It is well established law that the bereaved family has the right to get possession of the deceased as well as have a swift burial. An associated right is that the body should not be harmed or damaged. It should be surrendered intact to the family. The law recognizes that there can be great emotional… Read More
Last summer we wrote about Citi Bike’s recall of defective e-bikes which caused the operators to be thrown suddenly when braking. Citi Bike acknowledged the bikes were defective and recalled them. Incidentally, Citi Bikes has brought forward a new e-bike available for rental. We had three clients who were injured by these Citi Bikes, and… Read More
It’s a battlefield for pedestrians Aside from regular cars, trucks, and taxis, New Yorkers have to share the road with bicycles, scooters, and even unicycles. The Coronavirus crisis has caused increased ridership in bikes and scooters especially e-bikes and e-scooters. There was a move to legalize e-bikes last summer, but it got stalled over the… Read More
At the time that this newsletter is going to press, Revel has suspended its e-scooter business in New York City due to two recent fatal accidents. Within the last couple of weeks, two people have died. One was a reporter on the local CBS news. She was a passenger; her boyfriend was driving. He lost… Read More
As the impact of the Coronavirus is being changing daily, so is the law on recovering for injuries and death due to Covid-19. Effective August 3, 2020, the Governor signed into law a bill amending the Legislature’s recent grant of limited immunity to healthcare providers and institutions. Therefore, if you have a potential claim for… Read More
In view of the pandemic, the Legislature has extended the time that survivors of child sex abuse can bring suit to October 4, 2021. Originally, the statute of limitations was in August of 2020. The law allows adults to bring damage suits for sexual misconduct that they suffered as a child at either school, an… Read More
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