With Delivery Trucks More Prevalent in Cities, So Is Risk of Accidents
The digital age has fundamentally transformed consumer behavior, with online shopping now a staple of everyday life. Retail giants such as Amazon, FedEx and UPS have responded to surging demand by dispatching fleets of small trucks and vans into city neighborhoods. From crowded midtown avenues to the winding streets of Brooklyn, these delivery vehicles are […]
New York’s “Dangerous Dog” Statute
New York is one of the many states that has enacted separate liability law covering dog bites. Under the New York Agriculture and Markets Code Section 123, New York has established the “dangerous dog” statute. This law considers a dangerous dog to be one that: Without significant justification, causes serious physical injury or death to a person, […]