Recent Blog Posts
Owner Found Liable for Violation of Scaffold Law after Providing a Defective Ladder
In a recent opinion issued by the New York Appellate Division, the court ruled that a property owner should be found liable under Labor Law § 240(1) to a worker who was injured after being provided with defective equipment by the owner. Cronin v. New York City Transit Authority, the case in question, was… Read More »
What Is the Automatic Stay, and How Does It Work?
One of the most important protections afforded by filing for bankruptcy is the automatic stay. Learn more about how the automatic stay works, what it prevents, and the types of collections that aren’t stayed by bankruptcy, below. Automatic stay basics The automatic stay prevents your creditors from attempting to collect debts in existence at… Read More »
Speeding in Construction Zones Involves Serious Risk
We’ve all seen the signs advising drivers to exhibit caution when driving on a highway that is under construction, so we know that drivers can face stiff penalties for speeding in a work zone under New York law. Even more importantly than the points and fines drivers face for speeding in a work zone… Read More »
Court Considers Liability for Damage of Street Caused by Private Contractor
In previous posts, we’ve discussed the liability that local and state-level government bodies may face for injuries caused by poorly designed or maintained public streets. In a recent case brought before the Second Department of the New York Appellate Division, the justices considered a claim by a plaintiff against both the City of New… Read More »
Advantages of Creating a Living Trust in New York
There are many tools that a skilled estate planning attorney can use in organizing your assets, offering your family and loved ones an easier and less costly way to receive the gifts you left for them. One such tool is the revocable living trust. Not only can a revocable living trust simplify the process… Read More »
Trench Digging Accidents Draw Attention of OSHA
Trench-digging and excavation are two of the most technical and dangerous jobs that can take place on a construction site. As a result, trenching and excavation are special areas of concern to the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA). The death of a young worker in a trenching accident in Manhattan, and subsequent criminal… Read More »
Change in Rules Will Eliminate Forced Arbitration for Nursing Home Residents
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has recently announced a change in its rules that will advance the rights of nursing home residents and their families. Under the changed rule, residents and patients can no longer be forced to arbitrate their claims, and will have the right to take their claims to… Read More »
New Report Shows Patient Record Errors a Source of Malpractice Injury
As we’ve discussed in a previous post, medical malpractice of one form or another accounts for a staggering share of deaths in the US. According to a recent study conducted by nonprofit medical research organization ECRI Institute, patient identification errors are common, potentially lethal, and highly preventable. ECRI Institute’s Patient Safety Organization sought to… Read More »
Court Orders and Their Impact on Your Family Law Case
The most important results of court cases involving family law matters, such as divorces and custodial disputes, are often the orders issued by the court. It is important to understand, therefore, what court orders signify, and how they come to exist. Find out more about the process of creating court orders, below. Court orders… Read More »
Study Finds Strollers and Carriers Involved in Hundreds of Thousands of Accidents
When you’re raising an infant or toddler, you want to ensure their safety and comfort at all times. Finding the right equipment that will keep them safe, as well as ensuring that squirming children remain securely buckled into carriers and strollers at all times, can be challenging. Unfortunately, some of these safety concerns are… Read More »