What Is Comparative Negligence in a Brooklyn Injury Case?
How Comparative Negligence Affects Your Brooklyn Injury Claim If you were hurt in an accident in Brooklyn, you may worry that being partially at fault means you cannot recover any compensation. Under New York law, that is not the case. New York follows a "pure" comparative negligence model, codified in CPLR § 1411, which reduces […]
Can You Sue Your Landlord for Injuries on the Premises?
If you are a residential or commercial tenant and are injured in an accident on the property, a question arises as to whether you can look to the landlord for compensation. The answer depends on who was principally responsible for the condition that led to the accident. While a landlord has an obligation to keep […]