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School Negligence / Negligent Supervision
- How NY"s New Rule in Negligent Supervision Cases Can Lead to Bad Results
- Why Federal Law Won't Help Your Bullying Case in NY
- Suffolk County Jury Denies Teen Injured in School Lacrosse Game
- Child Hit in Head at Baseball Practice Didn't Assume Risk, Says Nassau Court
- Why We're Taking a School Assault Case to NY State's Highest Court
Construction Site Accidents
- NY Court: Worker Injured in Trip Over Cinder Block at Worksite Must Win
- Injury Claim by Construction Worker Who Tripped Over Doorknob Survives
- Construction Worker Falls from Ladder at Brooklyn Site, Seriously Hurt
- Worksite Owner Maybe Liable for Dust That Falls Into Worker's Eye: NY Court
- Queens Worker Who Fell From Unsecured Ladder Wins Labor Law Claim
Car Accidents
- Kids Better Off Driving With Grandma Than With Mom or Dad, Study Says
- Finding the Silver Lining in a Tragic Queens Car Accident
- Brooklyn Car Accident Case Highlights Importance of Photos
- CDC Predicts That On Average, 1 Pedestrian Will Be Killed Every 2 Hours
- In Big Shift, NY Court Expands Police & EMS Liability for Car Accidents
Slip / Trip and Fall Accidents
- Signed Release Form Doesn't Bar Soccer Injury Claim, Says NY Court
- NY State Can Be Held Liable For Defective Sidewalk, Court Holds
- How Failing to Preserve the Trial Record Ruined a NY Slip & Fall Case
- NY Appeals Court Holds City Liable for Slip & Fall on Black Ice
- Why It's Hard to Hold a Snow Removal Co. Liable in Negligence in NY
Defective Products
- Fire Hazard Prompts HP to Issue Product Recall of More Than 1 Million Fax Machines
- Ignoring Order, NY Company Sold Mattresses Violating Flammability Laws
- One Reason That Manufacturers Will Promptly Recall a Defective Product
- Offered Full Damages for Defective Dryer, NY Insurer Still Says No
- Baseball Gloves Recalled Due to Mold Concerns
General
- Another Hot Coffee Burn Case in NY - and the Plaintiff Wins
- Why Proving Notice in a NYC Trip & Fall Case Isn't Easy
- Why Filing an Insurance Claim for Irene in NY Will Probably Fail
- Technicality Splits NY Appeals Court in Right to New Negligence Trial
- Why Jury Verdict Reports From a NY Personal Injury Case May Be Misleading
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- How a NY Contractor Was Bilked Out of Its Fees for “Extra Work”
- How NY Courts Can Enforce a Contract – Even When It’s Illegal
- Why Ignoring a Lawsuit in NY is a Really Bad Idea
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- Convio, Inc. Under Fire for Possible Breach of Fiduciary Duty
- How to Avoid Monetary Charges in a New York Breach of Contract Case
- New York Court Upholds Non-Compete Agreement in Cross-Country Dispute
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School Negligence / Negligent Supervision
- How Some Sports-Related Injury Cases Survive Dismissal in New York
- An Important Exception to Assumption of the Risk Under New York Law
- The Duty of a School to Supervise Its After School Programs Under NY Law
- How New York's Day Care Licensing Requirements Fail New Yorkers
- Why a Child's Age Is No (Valid) Excuse for Failing to Timely File a Notice of Claim in New York
Construction Site Accidents
- When an Owner & Contractor Will Be Liable For a New York Construction Accident - No Matter What
- How to Prove Liability for a Falling Object at a New York Construction Site
- NY Labor Law Section 240(1) - Who Is Protected By This Statute
- What Type of Construction Risks Are Protected By NY Labor Law §240(1)?
- The 2 Types of NY Labor Law §200 Cases - and How to Prove Them
Car Accidents
- When Rear-Ending Another Vehicle Isn't Automatically Fatal to a New York Car Accident Case
- When the Duties of a Bus Driver to His Passengers End Under New York Law
- New York's Responsibilities for Dangerous Roads
- Why a Malfunctioning Traffic Signal Alone Isn't Enough to Hold NYC Liable in Negligence
- What Is the "Emergency Doctrine" in a New York Car Accident Case?
Slip / Trip and Fall Accidents
- How a Property Owner Can Defeat a Slip & Fall Claim Under New York Law
- The Building Owner's Obligation to the Public Under New York Law
- Why "General Awareness" of a Defect Isn't Enough to Win a Slip & Fall Case in New York
- How to Win the Battle But Lose the War in a New York Slip or Trip & Fall Case
- If Property Is In Foreclosure, Who Can Be Held Liable for a Trip & Fall Under NY Law?
Defective Products
- NY High Court: Danger May Be Obvious, But That Doesn't Mean the Product Isn't Defective
- The Impact of a Tainted Product Recall On Your NY Food Poisoning Case
- The Most Important Issue Before You Start a NY Products Liability Case
- How To Prove A Breach of Implied Warranty Claim Under New York Law
- How To Prove a Breach of Express Warranty Claim Under New York Law
Newsletters
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- Law Offices of Jonathan Cooper May '11 Newsletter
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- Law Offices of Jonathan Cooper March '11 Newsletter
General
- How New York's Courts Assess Comparative Fault in a Negligence Case
- When an Independent Contractor's Negligence Can Lead to Liability Under NY Law
- What NY Courts May Do When a Plaintiff Can't Remember the Accident
- What a Defendant's Bankruptcy Does to Your New York Personal Injury Lawsuit
- How to Prove a Dog Bite Case Against a Landlord Under New York Law
Case Results
School Negligence / Negligent Supervision
- $250,000 Recovered For 7 Year-Old Student Hit By Car at Dismissal
- $37,500 for NYC Student Who Lost Part of His Finger In Defective Door
- $45,000 Recovered for Brooklyn Girl Burned By Excessively Hot Water
Awarded: $250,000
Awarded: $37,500
Awarded: $45,000
Construction Site Accidents
Car Accidents
- $600,000 Recovered for 30-Year-old Queens Man With Neck Surgery
- $145,000 Settlement for Back Injury Resulting from Suffolk Boating Accident
- $75,000 for Queens Man Who Was Backed Into by Lincoln Navigator
Awarded: $600,000
Awarded: $145,000
Awarded: $75,000
Slip / Trip and Fall Accidents
- $500,000 Recovered for Woman Who Sustains Subdural Hematoma After Falling Through Restaurant's Open Trap Door
- $115,000 Post-Trial Settlement for Trip & Fall in Long Island Store
- Defendant's Insurer Tenders Full Insurance Policy for Mail Carrier Who Fractured His Arm In Slip and Fall on Poorly Shoveled Steps
Awarded: $500,000
Awarded: $115,000
Awarded: $100,000
Defective Products
- $550,000 Recovered for Woman Whose Achilles Tendon Was Cut
- $90,000 Recovered for Woman Who Sustained Second Degree Burns When Handle Broke Off From Ceramic Mug
Awarded: $550,000
Awarded: $90,000
Other
- $80,000 Recovered For Woman Assaulted By Building Superintendent
Awarded: $80,000
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Defective Products
Fire Hazard Prompts HP to Issue Product Recall of More Than 1 Million Fax Machines
Fire hazards are not limited to household kitchen items (or cell phones, computers or car batteries), explains Long Island, NY product recall attorney Jonathan Cooper.Slip / Trip and Fall Accidents
Signed Release Form Doesn't Bar Soccer Injury Claim, Says NY Court
Despite signing a release form, an injured soccer player's trip and fall claim can proceed, says a NY court. Long Island, NY attorney Jonathan Cooper explains. NY State Can Be Held Liable For Defective Sidewalk, Court Holds
Can NYS be held liable for a trip and fall? You bet, says a NY Appeals Court, as Nassau County, NY trip & fall attorney Jonathan Cooper explains. How Failing to Preserve the Trial Record Ruined a NY Slip & Fall Case
Long Island, NY slip & fall attorney Jonathan Cooper explains how a plaintiff's failure to object to improper remarks ruined what may have been a valid case.Defective Products
Ignoring Order, NY Company Sold Mattresses Violating Flammability Laws
Ever wonder what would happen if a manufacturer ignored the CPSC's direction to recall a product? Nassau County, NY product liability lawyer Jonathan Cooper expSchool Negligence / Negligent Supervision
How NY"s New Rule in Negligent Supervision Cases Can Lead to Bad Results
NY's new rule in negligent supervision cases - though good - can occasionally lead to bad results. Long Island, NY personal injury lawyer Jonathan Cooper explaiSlip / Trip and Fall Accidents
NY Appeals Court Holds City Liable for Slip & Fall on Black Ice
Given the right factual record, a NY municipality can be held liable for falls on black ice. Long Island, NY slip and fall lawyer Jonathan Cooper explains.School Negligence / Negligent Supervision
Why Federal Law Won't Help Your Bullying Case in NY
Long Island, New York school bullying attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses why constitutional laws are unlikely to help a school bullying claim in New York.Suffolk County Jury Denies Teen Injured in School Lacrosse Game
Long Island, New York school negligence attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses how a Suffolk County jury turned away a teen injured in a school lacrosse game.General
Another Hot Coffee Burn Case in NY - and the Plaintiff Wins
Yes, you can have a viable hot coffee negligence case in New York. Long Island, NY personal injury and negligence lawyer Jonathan Cooper explains.School Negligence / Negligent Supervision
Child Hit in Head at Baseball Practice Didn't Assume Risk, Says Nassau Court
Some NY courts, like this Nassau County one, are increasingly allowing sports injury cases to survive dismissal. Long Island, NY lawyer Jonathan Cooper explains Why We're Taking a School Assault Case to NY State's Highest Court
It is the rare case that warrants going up to NY State's high court. So why does this school assault case fit the bill? NY school negligence attorney explains.Defective Products
One Reason That Manufacturers Will Promptly Recall a Defective Product
Did you ever wonder why a manufacturer would voluntarily recall one of its products? Long Island, NY product recall & defective product attorney explains.General
Why Proving Notice in a NYC Trip & Fall Case Isn't Easy
Here's one more reason that proving a trip & fall case against NYC is challenging: maps change. Long Island, NY trip & fall lawyer Jonathan Cooper explains.Car Accidents
Kids Better Off Driving With Grandma Than With Mom or Dad, Study Says
A recent study found that children are much safer when driving with grandparents than with parents. Long Island, NY car accident attorney Jonathan Cooper explaiSlip / Trip and Fall Accidents
Why It's Hard to Hold a Snow Removal Co. Liable in Negligence in NY
If you thought that proving a negligence case against a snow removal contractor under NY law was easy - think again. Long Island, NY slip & fall lawyer explainsSchool Negligence / Negligent Supervision
The Best Defense to a Negligent Supervision Claim in New York
A recent case from one of NY's appellate courts highlights the best defense to a negligent supervision claim. NY school negligence lawyer Jonathan Cooper explaiConstruction Site Accidents
NY Court: Worker Injured in Trip Over Cinder Block at Worksite Must Win
Learn why a NY Court held that by merely tripping over a cinderblock at a construction site that a worker was entitled to a judgment in his favor under NY law.School Negligence / Negligent Supervision
How One California Teen's School Assault Case Would Fare in New York
Long Island, New York school assault lawyer Jonathan Cooper discusses why a California teen's school assault would likely not survive before New York's courts.General
Why Filing an Insurance Claim for Irene in NY Will Probably Fail
If you're a New Yorker and wondering whether to file an insurance claim for damage you suffered during Irene, you should read this article first.Technicality Splits NY Appeals Court in Right to New Negligence Trial
Technicality Splits NY Appeals Court in Right to New Negligence TrialSchool Negligence / Negligent Supervision
Why this School Negligence/Dog Attack Claim Would Fail in NY
Long Island, NY school negligence attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses why some school negligence cases may succeed in one jurisdiction but fail in another.General
Why Jury Verdict Reports From a NY Personal Injury Case May Be Misleading
Long Island & Queens, NY car accident & personal injury attorney Jonathan Cooper on why jury verdict reports from a NY car accident case may be misleading.School Negligence / Negligent Supervision
How One Student's Texting Led to a Bizarre School Negligence Claim
Long Island & Queens, NY school negligence attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses how one student's grandparents took the concept of school negligence to an extremeSlip / Trip and Fall Accidents
NY Court: Proof of Last Inspection Needed to Defeat Slip & Fall Claim
Long Island, NY slip & fall attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses a recent appellate decision that proof of the last inspection is needed to defeat slip & fall.Long Island, New York child accident attorney, construction site accident and personal injury lawyer Jonathan Cooper practices in Nassau, Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx, New York City and Westchester. In order to order a FREE copy of his Book on New York accident lawsuits entitled "Why Most Accident Victims Do Not Recover the Full Value of Their Claim," or to schedule a free consultation with Mr. Cooper, please contact his main office located in Cedarhurst, Long Island at 516.791.5700.
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FAQs
School Negligence / Negligent Supervision
- Are day care facilities in New York required to carry insurance before they are allowed to be licensed?
- Can a child be held liable for negligence under New York law?
- Can a parent be held responsible, or liable in negligence, for the acts of his child under New York law?
Construction Site Accidents
Can a construction worker recover damages for his personal injuries that were sustained when he trips over a cinder block at a worksite under New York law?- What laws apply to a New York construction accident?
- Can I sue my employer in NY for the personal injuries I suffered while working on a construction job site?
Car Accidents
- If I rear-end another vehicle, does that automatically mean that a court will find me 100% at fault for the accident under New York law?
- Who is responsible to maintain the roadways in New York?
- If a traffic light governing an intersection isn't working, does that mean that New York City or the municipality can automatically be held liable in negligence for my accident under New York law?
Slip / Trip and Fall Accidents
- Can New York State be held liable for a trip and fall accident on a defective sidewalk fronting its property?
- What does a property owner need to prove in order to have a slip and fall case dismissed before trial in New York?
- What is the most important factor to proving a trip and fall case against New York City?
Defective Products
- If a product is obviously dangerous, does that mean that it can't be considered defective as a matter of New York law?
- If someone is largely - but not entirely - to blame for their own accident, will that preclude them from recovering damages for their personal injuries in a negligence or defective products lawsuit?
- If a manufacturer or distributor of a product issues a product recall, does that mean that they have conceded that their product is defective?
General
- If a plaintiff cannot remember how his accident occurred, does that mean that his case must be dismissed as a matter of New York law?
- Is a school required to supervise its students at an after school program under New York law, and if so, what is the school's standard of care?
What effect, if any, does a defendant's declaration of bankruptcy have on my personal injury lawsuit in New York?