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When a loved one’s life is cut short because of another’s negligence, families are left not only with grief but also with mounting financial burdens. In New York, the wrongful death laws allow certain individuals to pursue compensation on behalf of the deceased person’s estate, but not everyone affe…
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Who Qualifies as a Beneficiary in a Wrongful Death Suit in New York?
December 11th, 2025Filing Against the City: Special Considerations for Claims vs. NYCHA or DOT
December 2nd, 2025Filing a claim against a private property owner in New York City can already feel complex—but when the City of New York or a government agency like the NYC Housing Authority (NYCHA) or Department of Transportation (DOT) is responsible, the process becomes even more complicated. At Hill & Moin…
Elevator & Escalator Safety: NYC Owners’ Duties
November 24th, 2025At Hill & Moin LLP, our New York City personal injury lawyers have handled countless elevator and escalator accident cases involving negligent property owners and unsafe maintenance practices. In a city like New York, where millions rely on elevators and escalators daily in office buildings, tra…
When Hotel Leaks Cause Slip-and-Fall Injuries
November 17th, 2025At Hill & Moin LLP, our premises liability attorneys understand how a relaxing hotel stay can turn into a nightmare when poor maintenance leads to a slip and fall accident. Among the most overlooked causes of serious injuries in hotels are waterproofing failures—leaks that make floors dangerousl…
Pool or Playground Injuries on Private Property
November 10th, 2025At Hill & Moin LLP, our personal injury attorneys have represented countless families whose lives were changed by swimming pool accidents and playground injuries on private property. These cases often raise difficult questions about responsibility and liability. If an accident occurred at someon…
Are Nursing Home Falls Neglect or Accidents?
November 3rd, 2025At Hill & Moin LLP, our experienced nursing home abuse lawyers have seen firsthand how devastating nursing home falls can be for elderly residents and their families. While some falls are true accidents, many are preventable and occur because nursing homes fail to provide the level of care and s…
NYC Street Vendor Collisions: Who’s Liable for Misplaced Carts?
October 27th, 2025In the bustling streets of New York City, street vendors are an iconic part of everyday life. From hot dog stands to fruit carts, vendors bring vibrancy—and valuable convenience—to the city’s sidewalks. But with so many mobile carts operating near store premises, crosswalks, and public spaces, accid…
Uber and Lyft Liability in Multi-Vehicle Crashes
October 20th, 2025Uber and Lyft have transformed transportation across New York, offering quick, affordable, and convenient rides at the tap of a button. But as more rideshare vehicles crowd the streets, multi-vehicle crashes involving Uber or Lyft drivers are becoming more common—and legally more complicated. Unl…
MTA Bus Accidents: Filing a Notice of Claim
October 13th, 2025Every day, thousands of MTA buses transport millions of passengers throughout New York City. These massive vehicles share crowded streets with cars, cyclists, and pedestrians—an environment where bus accidents can and do happen. Unfortunately, when they do, the injuries are often catastrophic. If…
Advocate Awarded $350,000 Settlement After Accident
October 6th, 2025As a community advocate, J.A.M. is known for his dedication to serving the community. Unfortunately, J.A.M.'s life changed when an unexpected fall left him with serious injuries to his wrist. What began as a simple task to serve his community ended with an emergency visit to the hospital to treat a …