Posted on October 5, 2015 in Car Accidents
New York’s impaired driving laws carry severe penalties. As one example, DUI or drug-impaired driving convictions involve restrictions on driver license renewal. The state adopted emergency regulations in fall 2012 requiring the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles to deny relicensure of any person with three alcohol-related convictions. A New Yorker with certain alcohol offenses must wait… (keep reading)
Posted on October 5, 2015 in Car Accidents
The hustle and bustle of the city is a big draw for New Yorkers. After all, this is the city that never sleeps. However, this proclamation means the city streets never sleep either. That, coupled with the amount of people and traffic jams, spells disaster for some New Yorkers. There are some tips that are… (keep reading)
Posted on October 3, 2015 in Premises Liability
On behalf of Pazer, Epstein, Jaffe & Fein, P.C. posted in Premises Liability on Thursday, August 8, 2013. Many buildings in and around New York are very old. On the one hand, it is nice to respect and maintain these older buildings as they provide a historical feel and a sense of character to the surrounding… (keep reading)
Posted on October 3, 2015 in Premises Liability
An unofrtunate accident on a Coney Island roller coaster has left a 5-year-old with a broken leg and possibly other injuries; and some safety officials are questioning why the roller coaster did not have more safety measures to prevent such a thing from happening. The 5-year-old boy was in one of the roller coaster cars… (keep reading)
Posted on October 3, 2015 in Premises Liability
We recovered $1.2 million for a client who sustained a head injury when she fell through an open sidewalk cellar door which was unmarked and hidden from view.
Posted on October 3, 2015 in Premises Liability
In many areas of the country, including New York City, this winter has been one of the most severe winters on record. Despite the weather, landlords and other property owners are responsible for managing safe premises, which may cause serious injuries or even death if properties are neglected. Recently, streets near New York’s new World… (keep reading)
Posted on October 3, 2015 in Premises Liability
Every day, New Yorkers enter the homes and businesses of others to visit or shop. Yet, patrons rarely think of their safety when coming onto these premises. This is because laws exist to protect invitees from dangerous conditions. However, despite these laws, some property owners still fail to discover hazardous conditions, warn invitees and remedy… (keep reading)
Posted on October 3, 2015 in Premises Liability
Many New Yorkers have probably been in a store and seen a wet floor. It is a dangerous situation, and one that could result in serious injuries, requiring extensive medical care and causing lost wages as well as pain and suffering. But who is at fault in these situations? And can a New Yorker recover… (keep reading)
Posted on October 3, 2015 in Premises Liability
Being a guest in someone’s home, for a social visit or work, may lead to injuries. If the property owner fails to remove dangerous conditions, a visit to a friend or client can lead to medical bills, rehabilitation or lost wages depending on the injury that occurs. Unsafe conditions may not be immediately apparent. For… (keep reading)
Posted on October 3, 2015 in Premises Liability
New York dog owners have the right to enjoy their dogs but may also bear the responsibility of any serious injuries resulting from their pet biting a visitor. Under certain circumstances, a lawsuit may be filed for dog bites or attacks that harm another person. New York is not bound by a requirement that the… (keep reading)
Posted on October 3, 2015 in Premises Liability
Stairs appear deceptively harmless. Some of this illusion may be because stairs are so common. But that ubiquity may be one of the reasons why stairs are such a frequent source for accidents among children. A child under 5 years old is rushed to an emergency room every six minutes in the United States, according… (keep reading)
Posted on October 3, 2015 in Premises Liability
New York City landlords have legal responsibilities for providing safe apartments for tenants. While the following information is for informational purposes only, in general tenants are entitled to have a safe, clean and livable apartment under the warranty of habitability, which is implicit in every residential lease for apartments and public areas, whether oral or… (keep reading)
