuries.  When a cyclist is injured by a door being opened into them, compensation...Experienced NY Personal Injury Lawyer for bicycle accident cases; Accident Lawyer for bike accidents in NY, NYC, New York, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Staten Island, Queens, Nassau, Suffolk; lawyer for bicycle/car accidents;

On Friday Novemebr 16, 2012 Marc Miner's article on the Liability of Public Utlitities as a result of failing to provide power in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, was published in the New York Law Journal.  The article can be found  HERE, and is reproduced  below.   Liability of Public Utilities in the Wake of Hurricane Sandy Marc Miner New York Law Journal 11-16-2012 Hurricane Sandy has blown through causing many people and...

Drivers that are tired, drowsy and/or fall asleep are responsible for many motor vehicle accidents and personal injuries. While there are some laws governing how many hours truck drivers can drive, there are few laws that specifically govern driving while tired, drowsy or sleepy. Still, a driver that drives while tired, or falls asleep, is negligent for driving carelessly and recklessly, and will be held liable for their actions. This article discusses in length the causes and dangers of driving while tired. If injured by a sleepy driver, contact an experienced personal injury lawyer for more information.

What should you do if you have bedbugs in your New York City apartment? If you have bed bugs in your NYC apartment you should take several steps as follows: 1) Make a record of the problem by notifying the proper people of the bed bug problem. 2) Tell your landlord of the problem in writing.  If you made an oral complaint, then follow up in writing memorializing who you told... bed bug, procedure, what you should do, course of action, process

A property owner may by liable for a pedestrian’s slip, trip, and/or fall, on leaves on the property owner’s walkway or sidewalk. A walkway or sidewalk with an accumulation of leaves, especially when wet, creates a dangerous condition, which can cause slip, trips, and falls; wet leaves are slippery and often cause one to lose their balance

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Construction workers put their faith in their bosses and site managers to ensure that they come to a safe working site everyday. Unfortunately, work sites are full of moving parts and hazard that have consistently made construction work dangerous. Furthermore, a worksite injury experienced by a construction worker could make it difficult to find work in the future. Fortunately, New York law is favorable towards plaintiffs in construction injury cases, and judges/adjudicators have a long history of recognizing the plight of plaintiffs in construction injury cases. This is only reinforced by the result in Lester v. JD Carlisle Dev. Corp. Despite New York State law favoring plaintiffs in construction injury cases, the case we are highlighting today does not have has positive of an initial outcome as you might have assumed. The plaintiff in Lester v. JD Carlisle Dev. Corp was a carpenter working on the roof of a building when he slipped and sustained deep lacerations, measuring up to 32 centimeters, to his left arm as the result of exposed flashing. In terms of short term damages, the plaintiff experienced severe blood loss and spent 6 hours in surgery, before further spending upwards of five days in the hospital. In terms of long term damages, the plaintiff spent two and a half years attending physical therapy, and along with experiencing never damage and reduced in his right arm, also developed carpal tunnel as the result of overuse of his right hand. All of the previous statements, coupled with the fact that the injury prevented the plaintiff from returning to work as a carpenter, makes for a compelling case. However, despite the above, at trial the jury only awarded $30,000 to the plaintiff for past pain and suffering, and $5,000 for future pain and suffering. The plaintiff and his attorney rightfully believed the jury’s award to be woefully low. During the post-trial, they made the case to the judge who agreed that the amount awarded was too low. While the defense team argued that the jury rightfully punished the plaintiff for exaggerating the the extent of his injuries during trial, the judge pointed out that it is not the task of the jury to punish a plaintiff for exaggerations; it is the job of the jury to determine the amount of damages that would return the injured, at least as closely as is possible, to their likely situation had they not been injured. Consequently, the judge ruled that a new trial is to be ordered, unless the defendants increased the amount awarded for past pain and suffering to $650,000 dollars and the amount for future pain and suffering to $300,000. The case of Lester v. JD Carlisle Dev. Corp. helps to illustrate just how beneficial civil law can be in regards to victims of construction site accidents. Much of the time, juries are quite sympathetic to victims of accidents resulting from someone else’s negligence, which is one of the reasons why so many defendants try to avoid letting a case reach trial. Although the jury was not sympathetic in this case, the judge still overruled them in favor of the plaintiff. If you have been injured through no fault of your own while working on a construction site, it may very well be worth it for you to contact a personal injury attorney who is…

The recent sinking of the Costa Concordia Cruise Ship with resulting deaths and injuries has brought the issue of the dangers of taking a cruise to the forefront.  While the risk of any given cruise ship sinking is relatively small, every traveller should be aware of the overall risks of taking a cruise.  A cruise ship today is a floating city with all the dangers of travelling to any city.  Some of the staff... boat, ship, cruise, vacation, water, vessel, sinks, liable, danger

In the summer of 2014 in North Philadelphia, a food truck exploded leaving two dead and many others injured. A civil suit was filed, and the case was recently settled for $160,000,000; the settlement, which will be paid by U-Haul, is the largest pre-trial personal injury settlement in the history of Pennsylvania. The cause of the accident is reported to have been the result of a leak in one of the truck’s multiple propane tanks. The now deceased owner of the truck, Olga Galdamez, whose daughter Jaylin Galdamez was also killed in the accident, took the truck’s tanks to be refilled at a U-Haul auxiliary site. Both of the tanks were outdated, and missing key safety features such as safety valves. Regardless of this fact, the tanks were filled, and subsequently overfilled, to the point that there was no opportunity for the gas inside to expand. Along

A number of years ago I was at an amusement park with my family.  While my sons and I were riding a roller coaster, my wife and her mother decided to go on the Sky Ride, a staple of many amusement parks, where patrons can view the park from above in a gondola/Ski Lift type device.  As the car they were in slowly made its way, providing a pleasant view, the leg from... amusement park, hurt, leg, pain, prosthetic

It is a well known fact that motorcyclists take a greater risk of being injured in an accident than the driver of a car.  The car driver is protected by a metal frame, air bags, seat belts, and other safety devices not available to motorcyclists.  In New York, drivers and occupants of cars also have another benefit that motorcyclists don't enjoy, the protection of no fault insurance. motorcyclists, injury, helmet, no helmet, hurt, no seatbelt, head on, collision, ejected, responsibility, biker, motorist,

Everyone knows that you are entitled to a jury of your peers. but what does that mean? In one case at least it means that you are entitled to a jury that engages in hunting.   A Sullivan County judge recently stated that it a  jury of peers means a "broad spectrum of people" in the county, citing the United States Supreme Court case of  Batson v. Kentucky.   Thus, an attorney... jury, entitled to, mistrial, case,

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Construction sites are particularly prone to slip and fall accidents because construction sites often have flowing water, and dripping liquids such as oil, and other lubricants that create a dangerous condition.  Multiple subcontractors working on a construction site can lead workers from one trade being unaware of conditions created by another trade.  If you have slipped and fallen at a construction site you will want to contact a NY attorney who has experience handling such cases. slip, fall, construction, injury, hurt, on site, accident, fall, damage, injury, can i sue if, property,

How much time do you have to sue the City of New York or other government agencies? The period of time one has to sue a government agency in NY is less than if one was suing a private person or business.  In the State of New York a person has 90 days to file a notice of claim and 1 year and 90 days to commence a lawsuit against a...

An experienced NY Personal Injury Lawyer discusses who is responsible for a rear end motor vehicle collision. The Law in New York is that the rear car is usually liable for causing a rear end collision. Injury Lawyer in NY, NYC, New York, Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn, Kings, Queens, Richmond, Staten Island, Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester for rear end car, truck, motorcycle accident. Vehicle struck in the rear while stopped at traffic light or stop sign or in traffic. Passenger in rear end collision. Serious injury lawyer for car accident.

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According to recent news articles there are fewer road fatalities than ever.  Experts attribute this to a number of factors including safer cars, the wearing of seat belts, tough enforcement of driving while intoxicated and speeding laws, and graduated driver's licenses for teenagers.  Still from 2005 through 2009, 1,467 people died of traffic related accidents in New York City.  Of those, 770 were pedestrians.  150 of the 770 pedestrians killed were... seat belt, safety, car, head on, fender bender, collision, airbag, model, make, company, automobile, accident, death, family, brother, sister, mother, father, lawsuit,

Do you need an attorney for a trip and fall at a New York construction site? The NY lawyers at Zalman Schnurman & Miner are experienced at handling trip and fall accidents at construction sites in NYC and throughout the state. Construction sites are dangerous places.  At construction sites there are many moving parts, different trades and contractors, all types of heavy machinery and tools, and workers above, below and to the...

If you have tripped and fallen and suffered an injury due to a sidewalk defect, you probably want to know who is liable for your injuries. In the State of New York there are many rules and laws which govern who is liable for dangerous sidewalk conditions.  Different Cities, Villages, Towns, and Counties have different rules.  The following are rules govern New York City sidewalks. In New York City: It shall...

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If you are the victim of a car accident where your vehicle was struck in the rear you should consult a lawyer who handles car accident cases to discuss your rights.  Zalman Schnurman & Miner is a New York law firm experienced in handling all types of car accident cases including rear end accidents. Generally motor vehicles must travel far enough behind the vehicle in front of them to be able to... 2, two second space, from behind, stop short, collision, jerk, injury, car accident, hurt

NY Appellate Court Upholds $2.4 Million Award for Construction Worker Who Injured Back Despite Prior Back Problems  In an accident sometimes a person suffers a totally new injury, but other times they suffer aggravation or exacerbation of an old injury. The Appellate Division for New York's First Judicial Department has upheld an award of $3.1million dollars from a jury verdict in the case of Burnett Williams v. City of New York, New City Transit...

Is a property owner required to utilize an available AED to help save a life? Under certain circumstances an AED when available must be utilized or the business or property owner may be held liable for the results. New York's Appellate Division, Second Department (covering the counties of Suffolk, Nassau, Queens, Kings, Westchester and Rockland) recently held that a health club and a health club employee had an obligation to use an AED... gym, gymnasium, sports club, accident, use of medical device, liable, at fault, employee, knowledge, life saving

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After a snow storm there is a danger of snow and ice causing slippery coditions. But, hazards may also come from above due to ice or snow falling from building roofs. Building owners have a duty to keep their property in a safe condition, including keeping the sidewalk safe for pedestrians.  When a building owner is aware that ice or icicles have formed on building ledges, eaves or roofs, they must... ice, sleet, snow, icicles, fall, slippery, slip, ledge, melting, hit, snowfall, heights, new york city, building,

With Hurricane Sandy blowing through many people and businesses are expected to lose power.  As a result of the loss of power there are likely to be many injuries and damages.  People may trip and fall in darkened staircases, food in homes and grocery stores will go bad without refrigeration, and car accidents may occur due to lack of traffic lights.   Can the power companies be held liable for loss of...

There are many ways that a sidewalk can be unsafe, but one of the most common causes of an unsafe sidewalk is when the sidewalk is unlevel or raised, when part of the sidewalk is higher than the other.  A pedestrian can bring a claim for injuries caused by a raised sidewalk in the City of New York.   However, the mislevel must create an unsafe sidewalk condition to be actionable.

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A jetway is the tunnel which one walks through to travel between an airport terminal and an airplane. Because jetways are usually portable tripping hazards can often form when they are not set up properly by airport personnel. Common dangerous tripping hazards, traps and snares that can be found in jetways are gaps, unmarked steps, and raised surfaces.  The most likely location of gaps and unmarked height differences are usually at either end of the jetway,...

A driver can be liable for negligent driving while taking a road test. An employee of New York State Department of Motor Vehicles was injured while administering a road test when the test taker drove into a street sign.  A lawsuit was commenced in the Nassau County Supreme Court against the driver and the driving school where she took lessons (and which owned the car she was driving).  The driver and...

New York State's highest court, the Court of Appeals, yesterday decided a case holding that a sun glare was not a valid excuse for causing a motor vehicle accident.  In the case before the court the defendant driver was making a left hand turn, turning west, at 4:05 pm in late February.  The driver struck a pedestrian who was crossing the street.  The excuse of the driver was that he was looking to...

If you have been injured in New York by a dog or other animal, how much time do you have to sue? If you have suffered personal injuries as a result of being bitten by a dog or other animal, knocked down by an animal, suffered a bicycle or motor vehicle crash due to an animal being in the road, or otherwise been injured by an animal, you should be aware of the time limitations...

NY Laws protect painters working at elevated heights. An experienced NY personal injury construction lawyer discusses the laws and rules which protect painters, and injured painters right to sue for accidents. Painting accident due to fall. NY Lawyer for Painter who fell from ladder suffering injuries. Lawyer for painter who fell from scaffold suffering injuries. Painter injured when ladder or scaffold collapsed. Injury caused by painter falling from height. Can I sue for a fall while painting? Can I sue for fall from ladder while painting? Can I sue from fall from scaffold while painting? Can I sue for a fall at a construction site? Best personal injury construction site lawyer for NY, NYC, New York, Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn, Kings, Queens, Richmond, Staten Island, Nassau and Suffolk Counties.

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In the case of Aristocrat Plastic Surgery, P.C. v. Silva, a New York Appellate Division Court had the opportunity to review New York’s laws concerning Strategic Lawsuits against Public Participation (SLAPP). SLAPP suits are characterized as having little legal merit but are filed nonetheless to burden opponents with legal defense costs and the threat of liability and to discourage those who might wish to speak out in the future. New York’s anti-SLAPP legislation is designed to protect people from SLAPP lawsuits where the subject of the lawsuit includes “any communication in a place open to the public or a public forum in connection with an issue of public interest.” “Public interest” “shall be construed broadly and mean any subject other than a purely private matter.”

Bus accidents can be the cause of serious injuries.  Because of serious injuries that can result from a bus accident it is important that the bus driver and the bus company take all necessary precautions to avoid bus accidents. It is more dangerous to ride a privately owned bus that performs curb side pick ups than other buses. According to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) it is 7x more dangerous to...

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Two articles in today's New York Daily News should make all parents think twice before allowing their child on a school trip. The first article discusses the indictment of a parent chaperon from Stamford Connecticut, who allegedly filled his water bottle with vodka and groped fifth grade female students. The second article discusses the findings of the investigation into the drowning of a 12 year old girl on a school trip from... school negligence, irresponsible, safety student, child, hurt, compensation, youth, retribution,

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You just slipped on a patch of ice, and injured yourself.  Who is legally responsible for the injuries you suffered for slipping on snow and ice? If you fell on private property, then the people in charge of the property are responsible.  Responsibility for snow and ice removal  starts with the property owner.  If the property is rented to others, the renter will likely also be responsible for your slipping and falling.   Other possible responsible parties... snow, sleet, slush, ice, slip, fall, sidewalk, shovel, clear, path, reasonable, time, apartment, house, residential, area, street, nyc government, business, new york city, accident, trip, pathway, accident, negligence, responsible, hail, snow storm, blizzard, tundra, winter, snowfall, cold, weather, icy conditions

Most people know that after a snowfall, sidewalks, parking lots and driveways must be shoveled.  The failure to timely remove a dangerous condition such as snow or ice from a walkway may result in liability.  What many people do not realize is that it is dangerous to make mounds of snow on or next to such surfaces due to the risks of the snow melting and re-freezing as ice.

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Lane changes are one of the most common causes of accidents on the roadway. In fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 18 percent of all accidents on roadways occur during lane changes. Although it is impossible to escape all danger when changing lanes, there are multiple steps one can take to ensure a greater level of safety. Furthermore, taking steps to improve safety when changing lanes will also ensure that one is compliant with New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law. Question: If two cars collide while one is changing lanes, which car is responsible? Answer: The vehicle which is changing lanes will be held responsible for the accident. A motorist shall be held liable as a matter of law for an unsafe lane change which is a proximate cause of an accident. See e.g. Pipinias v. Ferreira, 153 A.D.3d 1073, 1074, 65 N.Y.S.3d 533, 535 (2d Dept. 2017).  Vehicle and Traffic Law Section 1128 (a) states as follows:  (a) A vehicle shall be driven as nearly as practicable entirely within a single lane and shall not be moved from such lane until the driver has first ascertained that such movement can be made with safety.   Accordingly, the driver changing lanes has a duty not to enter a lane of moving traffic until it was safe to go and his failure to heed this duty constitutes negligence per se. See Sanchez v. Oxcin, 157 A.D.3d 561, 564 69 N.Y.S.2d 623, 625 (1st Dept. 2018) If you or a loved one has been hurt in an accident that involved an unsafe lane change, you should contact a NY Personal Injury Lawyer who is experienced in handling motor vehicle accidents and cases involving lane changes. For a free consultation contact the law firm of Zalman Schnurman & Miner P.C. at 1-800-LAWLINE (1-800-529-5463).

If you or someone you know has fallen from a height at a construction sight you should contact a lawyer who is experienced in such matters as soon as possible.  The attorneys at Zalman Schnurman & Miner have handled many New York construction accident cases and are happy to provide a free consultation to discuss your case. Falls from ladders, scaffolds, and heights at construction sites often result in serious injuries.  Owners... construction, protection, property, hurt, fall, drop, injury, from height, down, pain, liable, site, law suit, can i sue if

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On February 28, 2012 my article "When Animals Attack in New York" was published in the New York Law Journal.  In that article I discussed the rules in New York in regards to finding animal owners liable for injuries which their animals inflict.  To summarize, in New York the victim of an injury caused by a domestic animal must show that the animal had a prior history of acting in a...

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What are the rules governing lawsuits for slips and falls on snow and ice in New York City? In New York City a property owner is responsible for cleaning snow and ice on their property. A property owner is also responsible for cleaning snow and ice off the sidewalk adjacent to their property.  A property owner will be liable to a pedestrian who slips and falls on snow and ice on...

If you, or someone you know, is a pedestrian who has been struck by a car, bus, truck, taxi cab, or other vehicle, you should contact a lawyer to discuss your legal rights.  Zalman Schnurman & Miner are attorneys that are experienced in handling case where pedestrians have been struck by motor vehicles. In New York the pedestrian has the right of way while crossing in a crosswalk.   New York State Vehicle and...

As I write this on Saturday morning January 21, 2012 the temperature is below freezing and the snow is falling, with an estimated 3 to 6 inch snow total in the New York City and Long Island area.  Later this afternoon the temperature is expected to rise to the upper thirties, which will cause some of the snow to melt or turn to slush.  When the temperature drops below freezing tonight the melted...

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In New York City living near tall buildings creates a risk that objects can fall from above and strike and injure pedestrians on the sidewalk. An Experienced NYC personal injury lawyer discusses the laws, rights, and remedies of pedestrians struck by snow or ice falling from a building and causing injuries. Best lawyer for injuries caused by being struck in the head or face by falling ice or snow. NY Personal injury lawyer for snow and ice accident in NYC, NY, New York, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island. Attorney for being struck by ice falling off building; pedestrians struck by icicle.

Most people join a health club to improve their health.  However, the gym can be a dangerous place for the unwary.  The hazards are many: unfamiliar equipment; equipment in poor repair; equipment poorly placed; not enough free space to maneuver safely; fellow members leaving equipment in a dangerous position; and members overestimating their own abilities, can all create dangerous situations leading to injuries.

Will my Business Interruption Coverage cover business loss due to Covid-19? Most businesses have insurance policies to cover losses due to damaging events (e.g. fire, hurricanes, water damage, theft, etc.). Business owners pay insurance companies premiums year after year, to provide protection in case of a loss. If a business such as a restaurant has a fire and has to close while repairs are being made, the insurance policy will normally pay for both the cost of repairs, and the loss of business income while the repairs are being made.

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How long does one have to sue for Wrongful Death in New York? In the State of New York there is a 2 year statute of limitations for commencing a lawsuit. The law is set forth in Estate Powers and Trust Law (EPTL) § 5-4.1  entitled:  "Action by personal representative for wrongful act, neglect or default causing death of decedent". 1. The personal representative, duly appointed in this state or any... die, passed away, death, mistake, resulting, in terminal, loved ones, grieving, reparations,

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This past weekend a construction worker, Michael O'Brien, was killed while working on the LIRR Grand Central Terminal access tunnel.  A piece of rock or cement fell on him.  He was working alongside his father at the time.  This unfortunate death is just another reminder of how dangerous it can be to work on construction projects. Despite that fact that Mr. O'Brien was wearing all of his assigned safety equipment, it was not... safety, construction, lirr, accident, not sufficient, negligible

New York Personal Injury Information regarding bicycle accidents, injuries while riding bicycles, injuries caused by bicyclists, New York State and NYC laws relating to riding a bicycle, wrongful death, and what you need to know about recovering for injuries involving bicycles in NY

With thousands of taxi cabs in New York City racing to pick up and deliver passengers it is no wonder that NYC taxi cabs accidents are a regular occurrence, often resulting to personal injuries to passengers. Below are some commonly asked questions regarding New York City Taxi Cabs Accidents: Q. Are there any rules that govern operation of a New York City Taxi Cab? A. New York City Taxi Cabs must...

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In New York City injuries resulting from bicycles and pedestrians colliding is a growing trend. A recent New York Daily News Article warned of the dangers of speeding bicycles in Central Park.  The article reported that bicyclists regularly exceed the Central Park speed limit resulting in injuries to both pedestrians and bicyclists.   The bicyclists complained that collisions are caused by the pedestrians walking and crossing in the middle of the street.

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Every once in a while a list of the deadliest roads appears.  The most recent lists the deadliest roads for pedestrians in the New York City Metropolitan area, covering New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.  All of the roads have similarities: 1) They are long, allowing drivers to build up speed; 2) They are lined with commercial stores, assuring increased pedestrian traffic; 3) They are wide, meaning it takes more time for a... roadways, highways, parkways, streets, cars, automobiles, design flaws, injury, lights, traffic, speed, mph, speed limit

What is the statute of limitations in New York to sue for injuries caused by bed bugs? In NY a person who suffers personal injuries or property damage caused by bed bugs has three (3) years from the date of occurrence to sue for personal injuries caused by bed bugs. Common defendants in bed bug cases are landlords, hotel operators, and exterminators. There are exceptions to the three year statute of limitations. ...

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If you or someone you know has been injured in an accident you will want to consider hiring a personal injury attorney. A personal injury attorney is a lawyer who concentrates in handling cases where people have been injured due to the negligence of others. Negligence is the failure to provide reasonable care. A personal injury lawyer will be able to advise you on what steps are required to protect your...

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Can you sue for psychiatric injuries from witnessing an accident? In New York, one can sue for mental pain and suffering and psychologic injuries, as a result of witnessing the injury of an immediate family member caused by the negligence of another. To recover for injuries as a result of witnessing an accident, one must both be in the “Zone of Danger” and an “Immediate Family Member”. The “Zone of Danger” rule allows one who is threatened with bodily harm in consequence of the defendant’s negligence, to recover for emotional distress flowing merely from the viewing of the death or the serious physical injury of that person’s immediate family. Bovsun v. Sanperi (1984). How close one must be to the person who was injured (i.e. how big is the physical “zone” which puts one in danger), and exactly who is considered a member of one’s immediate family, are questions not fully settled. In the case of Greene v. Esplanade Venture Partnership (2021), New York’s highest Court was asked to decide whether a grandparent is an immediate member of a grandchild’s family. In the Greene case, two-year-old Greta Greene was with her grandmother, Susan for an overnight visit. They were in front of a building when they were suddenly struck by debris that fell from the façade of it. Despite emergency efforts, Greta died the next day. Greta’s mother commenced a lawsuit for the injuries and wrongful death of Greta. Grandmother Susan asked the court’s permission to bring a case under the zone of danger doctrine, seeking recovery for her own emotional distress from witnessing the death of her granddaughter. There was no question as to whether Susan was in the zone of danger of being struck by the falling debris. However, there was a question as to whether the court would consider granddaughter Greta and grandmother Susan immediate family members. Previously, New York’s Court of Appeal had held that an aunt and niece would not be considered immediate family member under the zone of danger doctrine. In the case of Trombetta v. Conkling (1993) the aunt and niece, had a close emotional bond. In fact, the aunt had cared for the niece and acted as her mother since the niece’s mother died when the niece was 11 years old. However, their familial relationship was not close enough in the court’s opinion to allow the niece to recover for emotional injuries as a result of witnessing her aunt’s death; the two were crossing the street when the aunt was run over by a truck. The court in the Greene case concluded, however, that a grandchild and grandparent are immediate family members for the purpose of the zone of danger rule. The court held that such was consistent with increasing legal recognition of the special status of grandparents in society. In deciding that grandparents and grandchildren are immediate family members under the zone of danger doctrine, the court recognized that “concepts of the creation and composition of family units have evolved beyond traditional legal notions of blood relation and consanguinity. What once was accepted as a basic social premise must be carefully examined in a way that reflects the realities of both our changing legal landscape and our lives.” The court claimed that they had “not established the outer boundary for the immediate family element of the zone of danger rule.” However, the court did make clear that recovery for emotional distress by bystanders, may be had by only a “strictly defined class” of immediate family members which have been held to include spouses, grandparents, parents, children, and grandchildren. The familial relationship is the key, not the emotional bond between the family members. Further, the Court did not overrule its prior holding that aunts and nieces (and by comparison uncles and nephews) are not immediate family members for the purpose of this rule. Judge Fahey wrote the majority decision in the Greene Case from which there was no dissents. In a concurring opinion, Judge Rivera would have had the Court go further, and do away with the immediate family member requirement altogether. In Judge Rivera’s opinion, a person should be allowed to recover “if they contemporaneously observed the serious injury or death of another, regardless of their relationship, if they were at risk of immediate and serious physical harm from the defendant’s conduct.” Judge Rivera’s more permissive proposed rule is in accordance with the majority of other states on this issue, including neighbor New Jersey, which takes a more permissive expansive position on allowing recovery by bystanders. As Judge Rivera wrote, While the majority holding in Greene allows this plaintiff to recover, if she had stood in a slightly different relationship or was a stranger to the deceased child, the defendants would not have to compensate her for a part of the harm caused by their inexcusable negligence.

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The start of spring is upon us, and with that comes the opportunity for people to resume their favorite outdoor activities now that the weather has warmed. For many, particularly for those of us that are parents, the warmer weather means the return of youth sports leagues, such as softball and baseball. While this is a welcome occurrence, it also comes with increased safety risks and liability, as reflected by an ongoing Suffolk County law suit. The plaintiff in said case is a female softball player under the age of 18. She was injured in a throwing and catching drill during practice. Her father, who is suing on her behalf as she is not of legal age to do so herself, claims that the coaches were negligent in their supervision of the activity and created a dangerous condition. In particular, the plaintiff claims that the drill was conducted on a field the girls had never practiced on before and that the amount of light coming off the sun was blinding. This latter statement is backed up by some of the other athletes and parents present. The Plaintiff’s side is claiming that, among other things, a break should have been called so that players could retrieve sunglasses. On the other hand, the defendants claim that an athlete assumes the risks inherent to a sport when they choose to participate and that they took multiple steps to ensure the safety of the young athletes. For one, the coaches stated that they demonstrated to the athletes how to block sun glare with their gloves. Furthermore, the coaches/defendants claimed that they had a wealth of experience in running these kinds of drills, and that they had never seen someone hit in the face by a ball. As well, sunglasses are not required to be worn by New York State’s authoritative softball body. It is important to note that this case if far from over, and that it might be hard for the plaintiff to recover damages in this particular instance. However, the Supreme Court of Suffolk County did recently reject a request by the defendants to have the case dismissed, stating that they had failed to meet their prima facie burden; the Latin phrase prima facie meaning “on the face of it”. This means, that the Supreme Court of Suffolk County (the Supreme Court is perplexingly the lowest court level in the New York Legal system) found that the details surrounding the accident in question are not trivial and need more analyzing. In particular, the Judges are instructed as to whether or not the drill being conducted under the previously mentioned conditions, presented a risk greater than that simply assumed when agreeing to participate in the sport. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident through no fault of your own, you should contact an experienced personal injury lawyer to consult. For a free consultation contact the law firm of Zalman Schnurman & Miner P.C. at 1-800-LAWLINE (1-800-529-5463).

Elevator Accidents can result in serious injuries.  If you have been injured due to an elevator defect you should contact at attorney to discuss your legal options. In New York owners of building have a non-delegable duty to provide a safe and properly working elevator.  Owners of buildings cannot avoid liability by simply saying they relied an an elevator repair company to maintain the elevator.  The elevator maintenance and repair company may be liable for... fall, drop, elevator, machine, malfunction

In New York City streets and sidewalks are filled with manhole covers, grates, metal cellar doors, posts from street signs, gas caps, and all sorts of embedded objects.  Pedestrians are often caused to trip and fall over street and sidewalk hardware which is defective or raised above the walking surface. Who is responsible for each of these manhole covers, grates and objects in the street and sidewalk? manhole, hole, grate, covering, New York city, NYC,

What is the Statute of Limitations for suing a cruise line for personal injuries? The time and place in which a lawsuit may be brought against a cruise line is often controlled by the cruise line.  The ticket for the cruise usually limits the location where a lawsuit may be commenced, the time  within the cruise line must be put on notice, and the time during which a lawsuit must be commenced.  The venue...

Effective immediately New York City is requiring landlords to notify new rental tenants of bed bug infestations that have plagued the building and unit during the prior year.  Dubbed the Bedbug Disclosure Act, law A10356B/S8130 which adds Section 27-2018.1 to the New York City Administrative Code, takes effect immediately. The section requires that owners of housing accommodations "shall furnish to each tenant signing a vacancy lease, a notice promulgated or approved by the... infestation, ruined, landlord, tenant, damages, responsibility, negligence, landlord, apartment, rights, legal action, lawsuit, personal injury, unsafe,

NY Laws against using phone while driving. Deaths caused by drivers distracted by phone. Can I text and drive in NY. Can I text while stopped at a red light. Can I check my phone while stopped. Accidents caused by phone use. How many people are killed by car accidents. Experience personal injury lawyer for wrongful death case. NY Lawyer for car accident. Lawyer for accident caused by talking on phone. Experienced Personal Injury Lawyer for accident caused by texting. Lawyer in NY, New York, NYC, New York City, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island, Richmond, Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester for car accident. Rise in driving deaths due to cell phones. Best NY Wrongful Death Personal Injury Lawyer. mobile, phone, text, call, hands free, device, cell, car, multi tasking, driving, distracted, death, road, causes, young, teenager

In the long run, self-driving cars are expected to be safer than cars driven by humans, particularly because the mechanism will reduce injuries and deaths. However, in the short run, autonomous self-driving cars are likely to be involved in many accidents resulting in injuries, deaths, and lawsuits, and a general “added danger”.

In the State of New York, the owner or property must keep their property in a reasonably safe condition.  Thus, property owners must remove snow and/or ice from their private property, where pedestrians are expected to walk, within a reasonable amount of time after the snowfall ends.  Such snow removal areas would be walkways, parking lots, driveways, etc. In the City of New York, the property owner is also required maintain the public sidewalk in...

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Given that I am a Personal Injury Attorney, Scoutmaster of a Boy Scout Troop, the member of the Nassau County's Boy Scout Risk Management Committee, and the father of two Boy Scouts, it is no surprise that when someone sues the Boy Scouts of America for negligence, it is of interest to me. This particular lawsuit arises out of a 20 mile Troop hike through Big Cypress National Park in the... national, Bsa, scoutmaster, assistant, scout, student, teen, teenager, child, death, negligence, responsibility, oath, national, hike, physical activity

In most personal injury actions where is is alleged that there is a dangerous condition the plaintiff or claimant must deal with the issue of notice.  Thus if the allegation is that there is a crack in the sidewalk, ice on the walkway, pothole in the parking lot, that the ceiling collapsed, or water on the stairway, usually one of 3 things must be proven. crack, notice, sidewalk, action, plaintiff, client, responsibility, options, handle, statute of limitations, time, claim, file, notice, ice, injury

Potholes are the cause of many accidents. People trip and fall due to potholes, and cars can lose control due to them. There is no doubt that potholes are dangerous to pedestrians and vehicles alike. Most potholes have there root in cracks that allowed water to seep in . When the water turns to ice it expands and causes the surrounding asphalt to crack and break away. Vehciles driving over the...

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New York has a new rule when it comes to injuries caused by animals.   For the first time in ten years the New York Court of Appeals in Hastings v. Suave has held that an animal owner may be held liable under the theory of negligence.  This is a major departure from the prior New York  rule that an animal owner could only be held liable for an injury caused by an animal if the...

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An employee who is injured while working is entitled to receive workers’ compensation benefits. These benefits pay for medical costs, lost earnings, and other out of pocket expenses. The injured employee may also qualify for a lump sum payment for a permanent injury. It is important to remember, that these benefits apply equally to employees who are injured while working at home, as to those who are injured in a traditional office.

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What is the statute of limitations in a NY Construction Site Accident? In New York an injured party normally has three years from the date of occurence to start a lawsuit.  If you have been injured at a construction site you have three (3) years to sue the parties responsible for your personal injuries. The most likely defendants in a construction site accident is the owners of the property, the general contractors,...

The New York State Trial Lawyers publishes a magazine called the "Bill of Particulars" that keeps New York State personal injury lawyers up to date on the latest developments in personal injury law.  The most recent issue has an article written by Marc Miner, Esq.,  about the state of premises law as it concerns  bed bugs.  That article can be read elsewhere on the www.1800Lawline.com web page at http://www.1800lawline.com/bed_bugs

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The following article appeared in the February 27, 2012 New York Law Journal: WHEN ANIMALS ATTACK IN NEW YORK By Marc Miner Esq. During the past year victims of animal attacks have had a hard time finding relief through the courts.  Towards the end of 2011 the Court of Appeals in Smith v. Reilly dismissed plaintiff’s case because he could not overcome the defendant’s submission that the dog in issue did... animal attack, hurt, attack, dog , pet, pain, bit, painful, hurt, ouch, attacked, leash, unleashed, hurt, pain

"Black Ice" is defined as a thin layer of ice on pavement, which is usually clear and hard to see.  During the day, the pavement may look like it is merely wet, not icy, thus hiding the danger.  During the night, black ice is virtually impossible to see.  Because of the difficulty in being seen, black ice can be particularly dangerous. But, if you slip and fall on black ice, can you successfully sue for... black ice, slip, fall, trip, dark, night, cant see, sleet

New York State Governor David Patterson signed into law legislation that fixes a loophole in the rules which govern prosecuting driving while intoxicated offenses.  When blood is drawn from a driver to determine the blood alcohol level, the blood test must be done within two hours of the suspect being taken into custody.  The blood test may be performed at the request of a police officer, but formerly had to be... driving, drunk, liability, danger, safe,

A single unmarked step can be a tripping hazard to the unwary, resulting in an unexpected fall.  Single step risers are against good and accepted safety, building and architectural guidelines.  When a pedestrian trips and falls due to an unseen single step serious injuries can result, because they are unprepared for the fall, and do not have time to prepare or protect themselves. architecture, unsafe, not a safe distance

Big Brother is watching.  More and more buildings have surveillance cameras on them that record everyday going ons, and incidentally record accidents as they happen.  Red Light Cameras that are in place to capture motorists who ignore red light signals.  However, the images they take can also be used to determine who was at fault for an intersection accident. Many times when two cars or vehicles collide in an intersection both... red light camera, car accident, evidence, available for use

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In the State of New York a person has three years to sue for a car accident.  The Statute of Limitations is 3 years from the date of the accident to sue someone for negligence while operating a motor vehicle.  In NY a pedestrian, passenger or driver of a motor vehicle has three years to sue for personal injuries or property damage caused by private individuals or businesses, pursuant to CPLR... Car accidents, hurt, collision, fender bender, stop light, form behind, hit, injury, pain, air bag, jerk, seat belt, accidental, speeding, unsafe, negligent

The front page of today's New York Times contains an article about lawsuits arising from falling tree limbs in New York City.  Injuries from falling tree limbs is only likely to rise for a number of reasons. NYC is on a mission to plant a million trees, and is halfway to that goal.  However, they have at the same time slashed the funding for tree pruning and inspection.  Over the past... prune, park, clean, trees, foliage, leaves falling,slip,

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In what at least one judge has called the “the stupidest thing I've ever read,” the owners of Madison Square Garden have written to law firms to inform them that if they are suing Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG), all lawyers from the suing firm will be banned from any of the venues they operate. MSG owns and operates Madison Square Garden, The Beacon Theatre, and Radio City Musical Hall, among other venues. As one can imagine, MSG is involved in litigation from time to time, including two different sets of minority shareholders asserting that MSG’s controlling shareholders, members of the billionaire Dolan family, improperly orchestrated a merger for their own benefit. MSG properties have also been sued by persons suffering personal injuries alleging negligent conditions. In court, an MSG attorney argued that...

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The New York State Legislature recently voted 63-0 to pass the Child Victims Act (CVA). The Child Victims Act is seen as a major victory for sufferers of sexual abuse and was passed this January. The law will have multiple legal consequences, all of which are beneficial to plaintiffs and victims. While our firm only handles personal injury cases (which is civil law), it is still important to note the impact that the Child Victims Act will have in regards to criminal law. The new law will allow law enforcement to file charges against an abuser, as long as the victim is still under the age of 28, and misdemeanor charges against an abuser as long as the victim is under the age of 25. Previously, you could not file charges if a victim was over the age of 23 in the state of New York before the Child Victims Act was passed. This is a welcome development in terms of helping to ensure our society metes out fair punishment for crimes. Even more welcoming, and of particular importance to our firm and our clients, is the changes in civil law that the Child Victims Act provides for. The Act’s passage triggered two extremely important changes in our current laws, one which will always apply and another which will only last a year. Let’s first discuss the former of these two; victims of sexual abuse as children will now be able to file civil charges up until the age of 55. Previously, victims could only file charges up until the age of 28, as was the case in regards to pressing criminal charges. This is an extremely important development and a major victory for victims. While similar provisions have failed to pass in previous years, modern psychological information and research has helped explain why so many victims wait lengthy amounts of time before stepping forward, alleviating lawmakers and critics concerns about possible fraud. The second change in civil law that the Child Victim’s Act provides for, which is set to only last one calendar year, was even more controversial. For a period of one year, commencing in August 2019, The State of New York will allow all victims of sexual abuse to file civil charges against abusers and enabling institutions, regardless of when the abuse in question occurred. The one-year period, which is being referred to as the “look-back window” will allow victims of child sexual abuse previously locked out of suing for damages because of New York State’s age limits, to recover monetarily. Importantly, this means that if you were a victim of sexual abuse as a child, and are older than the age of 55, than now is the time to contact a personal injury attorney. The “look-back window” had previously received stringent opposition from some private organizations, such as the Catholic Church and the Boy Scouts of America. They argued that the look-back window could possibly bankrupt many of the organizations in New York State that care for children. Specifically, officials in the Catholic Church had called for the State of New York to adopt an agenda similar to their own compensation program, which they claim has helped recompense thousands of victims. These organizations have furthermore spent millions of dollars in lobbying money to help prevent the Act from being passed. The Catholic Church eased their opposition to the bill once it was modified to allow child abuse victims to proceed with civil charges against public institutions, like hospitals, in addition to private organizations. If you have been a victim of sexual abuse as a child, now is the time to contact an experienced personal injury lawyer. The personal injury law firm of Zalman, Schnurman, & Miner employs some of the most experienced personal injury lawyers in New York State. For a free consultation, call Zalman Schnurman & Miner P.C. at 1-800-LAWLINE (1-800-529-5463).

The health care industry is lobbying state legislators in Albany to pass a bill which would severely limit the rights of all victims of medical malpractice. The proposed bill would limit or “cap” pain and suffering compensation in all medical malpractice cases to $250,000, even for the most damaging medical mistakes, including those that leave a patient blind, paralyzed, brain damaged, disfigured, infertile or otherwise gravely injured for life.  Caps would...

A driver will almost always be held liable for an an accident if they caused injury or damages by striking a parked car. Specifically, when only one driver is involved in an accident, and the other vehicle involved in the supposed accident is parked and not moving, all signs point towards the driver of the moving vehicle as being liable. In codified legal terms, this concept is written as follows: “When a vehicle leaves the roadway and strikes an object, a prima facie case of negligence is made out.  Czekala v. Meehan, 27 A.D.2d 565 (2d Dept. 1966), Aff’d 20 N.Y.2d 686 (1967); Martinez v. WE Transp. Inc., 161 A.D.3d 458 (1st Dept. 2018).” *Note: The legal term “prima facie” can be defined as “at first glance” in layman’s terms. The only scenario in which a driver will not be held liable for damages is if he/she is able to provide a valid explanation as to why the accident occurred and is not their fault. This means that when a driver strikes a parked car, the responsibility falls on him/her to provide a legal justification that would clear them of wrong doing i.e. a driver might be able to escape liability by proving that the parked car in question was too far from the curb or illegally parked in an intersection. A real-life example of the responsibility discussed above can be observed in a decision issued in a civil case involving a one-car accident. In said case, a passenger sustained injuries when her taxicab driver lost control of their motor-vehicle and struck a parked car: “This was a one-car accident which occurred when [defendant] lost control of the vehicle he was driving… ‘The accident resulted from the driver losing control of the vehicle, [shifting] the burden to the driver to come forward with an exculpatory explanation’.” Mughal v Rajput, 106 A.D.3d 886, 888 (2d Dept. 2013). *Note: The legal term “exculpatory” can be defined as a “show or declaration that (someone) is not guilty of wrongdoing.” If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident involving a taxi driver or parked car, you should contact a NY Personal Injury Lawyer who is experienced in handling motor vehicle accidents and cases involving stationary objects. For a free consultation contact the law firm of Zalman Schnurman & Miner P.C. at 1-800-LAWLINE (1-800-529-5463). driving, safety, insurance, parked, park, car, moving, stagnant, immovable object, driver, lawyer, personal, injury, case, civil, law, taxi, cab, fare, driver, lyft, uber, moving, speeding, safety,

A volunteer can be sued if someone is injured due to his or her negligence, but a person cannot be sued for providing first aid or emergency treatment at the scene of an accident.  All 50 states have some type of Good Samaritan Law which will protect a person who helps out in an emergency.  An overriding purpose of such statutes are to encourage laypersons and professionals to help out those in need, even when... helping out,helpful, good samritan, seinfeld

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The personal injury Law Firm of Zalman Schnurman & Miner has moved to 1430 Broadway, Suite 1802, New York, NY located in midtown Manhattan at the corner of 40th Street.  In the new location the firm will continue to represent accident victims, helping them recover maximum compensation for their injuries. The office is located on the cusp  of Times Square, walking distance to Penn Station and Grand Central, as well as...

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Pedestrians in New York City have a busy enough time trying to avoid being struck by cars, bicycles, and other pedestrians, so when danger strikes from above it is the last thing they expect. Unfortunately objects can fall from above and cause serious injuries.  Attorney for injuries caused by falling object; Personal injury lawyer for being struck by an object that fell from above; injury due to construction materials falling from building; Injury due to snow or ice falling from building; Best personal injury lawyer in New York for case involving being struck by falling objects, materials. Lawyer for being struck by ice falling off a building. Lawyer for being struck by debris falling from building. Lawyer for being struck in the head by materials falling from building.

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If you are or bitten or injured by a dog in New York, what are your rights?  The law of the State of New York is that the owner of a domestic animal such as a dog who either knows or should have known of that animals's vicious propensities will be held liable for the harm the animal causes as a result of those propensities.   Vicious propensities include the "propensity to do... dog, pet, leash, escaped, pain, bite, jaw, deep, rights negligence, lawsuit

A new law has been passed that increases the minimum auto liability insurance requirements in New Jersey to $25,000 beginning in 2023, and a minimum of $35,000 starting in 2026. The new law also requires $50,000 of coverage for accidents involving more than one person starting on 2023, and $70,000 when more than one person is involved starting in 2026.

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What is the Statute of Limitations in New York for a medical malpractice case? In NY the time to sue a doctor, hospital, or medical professional is two and one half years (2.5 years) from the date of malpractice, or the last date of continuous treatment. The time for an infant (someone under the age 18) to sue  for medical malpractice is 10 years from the date of malpractice or two and one...

The following details how much liability insurance rideshare vehicles, such as Uber and Lyft, are required to have/have? Rideshare services have become immensely popular in recent years, as companies such as Uber and Lyft have helped millions of New York residents/visitors avoid a dreaded curbside wait for a taxicab. However, the rise of rideshare services has had negative effects as well. In particular, the advent of rideshare services has resulted in a greater usage of the roadways by inexperienced drivers. The greater usage of roadways by inexperienced drivers has resulted in a number of accidents involving rideshare vehicles; accidents many believe parent rideshare services should be held liable for. However, many companies have attempted to distance themselves from their drivers, claiming that they only provide the platform and that their drivers are independent contractors. In response, New York instituted some of the strictest ridesharing insurance laws in the nation, to ensure Uber and other rideshare services are being properly regulated. The policies instituted provide for differing insurance availability and liability depending on whether the driver is online, offline, or carrying passengers at the time of incident. NEW YORK CITY Rideshare service drivers within city limits must comply with the standards set by the New York City Taxi and Limo Commission. This means all New York City Uber and Lyft vehicles must have the commercial liability insurance coverage as yellow taxi cabs in NYC. All rideshare vehicles in NYC with 1 to 8 passengers are required to have liability coverage of $100,000 per person, and $300,000 per accident. The below information is applicable to New York, excluding New York City. OUTSIDE OF NEW YORK CITY Unlike New York City, the state is less restrictive of what company provides the rideshare driver’s insurance. The policy coverage could come from insurance purchased by the driver through a third party, or from the policy of the parent company themselves. Therefore, the below details the minimum liability insurance requirements as mandated by New York State. DRIVER IS ONLINE: PASSENGER IN CAR OR HEADED TO PICKUP If the driver is “online” with a passenger in the car or headed to pick one up after accepting a fare, New York State mandates the vehicle have liability insurance of up to $1,250,000 (one million two hundred fifty thousand dollars) per accident. The insurance kicks in the moment that a rideshare driver accepts a trip, and lasts until the moment the passenger is dropped off. The insurance coverage will be available to any passenger injured while partaking in a rideshare service, or anyone else injured due to the negligence of the driver. DRIVER IS ONLINE, BUT NOT ON TRIP If the driver is “online,” but not carrying any passengers, i.e. waiting for a customer to request a trip, rideshare service drivers must have liability insurance to help offset injury to the aggrieved party. In such a case, New York mandates that the insurance provides for a payout of up to $75,000 for bodily injury per person, $150,000 for bodily injury per accident, and $25,000 for property damage per accident. If the accident is not caused by the rideshare service driver, but rather by a different, uninsured motorist, rideshare service insurance companies will provide coverage for the service driver. For one, Uber’s policy comports to the minimum auto insurance liability mandated by New York State. The company will provide up to $25,000 in injury liability per person ($50,000 per accident) and $50,000 per person for death ($100,000 per accident). DRIVER IS OFFLINE If the driver is “offline” and not currently using the Uber app, insurance liability will stem from the driver’s personal auto coverage policy. Thus, the situation will be resolved notwithstanding the driver’s relationship with the parent rideshare service. In the state of New York the minimum liability insurance that a car owner can have on the car is a $25,000/$50,000 policy, meaning that the policy will pay up to $25,000 for any single person’s injuries, and up to a total of $50,000 for all persons injured in an accident due, to the liability of the driver/owner of the car. For specifics on Uber’s insurance program click on the link. LIABILITY INSURANCE vs. NO FAULT INSURANCE Liability Insurance is used to compensate an injured party for non-economic losses such as pain and suffering. Liability insurance is also used to pay an injured party’s economic losses above $50,000, if No Fault Insurance has been exhausted. For an injured party to obtain payment of from the liability insurer of a vehicle, the injured party must show that the driver or owner of the vehicle was at fault for the accident which caused the injuries. All rideshare vehicles, operating anywhere within the State of New York, including New York City, must carry No Fault Insurance. This means all vehicle policies including those for rideshare vehicles, are required to provide coverage of at least $50,000 per person, for economic losses such as, medical expenses, lost earnings, and other economic expenses experienced by a hurt driver/passenger/pedestrian regardless of who was at fault in the accident. No Fault Insurance pays for economic losses regardless of who is at fault for the car accident or the resulting injuries. No Fault insurance only pays for economic losses, up to $50,000. Contact an Experienced Personal Injury Lawyer If you or a loved one has been injured while driving/riding in an Uber, Lyft or other ridesharing service, you should contact an experienced personal injury lawyer to better understand your rights. The attorneys of Zalman Schnurman, & Miner are experienced in helping rideshare service accident victims recover compensation for their injuries. For a free consultation contact our firm over the phone at 1-800-Lawline (1-800-529-5463), 212-668-0059 or through email at info@1800lawline.com.

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Following a rash of accidents in Central Park the speed limit has been reduced to 20 miles per hour unless otherwise posted. The speed limit in Central Park applies to both motor vehicles and bicycles.  Part of the reason for the lowering of the speed limit is to slow down bicyclists as there has been a rash of bicycle - pedestrian collisions. Elsewhere in the City of New York the speed...

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If you happen to be injured while a passenger in a taxi cab, here is what you should do. First, you should contact the proper authorities. Call the Police to the scene. Second, after contacting the proper authorities, get all the information you can on the vehicles involved in the accident. Fortunately, taxis are required to carry both No Fault and liability insurance. No Fault Insurance pays for economic expenses, such as medical bills, for passengers of Taxis and for pedestrians or bicyclists struck by taxis. Each Taxi carries $50,000.00 in No Fault Insurance. No Fault insurance will pay benefits regardless of whose fault the accident is. Liability insurance will pay for pain and suffering for those injured due to the negligence of a Taxi driver.

It would appear that incidents of medical malpractice, which are totally preventable, happen more often than one would think possible. According to a recent press release, Johns Hopkins patient safety researchers estimate that a surgeon in the United States leaves a foreign object such as a sponge or a towel inside a patient’s body after an operation 39 times a week, performs the wrong procedure on a patient 20 times a... mistakes, funny, doctor, negligence, issues, malpractice

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So you tripped and fell over a raised sidewalk in the City of New York.  You slipped and fell on ice on the sidewalk.  Who is responsible for fixing the sidewalk?  Who is liable for injuries suffered?  Who do I sue? Well, in New York City the owner of the property adjoining the sidewalk is responsible for fixing the sidewalk.  Whether the abutting property is a vacant lot, single family home, an apartment... bump, crevice, hole, divot, fall, break, hand, injury, hurt, liable, sidewalk, concrete, company, business, new york city, pain, suffering, broken, dark, night, day big, substantial, lawsuit, liability, responsibility, liability, NYC

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The recent hoopla surrounding United Airlines is a strong reminder of how an injury, including one stemming from the negligence of others, can occur at any time or place. As a personal injury attorney, my initial reaction to hearing the news that United Airlines forcibly removed a passenger simply to move flight personnel to another airport, was that they may be liable for damages. It came as no shock to me that the United Airlines passenger who was involved in the incident, hired a personal injury lawyer soon after the incident. Airline, hazard, travel, lawsuit, possibilities, personal injuries, flights, planes, trip, fall, airport, security, luggage, falling, hostess,

Injuries can offer occur in Health Clubs and Gyms as a result of there being not enough space between and around exercise equipment. A health club depends on a growing membership to stay profitable.  But gym members who have to wait to use equipment will not be happy.  To make sure that health club members do not become unhappy, gym's often add equipment.  Usually though, the gym can not add additional space to accommodate...

The City of New York paid out $520.6 million in settlements and judgments of personal injury and property damage claims in fiscal year 2010, down 7% from 2009. The vast majority of money the city paid out, 98%, is for personal injury claims.  Two-thirds of the claims were allotted to 3 agencies, the police department, the Health & Hospitals Corporation, and the Department of Transportation. Claims paid on behalf of both the DOT and...

What is the statute of limitations in New York for bicycle accidents involving personal injuries? There is a three (3) year statute of limitations in NY for personal injury claims involving bicycles.  Persons injured in bicycle related accidents, whether a bicyclist, pedestrian or motorist, have three (3) years from the date of occurrence to start a lawsuit. In bicycle accidents resulting in death there is a two (2) year statute of limitations for...

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If you are injured in a hit and run motor vehicle accident in New York you need to know the law, and that there are important steps you must take to protect your rights. A hit and run accident in New York is an accident caused by a motor vehicle, where neither the operator nor owner of the vehicle can be identified. Further, there must be contact between the unidentified vehicle and...

What is “negligence?” What is “Assault and Battery?” What is the difference and why does it matter? Negligence is the failure to take proper care in doing something. For example, a driver may be negligent in hitting a pedestrian because: he failed to observe the pedestrian; was speeding, or failed to yield the right of way. “Assault and Battery” is the act of intentionally striking another person. If you intentionally run someone over with your car, you have committed an assault and battery. If criminal charges are brought, the criminal charge would be called an “Assault”. If the victim sued in Civil Court, the intentional act would be called a “Battery.”

Here is a link to the associated Press' video of a press confernece held in our office alerting the public that guests are being infected by bed bugs. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDFNgvdY9uo  Our office is aware of at least 3 families who have stayed at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City who have been bitten by bed bugs.  In at least two of the occasions the bed bugs were transported back to the guest's home...

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The law firm of Zalman Schnurman & Miner handles stairway trip and fall matters throughout the New York area.  We have many years of experience in all sorts of trip and fall cases. Trips and fall on stairways can occur as a a result of many types of defects such as: uneven steps, steps (risers) that are too high, steps (treads) that are too deep or too narrow.  When steps vary... trip, fall, stairway, liability, negligence, steps, injury

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Downstate counties will accept “the filing of new non-essential matters though” electronic filing, beginning May 25, 2020. The report was issued in light of the fact that many downstate counties have not yet satisfied the necessary criteria to be eligible for re-opening under Governor Andrew Cuomo’s guidelines. These counties include but are not limited to, the five boroughs of New York City, Nassau and Suffolk County, and Westchester County.

If you have been involved in a hit and run car accident you should contact an attorney as soon as possible.  Our law firm is experienced in representing victims of hit and run car accidents in New York. If you have been injured in a hit and run car accident in New York there is certain information you should be aware of.  First of all, there is insurance coverage for all... hit and run, accident, injured, escaped, ran away, liable, lawsuit

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The State of New York recently introduced and passed a bill, effective 4/18/2020, instituting some of the strictest trampoline park safety laws in the nation. New York General Business Law Article 12-C titled “Trampoline Park Safety” instituted a variety of restrictions and requirements for operators of trampoline parks.

The ground can be slippery while it is snowing, especially if the snow is wet or icy. Sleet can be especially slippery.  If you slip and fall while it is snowing, can you sue anyone for allowing a dangerous condition? Is a home or building owner required to keep a sidewalk clear of snow during a storm? In New York, a home or building owner will not be liable to someone...

In New York, the rule has long been that a dog gets one free bite. More, specifically, if someone is injured by an animal, the victim is required to prove that the animal had previously shown a “vicious propensity” in order to recover from that animal’s owner. Likewise, when suing a landlord for harm done by an animal owned by a tenant, the injured victim has to show that the landlord was previously aware of the animal’s vicious propensity in order to recover. If the injured party cannot prove a prior known vicious propensity, the case will be dismissed.

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Did you slip or fall in a post office? Trip at a  post office? Have a car accident caused by a postal vehicle?  If you are injured due to the negligence of the Post Office you can sue them, but must follow proper protocols under the Federal Tort Claims Act. If you are injured due to the negligence of the United States Post Office , and wish to obtain compensation, you must file a claim with the...

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Unguarded holes or openings at construction sites can cause construction workers to fall from a height and be seriously injured. Injured construction workers are entitled to recover damages for their injuries. An experienced NY construction accident lawyer explains the law allowing construction workers to recovery for their injuries due to falls through holes, openings and shaft ways. NYC Personal Injury lawyer for construction site falls in NY, New York, Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn, Kings, Queens, Staten Island, Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Injured worker from falling from height. Injured worker falling through a hole in floor. Injuries from falling down shaft. Construction worker injured from falling through unguarded opening. Who can construction worker sue after falling from height through an opening, hole or shaft-way? Best lawyer in New York for construction accident case involving fall though floor, scaffold, opening, hole or shaft? Can I sue for accident at construction site? Can I sue the owner of a construction site? Can I sue the GC of a construction site? Who can I sue for my fall at a construction site?

Ice and snow falling off New York City Building injures pedestrian. Ice falling off Arcade Plaza in Midtown Manhattan injures pedestrian. In what was, at least, the second time, a pedestrian has been struck by ice falling off this NYC building/ NYC Personal Injury Lawyer representing pedestrian for injuries suffered due to snow and ice dropping from office building. Dangerous falling ice strikes pedestrian injuring him. Attorney for accident in New York for injuries from ice falling from building. Pedestrian struck in head and injured by ice and snow. ice, snow ,sleet, slush, trip, fall, avalanche, drop, icy, icicles, building, window sill, trip, from above,

We are ecstatic to announce that Zalman Schnurman & Miner is a recipient of the Avvo Client's Choice award for 2019. Having already served the Metro New York area for over 30 years, we at Zalman Schnurman & Miner are proud to continue providing quality service to those injured through no fault of their own. If you would like to check out our profile page on Avvo, click on the icon above or click here. If you have been injured in an accident through no fault of your own, now is the time to contact an experienced personal injury lawyer. The personal injury law firm of Zalman, Schnurman, & Miner employs some of the most experienced personal injury lawyers in New York State. For a free consultation, call Zalman Schnurman & Miner P.C. at 1-800-LAWLINE (1-800-529-5463).

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Zalman Schnurman & Miner P.C. are New York personal injury attorneys. We work tirelessly to ensure that our clients are rightfully compensated for their injuries resulting from: trips & falls, construction worksite negligence, automobile accidents, and medical malpractice. Zalman Schnurman & Miner P.C. handles most first party insurance cases and takes on clients as far north as Rockland and as Far East as Montauk.

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The person who starts a lawsuit normally has some choice where to bring the lawsuit. Specifically, in New York, a person injured in an accident can bring the lawsuit either where the injured party resides or where the defendant resides or does business, unless there is a rule to the contrary. Sometimes when there is a contract between the parties the contract will state the venue where any future dispute will be litigated,...

Starting this week you will be hearing advertisements for the New York Personal Injury Firm of Zalman Schnurman & Miner. The ads are playing on 1010 WINS News.  Feel free to contact us and tell us what you think. Zalman Schnurman & Miner are NY Personal Injury Attorneys.  We handle all types of accident and injury cases.   Feel free to call us at 1-800-LAWLINE (1-800-529-5463) for a free consultation. All personal injury...

Anybody can find themselves in need of legal assistance after suffering a personal injury. Car accidents, tripping and slipping hazards, medical malpractice, assaults, and injury from defective products, are all examples of personal injury. Personal injury law (also known as tort law) enables a person injured by one of these types of acts or other similar acts to file a civil lawsuit and seek damages for any type of losses sustained. The purpose of this area of law is to allow the injured party to recoup financially from the harm done.

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In deciding two cases, New York's Court of Appeals has made clear that the State of NY does not allow a case based on negligence to be brought by an injured party against the owner of a domestic animal.  The two cases, decided June 9, 2015, are Doerr v. Goldsmith and Dobinski v. Lockhart. In both cases, Doerr and Dobinski, the plaintiffs were bicyclists injured by dogs which ran into the roadway. In...

Information regarding injuries suffered on construction sites in New York; Falls from heights; ladders; scaffolds; trips and falls at construction sites; New York Laws protection construction workers; building collapses; crane collapses; construction accidents; injuries caused by saws on construction sites; power tools; saws missing guards; Expert experienced personal injury lawyer for construction accident cases; NYC Construction accident lawyer

As of November 1st, 2020, New York has a new seat belt law, which requires all occupants in vehicles to use seat belts regardless of where they are in the vehicle. Previously, passengers 16 years of age or older were not required to wear seat belts in the back seats of vehicles. The seat belt law applies to all vehicles, including personal vehicles, taxis, and ride share vehicles, such as Uber and Lyft. The purpose of the law is to reduce injuries to occupants in both the front and back of vehicles. Wearing a seat belt in the back seat protects the front seat occupants. If the backseat passenger is not wearing a seatbelt, they can be “launched” forward in an accident. In personal injury lawsuits, a victim’s recovery can be reduced due to the failure to wear a seatbelt. If a defendant is able to establish that the victim’s injuries would have been lessened by the wearing of a seat belt, the jury can reduce the damages recovered so that the victim only recovers for the amount of injuries taht would have been sustained had the victim been wearing a seatbelt. This has been the law for many years. Thus, there are many good reasons for all occupants of a vehicle to wear a seat belt. It is the law. More importantly, doing so protects the person wearing the seat belt as well as other people in the vehicle. Buckle up!

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Can I Sue if I Was Injured on the Job?   If you are injured while at work you are entitled to workers' compensation benefits. Workers' Compensation is provided to employees for injuries suffered regardless of who was at fault.  If you are injured on the job you may not sue your employer for damages, you are limited to Workers' Compensation benefits.   However, if you are injured while at work you...

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Read about some of the successful cases we've handled for our clients. Zalman Schnurman & Miner are Manhattan accident attorneys who represent victims injured in personal injury, slip and fall, auto accidents, and construction accidents in NYC. Call 1-800-LAWLINE today to discuss your case with our Bronx auto accident attorneys.

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