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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
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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?
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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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. 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. 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 explains 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.To Defeat a NY Slip & Fall Claim, Denying Defect Isn't Enough
Long Island, NY slip & fall attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses why denying a defect in a slip & fall case isn't enough to secure summary judgment, and dismissalA Tough But Important Question: Are Rangers to Blame for Father's Death?
Long Island, NY negligence lawyer Jonathan Cooper addresses whether Rangers would - or should - be held liable under New York law for the tragic fall. Following Trial, Suffolk Court Dismisses "Stick" and Fall Case
Long Island, New York slip and fall lawyer Jonathan Cooper discusses a recent case that was dismissed by the court following plaintiff's proof at trial. Finding Plaintiff's Claim Implausible, Brooklyn Jury Rejects Trip & Fall Claim
Long Island & Queens, NY trip and fall lawyer Jonathan Cooper discusses how New York juries see through "manufactured" trip & fall claims. How Failing to Investigate a NY Slip & Fall Case Can Prove Fatal to the Claim
Long Island & Queens, New York slip & fall lawyer Jonathan Cooper discusses how a simple mistake can destroy a valid slip and fall case under NY law.NY Appeals Court: Assumption of Risk Doesn't Apply to Rollerblading on Sidewalk
Long Island & Queens, NY trip and fall lawyer Jonathan Cooper discusses a recent NY court decision that held inapplicable the "play at your own risk" doctrine.Rollerblader Didn't Assume Risk of Uneven Driveway, Says NY Appeals Court
Author of the Free Guide to NY Accident Cases, "Why Most Accident Victims Do Not Recover the Full Value of Their Claim," (www.TheNewYorkAccidentBook.com), Long Island & Queens, New York trip and fall and personal injury lawyer Jonathan Cooper discusses how an upstate appeals court reinstated the personal injury claim of a rollerblader that was injured when she tripped over a mis-leveled driveway. For additional information on this topic, please contact Jonathan Cooper directly at 516-791-5700.How a Queens Man's Trip & Fall Claim Nearly Failed - Even Without Opposition
Author of the Free Consumer Guide To NY Accident Cases "Why Most Accident Victims Do Not Recover the Full Value of Their Claim" (www.TheNewYorkAccidentBook.com), Long Island & Queens, NY trip and fall attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses how one Queens man nearly lost his lawsuit - even though the defense didn't produce any witnesses at trial. For additional information on this topic, please contact Jonathan Cooper directly at 516-791-5700.When Landlords Are Not Held Responsible For Attacks in Their Buildings in NY
Long Island, New York personal injury attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses a recent decision from one of New York's appellate courts that set forth one instance where a landlord will not be held responsible for an assault that takes place at his building. For additional information on how personal injury actions are generally evaluated under New York law, please see http://www.jonathancooperlaw.com/reports/free-new-york-personal-injury-book-why-most-accident-victims-do-not-recover-the-full-value-of-t.cfm, or contact Jonathan Cooper directly at 516-791-5700. How Mass. Court Changed Its Law In Slip and Fall Case to be More Like NY
Long Island, New York slip and fall attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses a recent case where a jury awarded a plaintiff over $4 million for the personal injuries he sustained when slipping over snow and ice. For additional information on how to prove a slip and fall case in New York, please see http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/how-to-prove-a-slip-and-fall-on-snow-or-ice-case-in-new-york, or contact Jonathan Cooper directly at his Long Island office at 516-791-5700. Looking for a Prime Example of Constructive Notice of a Defect In NY? Here it is.
Long Island, New York personal injury and negligence attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses a recent article from the New York Times that demonstrates the paradigm of how to prove that a defendant was negligent regarding the maintenance of their property through the doctrine of constructive notice under New York law. For additional information on this topic, please see http://www.jonathancooperlaw.com/library/why-many-slip-and-fall-on-snow-ice-cases-fail-in-new-yorks-courts.cfm, or contact Jonathan Cooper directly at his Long Island office at 516-791-5700.NY Court Allows Injured Central Park Sledder's Case to Continue - For Now
In a decision handed down by a New York County trial court on April 22, the court held that the defendants, who left exposed some poles for an exhibit that they were hired to erect, could be held liable for a plaintiff's injuries that were sustained when he came into contact with the pole. For additional information on slip and fall injuries under New York law, please visit Long Island, New York slip and fall attorney Jonathan Cooper's website at www.JonathanCooperLaw.com.When You're Liable No Matter What Under New York Law
In this article, Long Island, NY personal injury attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses how landowners have a non-delegable duty to assure that their premises remain free and clear of snow and debris after a reasonable amount of time has passed following the snowstorm. For additional information on New York accident cases, please visit www.TheNewYorkAccidentBook.com, or contact Jonathan Cooper directly at his Nassau County office at 516.791.5700.Even Without Direct Proof of Store's Negligence, Suffolk County Woman Wins Re-Trial
In this article, Long Island, New York personal injury and negligence lawyer Jonathan Cooper discusses why a Long Island judge awarded a re-trial of a negligence case after the jury had already rendered a defense verdict. For additional information on how accident cases are handled under New York law, please download a FREE copy of Jonathan Cooper's book, "Why Most Accident Victims Do Not Recover the Full Value of Their Claim" from either www.TheNewYorkAccidentBook.com or www.JonathanCooperLaw.com.In New York City, Who Is Liable For A Defective Curb?
In this article, Long Island, New York trip and fall lawyer Jonathan Cooper discusses who is legally responsible for a defective curb under New York law. For additional information on this topic, and how accident cases are evaluated and handled under New York law, please order a copy of Jonathan Cooper's Guide to New York accident cases, Why Most Accident Victims Do Not Recover the Full Value of Their Claim from www.TheNewYorkAccidentBook.com.Play At Your Own Risk: A Valid Legal Concept Under New York Law?
In this article, published author and Long Island, New York child accident and personal injury lawyer Jonathan Cooper discusses whether those signs declaring 'play at your own risk' have any validity under New York law. For additional information on how accident cases are generally evaluated and handled in New York, you can order a FREE copy of Jonathan Cooper's book Why Most Accident Victims Do Not Recover the Full Value of Their Claim by filling out the contact form at www.TheNewYorkAccidentBook.com or at his website at www.JonathanCooperLaw.com.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?