The “Distracted Walker” Phenomenon and Shared Liability in Slip-and-Fall Accidents
New York City is known as the best city in the country for walking and public transportation. Between 2013 and 2023, pedestrian deaths on NYC roads dropped by 45 percent. However, in...
Electric Vehicle Safety and Potential Injuries
Electric vehicles are changing the face of motoring in New York City. Despite its reputation as one of the best cities in the country for walking and public transportation, 83...
Motorist Passing Through Intersection Struck By First Vehicle, Immediately Hit By Second, Settled for $340,000
On a brisk afternoon, S.Y. was wrapping up a day spent at the park exercising with his dogs. Tired and ready to return home, he loaded them into his vehicle,...
Legal Assistant Hurt At Work Wins a 1.8 Million Dollar Settlement
It was a chilly, late winter afternoon when A.R. was outside enjoying the refreshing air during her lunch break. After taking some time to relax and stretch her legs, she...
Victim Of Harrowing Head-On Collision Caused By Distracted Driver Awarded $225,000 in Settlement
Defensive driving is a valuable tool which should be utilized as often as one can. Unfortunately, even the best defensive drivers cannot prevent certain situations. Late afternoon one frigid winter...
Documenting Evidence After a Slip-and-Fall Accident
After a slip-and-fall accident, it may seem like the existence of the hazardous conditions that caused your slip-and-fall incident won’t be enough to prove the at-fault party’s negligence. While the...