Building Codes and Premises Liability in New York City
In the busy environment of New York City, resident safety is always a concern. One crucial aspect that ensures the well-being of individuals within the city is adherence to building…
Record Setting Medical Malpractice Brain Injury Verdict
On November 27, 2018, at 3 a.m., then 41 year old William Lee, fell in his bathroom at home in Elmsford. His wife Anna heard the thud, ran to the…
Buses and Pedestrians in New York City
Accidents involving pedestrians and New York City buses are unfortunately common due to the city’s dense traffic, frequent stops, and a high volume of pedestrians. The sheer number of buses…
Construction Worker’s Neck and Shoulder Pain and Suffering Award Affirmed
On September 5, 2018, Nidia Vasquez was injured while working as a laborer at a demolition and construction site in Buffalo when she was struck on her head and a…
The Most Commonly Harmful Defective Products
Product liability is a major aspect of consumer safety, as it emphasizes the responsibility of manufacturers to ensure that their products are safe for public use. When manufacturers fail in…
Proving Negligence After Construction Site Slip-and-Falls
Construction sites are inherently hazardous environments, and slip-and-fall incidents are unfortunately common. These accidents often have profound consequences, including serious injuries, some of which may require surgery and an extensive…
Appellate Court Disallows Punitive Damages Claim Based on Grossly Negligent Hiring of Bus Driver
On September 27, 2019, Miguel Ferrer and his wife, residents of Idaho, were on vacation in Manhattan and decided to take a night tour on top of a sightseeing double…
Large Pain and Suffering Jury Award Slashed as Court Rejects Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Claim
On March 12, 2012, Saikou Sinera, then 29 years old, was injured in a construction related accident when he fell from the fourth step of a ladder while painting inside…
Courts Slash Hip Injury Pain and Suffering Jury Verdict
On April 7, 2011, James Romano, previously a lively, mostly ambulatory and self-sufficient 84 year old, was admitted to a rehabilitation facility in Staten Island to recover from a fall…
Pain and Suffering Damages Verdict Affirmed for Woman in Crash with State Trooper
On August 2, 2018, a state trooper was responding to a 911 call in the Town of Ulster when he drove his police car into the other lane of traffic…
Bicyclist Awarded Significant Pain and Suffering Damages for Leg and Foot Injuries
On October 13, 2013, Jesús Moctezuma was injured when he was driving his bicycle on St. Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan and the driver of a double-parked car opened his driver’s…
Substantial Awards Affirmed for Painter in Ladder Fall Accident
On March 1, 2010, Raul Marquez sustained injuries to his knees and back when he fell from an A-frame ladder in a construction incident while painting crown molding in a…