Recent Blog Posts
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 »
Study Finds that Red Light Cameras Save Lives
In growing numbers, cities are ending their red light camera programs under pressure from a vocal minority of people who dislike the automated violation monitors. A recent study conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has discovered that red light cameras have prevented hundreds of fatal accidents across the US, and that… Read More »
Federal Regulators Introduce Rule Which Would Make Speed-Limiting Devices Mandatory in Large Trucks
The National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) have recently presented similar rules for public comment that would force large commercial vehicles to travel at reasonable speeds. The rules would make it mandatory for all new commercial vehicles weighing 26,000 lbs or more to come equipped with speed… Read More »
Samsung Recalls Galaxy Note 7 Due to Threat of Fire
Samsung, the world’s highest-selling phone manufacturer, has issued a massive recall of the recently-released Galaxy Note 7, one of its most popular devices. The devices were recalled after numerous reports describing the devices bursting into flame began surfacing. The recall was officially issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). According to Elliott Kaye,… Read More »