Proving a Product is Defective
If you’ve been injured by a defective product, there are certain essential elements that must be proven. It must be proven that the product was defective and that this defect caused an injury. A product …
Personal Injury Claims and Pre-existing Injuries
Not every victim of negligence comes into an incident with a clean slate. Many people have some type of injury, either minor or serious, that existed before the incident. Whether this injury includes back pain, …
What Damages are Recoverable in a Wrongful Death Case?
When a loved one dies due to somebody’s negligence, it is a devastating time. Surviving family members go through a great deal of stress and have sustained a heartbreaking loss. While a wrongful death lawsuit …
Accidents in Hotels
New York City is a popular destination for vacations and business trips. In 2017, the city hit a record number of tourists with 62.8 million visitors. Most of these visitors stay in hotels in …
Protecting Workers with Machine Guarding
Moving parts on machinery can be dangerous to workers. Equipment such as conveyor belts can create “pinch points” or “nip points.” They can cause serious injuries such as crushed or amputated fingers, crushed hands, and …
Apartment Fires: Who is Responsible?
Apartment fires can be devastating. Not only can you lose all of your possessions, but you can also sustain severe and life-altering burn injuries. The law generally holds the person responsible for causing the fire …
Who May be Liable in a Product Liability Claim?
When someone is injured by a defective product, they may be able to make a product liability claim. Product liability can be based on defective design, defective manufacturing, or a failure to warn about the …
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Dram Shop Laws in New York
When someone is injured by an intoxicated person, it may not be the intoxicated person alone that is liable for the injuries. In some cases, the business or person who served the intoxicated person alcohol …
The Long-term Effects of Childhood Sexual Abuse
Victims of childhood sexual abuse can experience devastating long-term consequences that require years of treatment. These effects can manifest themselves psychologically as well as physically. This is especially true for individuals who have waited a …
The Importance of the Child Victims Act “Look Back” Provision
Passage of the Child Victims Act in the New York legislature is an important victory for survivors of childhood sexual abuse. It extends the statute of limitations in child sexual abuse cases to the age …