Law Offices of Jonathan M. Cooper

NY Labor Law Section 240(1) - Who Is Protected By This Statute
Description: Long Island, New York construction accident lawyer Jonathan Cooper discusses which people are - and which are not - protected by New York Labor Law 240(1) in the context of a construction site accident. For additional information on this topic, please see http://www.jonathancooperlaw.com/library/how-to-prove-a-construction-site-accident-case-in-new-york.cfm, or contact Jonathan Cooper directly at 516-791-5700.
What Type of Construction Risks Are Protected By NY Labor Law §240(1)?
Description: Long Island, New York construction accident lawyer Jonathan Cooper discusses the types of elevation-related risks that are protected by statute in New York. For additional information on how to prove your construction site accident case under New York law, please visit http://www.jonathancooperlaw.com/library/how-to-prove-a-construction-site-accident-case-in-new-york.cfm, or contact Jonathan Cooper directly at 516.791.5700.
The 2 Types of NY Labor Law §200 Cases - and How to Prove Them
Description: Long Island, New York construction accident attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses the two types of New York Labor Law §200 cases, and how to prove each one of them. For additional information on how construction site accident cases are handled under New York law, please visit www.JonathanCooperLaw.com, or contact Jonathan Cooper directly at 516.791.5700.
Construction Manager Liability For Worksite Accidents Under NY Law
Description: In this article, Long Island, New York construction site accident lawyer Jonathan Cooper discusses the liability parameters of a construction manager - as opposed to the site owner or general contractor - for worker's injuries at the construction site under New York's Labor Laws. For additional articles on construction site accidents and how they are analyzed under NY law, please visit www.JonathanCooperLaw.com, or contact Mr. Cooper directly at his Nassau County office at 516.791.5700.
The Fatal Mistake That Can Ruin Your Construction Site Accident Case in New York
Description: In this article, Long Island, New York construction site injury attorney Jonathan Cooper explains how a worker's refusal to use the safety devices furnished by his employer at a work site can lead to the dismissal of his case. For additional information on this topic, please visit his website at www.JonathanCooperLaw.com or contact his Nassau County law office directly at 516-791-5700.

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Car Accidents:

When a NY Police Officer Causes Your Auto Accident
Description: Long Island, New York auto accident and personal injury attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses how auto accidents that are caused by a New York police officer are handled and evaluated under New York law. For additional information regarding how auto accident claims are generally 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 www.TheNewYorkAccidentBook.com, or contact Jonathan Cooper directly at 516-791-5700.
Why Some Bicycle Accident Claims Are Barred Under New York Law
Description: In this article, Long Island, New York bicycle accident lawyer Jonathan Cooper discusses how a recent decision by a New York appellate court conceded that the line between a viable or not viable personal injury lawsuit resulting from a biking accident is unclear. For more information on this topic, or to discuss your particular case, Long Island, New York personal injury attorney Jonathan Cooper can be reached at 516.791.5700.
Elevator Accidents and Injuries Under New York Law
Description: In this article, Long Island and Queens, New York elevator accident attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses what a plaintiff needs to prove in order to win his or her case for personal injuries that were sustained due to a defective or malfunctioning elevator. For more information on personal injury cases generally, Mr. Cooper's free eBook entitled "Why Most Accident Victims Do Not Recover the Full Value of Their Claim" can be downloaded directly from www.TheNewYorkAccidentBook.com.
Why Employers Are Liable For Their Grossly Negligent Employees in NY
Description: In this article, Long Island, New York accident and train crash attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses how and why employers can be held liable for their employees' negligence in causing a fatal train crash accident. For further information on this topic, please download Mr. Cooper's FREE eBook "Why Most Accident Victims Do Not Recover the Full Value of Their Accident Claim" from www.TheNewYorkAccidentBook.com, or contact Mr. Cooper directly at his central Long Island, New York office at 516.791.5700.
Dangerous Intersections: Municipal Liability Under New York Law
Description: In this article, Long Island, New York Car Accident attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses what a plaintiff needs to do to win his or her personal injury lawsuit against New York State or the local municipality where the intersection or roadway was negligently or dangerously designed, or the traffic control devices or signals, such as a stop sign, were either obscured, knocked down, misaligned, or otherwise not readily visible from the public roadways.

For further information on this important topic, and how it could impact your case in Brooklyn, Nassau, Queens or the Bronx, please visit the firm's website at www.JonathanCooperLaw.com, where you can download a copy of Mr. Cooper's Free eBook entitled "Why Most Accident Victims Do Not Recover the Full Value of Their Claim," or contact Mr. Cooper's New York office directly at 516.791.5700.

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Slip/Trip and Fall Accidents:

Despite Admin Code 7-210, NYC Is Responsible to Maintain Tree Wells
Description: Long Island, New York trip and fall lawyer Jonathan Cooper discusses a decision from New York's highest court which clarified how, despite the enactment of Administrative Code 7-210, New York City remains responsible to maintain the tree wells abutting New York City sidewalks. For additional information on this topic, please see http://www.jonathancooperlaw.com/library/why-many-defective-sidewalk-cases-in-new-york-are-doomed-to-fail.cfm, or contact Jonathan Cooper directly at 516-791-5700.
Degeneration - The Most Common Defense to New York Injury Claims
Description: Long Island, New York personal injury trial attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses one of the most common - and potent - defenses to injury claims in New York - degeneration, which is that the plaintiff's injury pre-dated the accident, and wasn't caused by the accident. For additional information on the 10 Mistakes that are guaranteed to reduce the value of your accident claim under New York law, 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 to Prove a Trip and Fall Case Against New York City
Description: A recent decision by one of New York's courts provides a good summary of the ways in which you can prove a negligence case against New York City in a trip and fall case. For additional information on this topic, please visit http://www.jonathancooperlaw.com/practice_areas/slip-trip-and-fall-accident-lawyer-long-island-new-york-queens.cfm or contact Long Island, New York trip and fall lawyer Jonathan Cooper directly at 516.791.5700.
How the "Special Use" Doctrine Applies to Trip and Fall Cases in NY
Description: A recent opinion by a New York County court demonstrates how the "special use" doctrine provides another way for people injured by a defective walkway to prove their negligence case under New York law. For additional information on how to prove a negligence case in general under New York law, please visit Long Island, New York personal injury attorney Jonathan Cooper's website at www.JonathanCooperLaw.com, or call his office at 516.791.5700.
Defining a Snow Removal Contractor's Tort Liability Under New York Law
Description: In this article, Long Island, New York personal injury and slip and fall lawyer Jonathan Cooper discusses under what circumstances a snow removal contractor can be held liable in negligence to a third party under New York law. For additional information on accident cases in New York, please download a FREE copy of Jonathan Cooper's book, "Why Most Accident Victims Do Not Recover the Full Value of Their Claim" from www.TheNewYorkAccidentBook.com, or contact his Long Island office at 516.791.5700.

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Child Injuries:

11 Symptoms That Your Child May Have Suffered a Concussion
Description: Long Island, New York child injury and school negligence attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses 11 symptoms that may indicate whether your child sustained a concussion or brain injury. For additional information on this topic, please contact Jonathan Cooper at 516-791-5700.
How Parents Can Be Held Negligent in NY For Their Kids' Dangerous Acts
Description: Long Island, New York child injury, negligence and personal injury attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses how, under New York law, parents can be held liable for the dangerous acts of their children. For additional information on this topic, please contact Jonathan Cooper directly at his New York office at 516-791-5700.
How NY Employee's Bad Act Can Lead to Finding of Employer Negligence
Description: In this article, Long Island, New York accident and negligence attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses how under certain circumstances an employer can be held liable in negligence for hiring - or not firing - an employee that is likely to commit tortious acts. For additional information on negligence cases in general, and how they are evaluated 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 http://www.jonathancooperlaw.com/reports/free-new-york-personal-injury-book-why-most-accident-victims-do-not-recover-the-full-value-of-t.cfm.
How a School Can (Not) Be Liable For an Assault Under New York Law
Description: Long Island, New York school negligence, assault and child injury lawyer Jonathan Cooper discusses the circumstances under which a school can be held liable for an assault against one of its students. For additional information on this topic, and negligent supervision in the school context in general, please see http://www.jonathancooperlaw.com/library/how-to-prove-your-school-negligence-case-under-new-york-law.cfm, or contact Jonathan Cooper directly at 516.791.5700.
The Most Critical Mistake To Avoid When Suing A New York Municipality
Description: In this article, Long Island, New York child accident and personal injury attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses the most important mistake that people often make - and how to avoid it - when they sue a municipality, or other governmental agency. For additional information on this and other mistakes to avoid in the context of personal injury cases, please download a copy of Jonathan Cooper's Free eBook entitled "Why Most Accident Victims Do Not Recover the Full Value of Their Claim" from his website at www.JonathanCooperLaw.com, or you can get a copy directly from www.TheNewYorkAccidentBook.com.

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Defective Products:

The Impact of a Tainted Product Recall On Your NY Food Poisoning Case
Description: Long Island, New York product recall and defective product lawyer Jonathan Cooper discusses the impact of a tainted product recall on your particular case. For additional, Free information on de-bunking myths about defective product recalls, please see http://www.jonathancooperlaw.com/blog/debunking-some-myths-about-defective-products-lawsuits-under-ny-law.cfm, or contact Jonathan Cooper directly at 516-791-5700.
The Most Important Issue Before You Start a NY Products Liability Case
Description: In this article, Long Island, New York product liability attorney and author of Why Are There So Few Successful Defective Products Lawsuits? Jonathan Cooper discusses the first, and most potent, way that companies typically defend against defective products lawsuits: attacking the credentials of the plaintiff's experts. For additional information on defective products cases under New York law, please visit www.ProductsLiabilityBook.com.
How To Prove A Breach of Implied Warranty Claim Under New York Law
Description: Long Island, New York breach of contract and defective products lawyer, and author of the Free eBook "Why Most Accident Victims Do Nor Recover the Full Value of Their Claim," Jonathan Cooper, discusses what a plaintiff needs to prove in order to prevail on his or her breach of implied warranty claim. For additional information on this and other germane topics, please see his website at www.jonathancooperlaw.com.dd
How To Prove a Breach of Express Warranty Claim Under New York Law
Description: New York Breach of Contract and defective products lawyer Jonathan Cooper sets forth some of the basic elements needed to prove a breach of express warranty claim. For additional informative articles on breach of contract and warranty claims, please visit his website at www.JonathanCooperLaw.com, or download a copy of his Free Book on defective products claims from www.ProductsLiabilityBook.com.
The Penalties For Destroying or Losing Critical Evidence Under NY Law
Description: In this article, published author of the free Books "Why Most Accident Victims Do Not Recover the Full Value of Their Claim" and "Why There Are So Few Successful Defective Products Lawsuits" discusses the possible sanctions that can be imposed upon a party that destroys or loses critical evidence. For more information on this topic, please contact Jonathan Cooper's Nassau County, Long Island office directly at 516-791-5700, or visit his firm's website at www.JonathanCooperLaw.com.

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Newsletters:

Law Offices of Jonathan Cooper August 2010 Newsletter [PDF]
Description: Long Island, New York breach of contract, school negligence and child injury attorney Jonathan Cooper's August 2010 Newsletter discusses timely topics, including "No Written Agreement? No Problem, Says NY Court," and "How to Prove a Negligent Misrepresentation Claim Under NY Law."
July '10 Newsletter [PDF]
Description: Long Island, New York business litigation, breach of contract and personal injury attorney Jonathan Cooper's July 2010 Newsletter announces the launch of Mr. Cooper's new book on breach of contract law entitled "When You Don't Have a Written Agreement," as well as articles pertaining to breach of an employment agreement and when attorneys go way too far. For additional information on these topics, please visit his website at www.JonathanCooperLaw.com.
June '10 Newsletter [PDF]
Description: In his firm's June 2010 Newsletter, Long Island, New York breach of contract and school negligence attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses issues of a school assault by a teacher, and when a contract is deemed to be breached. For additional information on these topics, please visit www.jonathancooperlaw.com or www.nysmallbusinessattorney.com.
May '10 Newsletter [PDF]
Description: Long Island, New York business litigation, negligent supervision and construction accident attorney Jonathan Cooper's May 2010 Newsletter announces the launch of Mr. Cooper's educational videos on breach of contract, negligent supervision and New York auto accident cases. For additional information on these topics, please visit his website at www.JonathanCooperLaw.com.
April 2010 Newsletter [PDF]
Description: In the April, 2010 edition of his firm newsletter, Long Island, New York school negligence, business litigation and consumer product recall attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses how one New York City school's narrow escape from liability should trouble us all, another reason why many business fraud claims fail under New York law, and the most important question you should have answered before starting a products liability case in New York.

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General:

How New York's Dram Shop Laws Hold Bars Liable for Drunk Drivers
Description: Long Island, New York auto accident and personal injury attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses how, under certain circumstances, a bar can be held liable for the injuries sustained by the victim of a drunk driver. For additional information on how accident cases are 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.
When Can a Trial Court Modify the Size of a Jury's Award Under NY Law?
Description: In this article, Long Island, New York personal injury lawyer Jonathan Cooper discusses the rules governing when a New York court is empowered to intervene and interfere with a jury's verdict and award. For additional information on how accident cases are handled under New York law, please order a copy of Jonathan Cooper's FREE book on accident cases from www.TheNewYorkAccidentBook.com, or contact his office directly at 516.791.5700.
What Is "Conversion" Under New York Law?
Description: In this article, Long Island, New York small business litigation and breach of contract attorney Jonathan Cooper defines and outlines the criteria for a conversion claim under New York law. For additional articles and information on issues pertaining to civil litigation under New York law, please visit Jonathan Cooper's small business litigation blog at www.nysmallbusinessattorney.com, or contact Mr. Cooper directly at his Long Island office at 516.791.5700.
Commission Agreements, Finders Fees and New York's Statute of Frauds
Description: Generally speaking, the Statute of Frauds (N.Y. Gen. Obl. Law 5-701, et seq.) , bars a claimant from recovering damages on a breach of contract claim if the agreement was not reduced to writing, and the agreement could not have been performed within one year. But there are important exceptions to this rule. For additional information on this topic, and other breach of contract matters as they apply to businesses subject to the New York courts' jurisdiction, please visit Long Island, New York Small Business and Breach of Contract Attorney's blog at www.nysmallbusinessattorney.com.
Common Exceptions to the Attorney-Client Privilege In New York
Description: In this article, Long Island small business, defective products and personal injury attorney Jonathan Cooper highlights some of the most important exceptions to the attorney-client privilege. For additional information on this topic, please visit www.JonathanCooperLaw.com.