Can You Still Win Your Nassau County Fall Case at 75% Fault?
When Your Own Actions Contributed to Your Nassau County Fall You’re walking through a Nassau County shopping center when you slip on a wet floor while texting. The property owner claims you’re mostly at fault. Unlike many states where being 75% at fault would bar recovery entirely, New York’s comparative negligence law allows you to […]
How Long Must a Hazard Exist Before Westchester Property Owners Are Liable?
When Seconds Make the Difference Between Liability and Dismissal Picture this: you’re walking through a local Westchester County store when suddenly you slip on a piece of paper and suffer a serious injury. The property owner claims they had no idea the paper was there. But here’s the critical question – does it matter if […]
$250 NYC Snow Removal Fines – When Do You Need a Slip Fall Attorney?
When Property Owners Ignore Snow Removal Laws, You Could Pay the Price Picture this: You’re walking to work on a winter morning in Manhattan when suddenly your feet fly out from under you on an icy sidewalk. As you lie there in pain, you might not realize that the property owner who failed to clear […]
Need Your NYC Crash Report? 14-60 Days + $22 Fees
The Hidden Timeline Behind Getting Your Accident Report After a car accident, you might assume getting your police report would be as simple as making a quick phone call—but the reality hits differently when you discover there’s a 14 to 60-day waiting period just to access the document, plus — in some systems — $22 […]
Does Your NYC Truck Case Meet the Serious Injury Definition?
The Hidden Hurdle in Your NYC Truck Accident Case You’re still feeling pain from that truck collision on the FDR Drive last month. Medical bills keep piling up, physical therapy sessions eat into your work schedule, and now your injuries might not qualify as "serious" under New York law. This legal technicality can make or […]
Are 1-3 Family Owner-Occupied NYC Properties Exempt from Slip Fall Liability?
NYC Property Owners Face Unique Sidewalk Liability Rules If you own a one-, two-, or three-family home in New York City and live there, you might be surprised to learn that you could have special protection from sidewalk slip and fall lawsuits. Unlike commercial property owners or landlords of larger buildings, owner-occupied residential properties in […]
Can You Still Win Your NYC Truck Case If You’re Partially At Fault?
When Both Parties Share Blame in a Truck Crash Picture this: You’re merging onto the FDR Drive when a commercial truck suddenly changes lanes without signaling, clipping your vehicle and sending you into the barrier. While the truck driver clearly violated traffic laws, the insurance company claims you were speeding at the time of impact. […]
NYC Traffic Deaths Drop 32% in 2025: Do You Still Need an Auto Lawyer?
Record-Low Traffic Deaths Don’t Mean Your Injuries Matter Less If you’ve been injured in a New York car accident, the fact that citywide traffic fatalities dropped 32% in the first half of 2025 probably offers little comfort as you deal with mounting medical bills and lost wages. While the 87 fatalities recorded so far this […]
Nassau County Property Owners Have 6 Hours to Clear Ice – Need a Lawyer?
When Ice and Snow Create Dangerous Conditions: Your Legal Rights in Nassau County Picture this: You’re walking to your car on a freezing Nassau County morning when suddenly your feet slip out from under you on an icy sidewalk. The property owner had days to clear the ice, yet the walkway remains treacherous. If you’ve […]
Is Your Nassau County Slip Fall Case Worth More Than $15,000?
When Your Slip and Fall Injuries Demand More Than District Court Limits If you’ve suffered a serious slip and fall injury in Nassau County, you might be wondering whether your case belongs in District Court or requires the broader jurisdiction of Supreme Court. The Nassau District Court handles civil matters seeking monetary damages up to […]