New York’s highest court, the Court of Appeals, recently held that the owner of the adjoining property has the non-delegable duty to maintain the sidewalks free and clear of snow and ice. See He v. Troon Management , 2910 NY Slip Opinion 07643, October 24, 2019. Mr. He slipped and fell on a public sidewalk… Read More
If you or a loved one are involved in an auto accident in New York, it is essential to have a good understanding of your rights under the state’s no-fault insurance system. Part I of this multi-part series covers the basics of no-fault. This article takes a deeper dive. Filing a claim for no-fault benefits… Read More
New York has a comprehensive system for compensating victims of motor vehicle accidents. If you are involved in an accident, it is important to be aware that you are covered for both medical treatment and lost wages. Depending on the severity of the injury, you may also be entitled to seek further compensation by filing… Read More
Summer is often a time of home renovations. Be aware of your insurance needs. We recently handled a case for the homeowner which brings the lesson that you should make sure that you have adequate and proper insurance for your home renovation before you start the work. In our case the homeowners, a husband and… Read More
Citi Bike is seeking to enforce a questionable a waiver of liability found in its rental agreements. In so many words, Citi Bike claims that the waiver of liability (found in the terms of service) bars the renter from suing Citi Bike for a negligently maintained or manufactured bicycle. Citi Bike renters would be very surprised… Read More
In addition to electric bikes, electric scooters are an added risk to pedestrians. E-scooters are motorized scooters. Unlike the manual ones used by a child which is powered by the child pushing, the motorized scooter has an electric motor. E-scooters can reach a maximum speed of 15 mph which is similar to e-bikes in speed. … Read More
Pedestrians and motorists have a new headache. As this newsletter goes to press (June 18th), the New York State Legislature, in its flurry of end of session legislation, has sent to the Governor a bill legalizing e-bikes and e-scooters statewide. Before the bill’s passage, the legality of e-bikes and e-scooters was murky. The murkiness is… Read More
Citi Bike has recalled its pedal assist bicycles amid safety concerns that the brakes can lock and throw the rider. Riders have been thrown over the handlebars upon braking whether it is a sudden stop or a gradual attempt at braking. Dozens of riders sustained injuries when braking the pedal assist bikes, and on April… Read More
If you sustain an injury while visiting New York and we determine that pursuing a personal injury claim is the best course of action, as discussed in part 1 and part 2 of this series, we will begin working on your case immediately. Although it’s best to contact an attorney before you leave New York,… Read More
If you or a loved one have the misfortune of being involved in a motor vehicle accident in New York and sustain severe injuries related to the accident, you may be able to bring a personal injury lawsuit. This means entering the “serious injury threshold,” which takes you outside New York’s No-Fault system, discussed in… Read More