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If you were injured because of the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) or the New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT), one of the most important deadlines is this: you generally must serve a Notice of Claim within 90 days of the accident. Missing that deadline can seriously affect—o…
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Filing a Claim Against NYCHA or the NYC Department of Transportation
December 2nd, 2025Elevator & 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 Is a Hotel Liable for a Slip and Fall Caused by a Leak?
November 17th, 2025A hotel may be liable for a slip-and-fall injury caused by a leak if it knew—or reasonably should have known—about the dangerous condition and failed to repair it or adequately warn guests. Under New York premises liability law, simply slipping on a wet floor does not automatically make the hotel re…
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 Accident Notice of Claim: Filing a Claim After a New York Bus Accident
October 13th, 2025If you were injured in an MTA bus accident, one deadline matters more than almost anything else: you generally have only 90 days to serve a Notice of Claim on the correct public entity. Missing that deadline can jeopardize your ability to recover compensation, regardless of how serious your injuries…
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 …
Brooklyn Home Health Aide Wins $375K Settlement After Fall on Black Ice
October 1st, 2025LP, a devoted home health aide from Brooklyn, spends her free time enjoying crafts and playing her guitar. One winter day while on the job, she slipped on black ice and fell, sustaining a wrist fracture. A bystander called for help, and LP was rushed to the hospital — her life suddenly changed by a …