Ceiling Collapses in Municipal and Private Buildings
Injuries from Ceiling Falls: Sudden and unexpected, a ceiling fall can cause disastrous injuries when pipes, beams, electrical wires, fixtures and debris come crashing down on a person’s head and body....
View ArticleInjuries caused by Security Personnel (Security Guards, Bouncers etc.)
Many of us have seen unruly, drunk or otherwise combative people forcibly removed from bars, concert halls, or other events. Security personnel (such as security guards, bouncers, Loss Prevention...
View ArticleThe Recently Passed Child Victims Act Gives Victims New Rights Under New York...
What is the New York State Child Victims Act? In 2019, the New York State Senate Passed Bill S2440 which effectively eliminated the Statute of Limitations for childhood sexual abuse survivors, allowing...
View ArticleHow Much Time Do I Have to File a Lawsuit in New York State?
How much time do I have to file a Lawsuit in New York State? Your lawsuit must filed within the applicable time limit in order to be successful. Lawyers and judges refer to that time limit as the...
View ArticleI was a Ground Zero Worker and am Sick as a Result – is it too Late to Apply...
Never Forget! As New Yorkers, the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center was a traumatic, terrifying and tragic event for all of us who remember. We watched breathlessly on television as rescue crews,...
View ArticleCan I Bring a Lawsuit for my Motorcycle Accident Injuries?
As the weather warms and COVID-19 (Coronavirus) social distancing measures continue, many who have been stuck inside, and who have been staring at their parked motorcycles all through the winter will...
View ArticleWhat Can I do if my Child is Being Cyberbullied?
What Can I do if my Child is Being Cyberbullied? While student bullying has long been a problem, in times past, the bullying often ended when the targeted child closed the front door to their home...
View ArticleHow Much Force Can a Police Officer Use to Make an Arrest?
Most arrests do not make the nightly news. The majority are accomplished with little to no force beyond mere handcuffing and the suspect being walked into a waiting squad car by the arresting officer....
View ArticleI was a Passenger in a Car Accident and was Injured – What should I do?
Lawsuits arising from car accidents often involve questions of fault ie who caused the accident. Passengers are usually spared the back and forth over which driver blew the red light or failed to yield...
View ArticleThe New York State Child Victims Act Filing Deadline has been Extended
What is the New York State Child Victims Act? In 2019, the New York State Senate Passed Bill S2440 which effectively eliminated the Statute of Limitations for childhood sexual abuse survivors, allowing...
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