New York Resident Sues Mall After Fall Caused by Motorized Stuffed Animal
Shopping centers are often bustling hubs of activity, offering a wide array of stores and dining options. As purchasing habits change, malls and retail districts are increasingly using rides, entertainment and other attractions to lure potential online buyers out of their homes. While this might be good for business, these additional features add to the […]
Hazards that Frequently Lead to Parking Lot Slip and Fall Injuries
You might not pay much attention to the parking lot when you’ve arrived at your destination or are heading back to your car, but when the owners and operators of parking facilities ignore potential hazards, the result could be a serious injury caused by a fall. It does not matter if you are in a […]
Injured Patron Sues Eataly After Falling on a Piece of Prosciutto
Even fancy food establishments with high prices sometimes fail to use proper care to clean up something that has spilled on the floor. Serious slip and fall injuries occur at fancy restaurants and gourmet markets just like they do at greasy spoons. One woman learned this lesson the hard way when she slipped on a […]
If You Have a Living Trust, Do You Need a Will?
A living trust is a means of transferring property to designated beneficiaries upon your death. It serves many of the same purposes as a will and is often touted as preferable, since property in a trust does not have to go through the expense and delay of probate. So if you have a trust, why […]
Suing a Property Owner When a Slip and Fall Is Caused by Failure to Clear Snow or Ice
With winter upon us, slip and fall injuries due to ice and snow are likely to be on the rise. Home and business owners have a legal duty to keep their properties safe for guests and others lawfully on the premises. This obligation includes keeping the grounds clear of snow and ice. However, the law […]
Facing the “Open and Obvious” Defense in a Slip and Fall Case
Property owners have a duty to make their property reasonably safe for people who visit and to give adequate warning of hazardous conditions. Similarly, visitors have a duty to use reasonable care while they are on the premises. So how does the law apply in a situation where an obvious danger exists on the owner’s […]
Can You Sue Over a Dog Bite Injury in New York? It Depends.
You might assume that if you are ever bitten by a dog, you will be able to file a claim against its owner to recover damages. But in New York, your ability to receive compensation and the type of compensation you receive depend on the circumstances — including the dog’s possible vicious tendencies and the […]
The Most Common Injuries Resulting from Rear-End Collisions
Rear-end collisions are the most common type of two-vehicle accidents. While they don’t often involve fatalities, rear-enders can result in serious and long-lasting injuries to the occupants of both vehicles involved. In addition, there may be internal or soft-tissue injuries that are not immediately apparent, which means they can be worsened by lack of proper […]
Challenges of Determining Fault in a Truck Accident
Determining fault in accidents involving tractor trailers or other large commercial trucks can be difficult. Shipping goods by truck, especially for long hauls, can involve multiple carriers, drivers, cargo loaders and maintenance providers. Any one of these parties may be responsible, in whole or in part, for causing an accident, which in turn determines who […]
How Does Not Wearing a Helmet Affect a Bicycle Injury Claim?
A helmet is the most important piece of safety equipment for cyclists. Every year thousands of Americans are in bicycle accidents that result in serious injuries, including traumatic brain injury (TBI) and paralysis. A proper safety helmet greatly reduces the chance and severity of head, neck and spinal injuries. As such many states have enacted […]