Summer leads to Boating Accidents
Summer in New York means beautiful weather and the opportunity to get out on one of the many waterways that surround the city. However, summer has the greatest frequency of boating accidents. Throughout the past several summers, Long Island has been home to many different boating accidents due to an increased level of boat traffic, inexperienced[...]
Simple Summer Safety
Summertime is synonymous with freedom. The kids are out of school, the vacations are abundant and the days feel longer with the sun settling late in the evening, leaving more time after work to partake in those fun summer activities. However, there are a lot of safety concerns to consider when planning a summer outing or[...]
Premises liability and landlord negligence matters often complex
Residents across the U.S. and in large urban cities like New York City, were recently saddened and disturbed to learn of the deaths of six students who were killed when the balcony on which they stood collapsed. Seven other students who were also standing on the balcony at the time the accident occurred also suffered serious[...]
Please Support the Extension of the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act
After medical evidence irefutably established that the toxic dust at Ground Zero was causing first responders and those who lived and worked near the site to become sick, Congress finally acted. The James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010 reopened the September 11th Victims Compensation Fund to first responders and people who lived and/or[...]
Limousine Accidents in New York
This past weekend, a group of young women were involved in a horrific traffic accident on the North Fork of Long Island. The women, who made the right decision by hiring a limousine to drive them home after an afternoon of wine tasting, were longtime friends who spent the day partaking in a festive summertime tradition.[...]
Eric Garner Settlement
This week marks the one-year anniversary of the death of Eric Garner, the Staten Island man who died at the hands of New York City police officers for selling loose cigarettes. This episode, claimed to be race-fueled by many, sparked months of racially underscored anti-police protests across the nation. This incident was even more newsworthy due[...]
