• School Negligence / Negligent Supervision
• Construction Site Accidents
• Car Accidents
• Slip / Trip and Fall Accidents
• Defective Products

Long Island & Queens, New York School Negligence, Accident & Products Liability Attorney

• school negligence;
• construction accidents;
• defective or dangerous products;
• auto accidents; or
• slip and/or trip and fall accidents
• Long Island & Queens, New York personal injury attorney Jonathan Cooper has published numerous educational articles on these topics. By way of background, Jonathan Cooper is the published author of the Free book on New York accident claims, "Why Most Accident Victims Do Not Recover the Full Value of Their Claim," as well as the New Yorker's guide to defective product claims, "Why Are There So Few Successful Defective Products Lawsuits?"
  

Library Categories:

• School Negligence / Negligent Supervision
• Construction Site Accidents
• Car Accidents
• Slip / Trip and Fall Accidents
• Defective Products
• Newsletters
• General

School Negligence / Negligent Supervision:

• How Some Sports-Related Injury Cases Survive Dismissal in New York   
  Many sports injury cases are dismissed; yet some survive. Long Island, New York negligent supervision and personal injury lawyer Jonathan Cooper explains.
• An Important Exception to Assumption of the Risk Under New York Law   
  Long Island, NY negligent supervision and injury attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses an important exception to the assumption of risk doctrine under NY law.
• The Duty of a School to Supervise Its After School Programs Under NY Law   
  Long Island & Queens, NY negligent supervision attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses the parameters of a school's duty to supervise after school activities in NY.
• How New York's Day Care Licensing Requirements Fail New Yorkers   
  Long Island & Queens, New York day care negligence lawyer Jonathan Cooper discusses a serious flaw in NY's day care licensing requirements.
• Why a Child's Age Is No (Valid) Excuse for Failing to Timely File a Notice of Claim in New York   
  Author of the Free Guide to NY Accident Claims, "Why Most Accident Victims Do Not Recover the Full Value of Their Claim" (www.TheNewYorkAccidentBook.com), Long Island & Queens, New York school injury and personal injury lawyer Jonathan Cooper discusses the dangers of waiting to put a ny municipality on written notice of a potential claim. For additional information on this topic, please contact Jonathan Cooper directly at 516-791-5700.
• How New York Schools Can Be Held Liable in Negligence - Even For Accidents That Occur Off School Grounds   
  Author of the Free Guide to New York accident cases, "Why Most Accident Victims Do Not Recover the Full Value of Their Claim" (www.TheNewYorkAccidentBook.com), Long Island, New York negligent supervision attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses how a school can be deemed negligent even for incidents that occur off of school grounds. For additional information on this topic, please contact Jonathan Cooper directly at 516-791-5700.
• In New York School Negligence Case, Whom Do You Sue?   
  Long Island, New York school negligence and negligent supervision attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses who the proper defendants are in a New York school negligence case. For additional information on how to prove your school negligence case, 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.
• 11 Symptoms That Your Child May Have Suffered a Concussion   
  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   
  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   
  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   
  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   
  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.
• Negligent Supervision in New York: Why Many (If Not Most) New York Playground Accident Lawsuits Are Dismissed   
  In this article, Long Island, New York child injury lawyer Jonathan Cooper reveals why parents who sue for their children's personal injuries that were sustained in a playground accident are often dismissed. For additional information on this topic, or to download a copy of Mr. Cooper's Free eBook entitled "Why Most Accident Victims Do Not Recover The Full Value Of Their Claim," please visit www.JonathanCooperLaw.com.
• How A Municipality In NY Can Be Held Liable For Failing To Protect You   
  This article, by Long Island, New York personal injury attorney Jonathan Cooper answers a question that, unfortunately, comes up quite often: if the police fail to protect me notwithstanding my repeated complaints, why can't I sue them and recover for my personal injuries? For additional information on this important topic and municipal liability in general, please visit www.JonathanCooperLaw.com.
• How To Prove Your School Negligence Case Under New York Law   
  In this article, Long Island, New York accident and injury attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses what a student or his/her parents must prove in order to win a personal injury case against a school that arises out of an assault by fellow students. For more information on this topic, and other issues that pertain to personal injury cases generally, please visit www.JonathanCooperLaw.com.

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Construction Site Accidents:

• When an Owner & Contractor Will Be Liable For a New York Construction Accident - No Matter What   
  Wondering when a building owner & contractor will be liable for a NY construction accident - no matter what? Call Jonathan Cooper at 516-791-5700 for more info.
• How to Prove Liability for a Falling Object at a New York Construction Site   
  Author of the Free Consumer Guide, Why Most Accident Victims Do Not Recover the Full Value of Their Claim, http://www.jonathancooperlaw.com/reports/free-new-york-personal-injury-book-why-most-accident-victims-do-not-recover-the-full-value-of-t.cfm, Long Island & Queens, New York construction accident attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses how to prove a personal injury case resulting from a falling object at a construction site under New York law. For additional information on this topic, please contact Jonathan Cooper directly at 516-791-5700.
• NY Labor Law Section 240(1) - Who Is Protected By This Statute   
  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)?   
  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   
  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   
  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   
  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.
• Why Shipyard Accidents Do Not Qualify For Protection Under New York's Labor Laws   
  In this article, Long Island, New York construction site accident and personal injury attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses how a recent opinion by New York's highest court specifically excluded shipyard accidents from the strict (and sometimes, absolute) liability provisions of New York's Labor Laws. For additional information on this topic and the applicability of New York's Labor Laws to construction site accidents in general, please visit www.JonathanCooperLaw.com.
• How To Prove A Construction Site Accident Case in New York   
  In this article, Long Island, New York construction site accident and personal injury attorney Jonathan Cooper sets forth some of the basic elements that a plaintiff must successfully prove in order to win his or her personal injury case. For more information on this topic, and personal injury cases generally, 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 www.TheNewYorkAccidentBook.com, or visit his wesbite at www.JonathanCooperLaw.com.
• New York Construction Site Accidents: Why Fewer Cases Are Succeeding   
  In this article, Long Island, New York personal injury and construction site litigation attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses how a recent decision from one of New York's appellate courts came to dismiss a construction worker's serious injury claims. For more information on personal injury, negligence and cases in New York, you can download Jonathan Cooper's FREE eBook entitled "Why Most Accident Victims Do Not Recover the Full Value of Their Claim" directly from www.TheNewYorkAccidentBook.com, or from his website at www.JonathanCooperLaw.com.
• Construction Site Injuries and New York's Labor Laws   
  In this article, Long Island, New York construction site accident attorney Jonathan Cooper provides a brief overview of the laws governing the site owner and contractors' liability for their workers' personal injuries that are sustained at the work site. For more information about accident cases generally, please visit www.JonathanCooperLaw.com, where you can also download Jonathan Cooper's Free eBook "Why Most Accident Victims Do Not Recover the Full Value of Their Claim."

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Car Accidents:

• When Rear-Ending Another Vehicle Isn't Automatically Fatal to a New York Car Accident Case   
  Long Island & Queens, NY car accident lawyer Jonathan Cooper discusses when rear-ending another car isn't automatically fatal to a NY car accident case.
• When the Duties of a Bus Driver to His Passengers End Under New York Law   
  When does a bus driver's responsibility to his passengers end in NY? For additional information, contact Jonathan Cooper directly at 516-791-5700.
• New York's Responsibilities for Dangerous Roads   
  Long Island & Queens, New York auto accident and personal injury lawyer Jonathan Cooper discusses what duties local municipalities have to maintain their roadways under New York law. For additional information on this topic, please contact Jonathan Cooper at his Nassau County office at 516-791-5700.
• Why a Malfunctioning Traffic Signal Alone Isn't Enough to Hold NYC Liable in Negligence   
  Long Island & Queens, New York car accident, municipal liability and personal injury lawyer Jonathan Cooper discusses why the mere fact that a traffic control device governing an intersection wasn't working doesn't mean that the City is automatically liable for a car accident or pedestrian knock-down under New York law. For additional information on this topic, please contact Jonathan Cooper directly at his Nassau County office at 516-791-5700.
• What Is the "Emergency Doctrine" in a New York Car Accident Case?   
  In this article, Long Island, New York car accident and personal injury lawyer Jonathan Cooper explains what the emergency doctrine is under New York law. For additional information on how to avoid the 10 mistakes that are guaranteed to reduce the value of your New York accident case, please visit 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 New York's Dram Shop Laws Hold Bars Liable for Drunk Drivers   
  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 a NY Police Officer Causes Your Auto Accident   
  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   
  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   
  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   
  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   
  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.
• Make New Cars Noisier, Not Quieter, Say Scientists & NY Politician   
  In this article, Queens and Long Island Car Accident Attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses how the newer hybrid vehicles and electric cars pose safety concerns by virtue of being too quiet, and thereby failing to apprise blind people or other pedestrians of their speed and approach, and how the Congress and scientific community are trying to address these safety problems, concerns and issues. In order to obtain more information about this and other car safety issues, please contact the Law Offices of Jonathan Cooper at their main Long Island office at 516.791.5700.
• Should Good Samaritans Be Held Liable for their Negligence In NY?   
  In a fascinating op-ed piece, personal injury attorney Mark Williams argues that there are circumstances where a Good Samaritan should be held liable rather than insulated from liability for their actions, particularly where they demonstrate negligence or gross negligence. This article compares the California Supreme Court's decision on this issue to New York law.

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Slip / Trip and Fall Accidents:

• How a Property Owner Can Defeat a Slip & Fall Claim Under New York Law   
  Long Island & Queens, NY slip and fall attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses how to defeat a slip and fall claim under New York law.
• The Building Owner's Obligation to the Public Under New York Law   
  Ever wonder what the owner of a public building is obligated to do - in terms of safety - under NY law? Long Island, NY slip/trip & fall lawyer explains.
• Why "General Awareness" of a Defect Isn't Enough to Win a Slip & Fall Case in New York   
  Long Island, NY slip & fall attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses why a'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   
  Long Island, NY slip and fall attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses how you can win the battle, but lose the war in a NY trip or slip and fall case.
• If Property Is In Foreclosure, Who Can Be Held Liable for a Trip & Fall Under NY Law?   
  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 attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses who is liable under New York law when a trip and fall occurs over an area of sidewalk abutting property that is in the process of foreclosure. For additional information on this topic, please contact Jonathan Cooper directly at 516-791-5700.
• Proving New York City is Responsible for Negligent Snow and Ice Removal   
  Author of the Free Consumer Guide to New York Accident Cases, "Why Most Accident Victims Do Not Recover the Full Value of Their Claim," (www.TheNewYorkAccidentBook.com), Long Island & Queens, New York slip and trip and fall lawyer Jonathan Cooper discusses how to prove that New York City is responsible for negligent snow and ice removal. For additional information on this topic, please call 516-791-5700.
• How Property Owners Can Be Held Liable Even for Open & Obvious Conditions Under New York Law   
  Author of the Free Consumer Guide, Why Most Accident Victims Do Not Recover the Full Value of Their Claim, http://www.jonathancooperlaw.com/reports/free-new-york-personal-injury-book-why-most-accident-victims-do-not-recover-the-full-value-of-t.cfm, Long Island & Queens trip and fall and personal injury lawyer Jonathan Cooper discusses how property owners can still be held liable in negligence under New York law even for open and obvious conditions. For additional information on this topic, please contact Jonathan Cooper directly at 516-791-5700.
• Why Mere Rhetoric Is No Substitute For Actual Proof in a Queens Trip & Fall Case   
  Author of the Free Consumer Guide, "Why Most Accident Victims Do Not Recover the Full Value of Their Claim" http://www.jonathancooperlaw.com/reports/free-new-york-personal-injury-book-why-most-accident-victims-do-not-recover-the-full-value-of-t.cfm, Long Island & Queens, New York trip and fall and personal injury lawyer Jonathan Cooper discusses a recent decision handed down by a Queens County judge that denied New York City's motion to dismiss a trip and fall lawsuit. For additional information on this topic or on trip and fall cases under New York law, please call Jonathan Cooper directly at 516-791-5700.
• How Building Owners Can Be Liable for Defectively Lit Stairways in NY   
  Long Island & Queens, New York trip and fall lawyer Jonathan Cooper discusses how building owners can be held liable for defectively lit stairways under New York law. For additional information on this topic, or how negligence cases are generally handled under New York law, readers are encouraged to download Jonathan Cooper's Free eBook, "Why Most Accident Victims Do Not Recover the Full Value of Their Claim" at 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.
• Despite Admin Code 7-210, NYC Is Responsible to Maintain Tree Wells   
  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   
  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   
  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   
  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   
  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.
• Another Way to Prove Your Negligence Case Under NY Law   
  In this article, Long Island, New York child accident and construction site accident attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses how the res ipsa loquitur doctrine offers another way that plaintiffs can prove that the defendants should be held responsible for their personal injuries. For additional information on accident cases generally, and what mistakes to avoid to assure that your otherwise meritorious claim is not compromised, please download Jonathan Cooper's Free ebook on New York accident cases at www.TheNewYorkAccidentBook.com, or contact him directly at his Nassau County office at 516.791.5700.
• Why Many Slip and Fall On Snow & Ice Cases Fail in New York's Courts   
  In this article, Long Island, New York personal injury attorney Jonathan Cooper explains why it is so difficult to successfully prove a slip and fall case, particularly when dealing with a transient weather condition such as snow and ice. For additional, Free information on accident cases generally under New York law, please download Mr. Cooper's Free accident book, "Why Most Accident Victims Do Not Recover the Full Value of Their Claim" from www.TheNewYorkAccidentBook.com.
• Why Many Defective Sidewalk Cases in New York Are Doomed to Fail   
  In this article, published author of the Free eBook "Why Most Accident Victims Do Not Recover the Full Value of Their Claim" Jonathan Cooper discusses why many defective sidewalk cases are doomed to fail, and why defective sidewalk cases may be much more time sensitive than many other kinds of accident or personal injury cases.

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Defective Products:

• NY High Court: Danger May Be Obvious, But That Doesn't Mean the Product Isn't Defective   
  Long Island & Queens dangerous product lawyer Jonathan Cooper discusses a recent NY court decision reinstating a defective design lawsuit.
• The Impact of a Tainted Product Recall On Your NY Food Poisoning Case   
  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   
  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   
  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   
  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   
  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.
• How To Prove That A Product Was Defectively Designed Under NY Law   
  In this article, Long Island, New York defective products lawyer Jonathan Cooper discusses what a plaintiff must prove in order to prevail on a defective design claim under New York law. For additional information on defective products lawsuits, please download a copy of Jonathan Cooper's Free eBook on defective products law at www.ProductsLiabilityBook.com.
• How To Prove A Failure To Warn Claim Under New York Law   
  In this article, Long Island, New York defective products lawyer Jonathan Cooper explains what a plaintiff must prove in order to prevail on a claim that those in the chain of distribution of a product, from the manufacturer and distributor down to the retailer, failed to properly warn of the dangers inherent in the use of their product. For additional information on this topic, please download a copy of Jonathan Cooper's Free eBook on products liability claims, "Why There Are So Few Successful Defective Products Lawsuits."
• Licensor Liability for Product Defects Under New York Law   
  Small business owners may be surprised to learn that under New York law, someone who licenses their trademark on a product can be held liable for injury that results from the foreseeable use of the defective product - even if they are not actively at fault. Does that sound scary from the trademark licensor's perspective? You bet it is.
• 3 Avoidable Mistakes Can Destroy Your Food Poisoning Lawsuit in NY   
  The following free report by New York defective product and food poisoning attorney Jonathan Cooper outlines three simple steps you can take to protect your rights if you have consumed tainted or defective food products, such as peanut butter that is the subject of the current salmonella outbreak, or have been the victim of food poisoning in general.
• Defective Goods: Damages That A Business Can Recover Under NY Law   
  In this article, Long Island small business and defective products attorney Jonathan Cooper provides 3 strategies to help prevent a supplier or middleman from being left without any recourse if a manufacturer breaches its contract, and provides inferior or defective products that fail to meet specifications, damaging your small business. For further information regarding what renders a product defective under New York law, what constitutes a breach of contract, or to schedule a consultation with Mr. Cooper with respect to your small business's particular commercial litigation needs, please contact his main Long Island, New York office at 516.791.5700.
• Deposition of Plaintiff in Brooklyn Dangerous Oven Cleaner Case [PDF]   
  The deposition transcript in this defective products lawsuit shows the plaintiff's incredible claim that even though she used this caustic oven cleaner to remove stubborn grease from pots, pans and stoves, she did not realize that this product was dangerous.

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Newsletters:

• Long Island, NY Law Offices of Jonathan Cooper's August '11 Newsletter [PDF]   
  Long Island, NY business litigation & school negligence lawyer Jonathan Cooper's August '11 newsletter discusses issues including breach of contract & negligenc
• Law Offices of Jonathan Cooper June '11 Newsletter [PDF]   
  Long Island, NY school negligence, breach of contract & business litigation attorney Jonathan Cooper's June '11 Newsletter
• Law Offices of Jonathan Cooper May '11 Newsletter [PDF]   
  The Law Offices of Jonathan Cooper's May '11 Newsletter covers breach of contract and non-solicitation clauses, school negligence, defective product recalls
• Law Offices of Jonathan Cooper's April '11 Newsletter [PDF]   
  The April '11 Newsletter of the Law Offices of Jonathan Cooper discusses issues regarding non-competes, piercing the corporate veil and NY injury cases.
• Law Offices of Jonathan Cooper March '11 Newsletter [PDF]   
  Law Offices of Jonathan Cooper March '11 Newsletter, including articles of interest on products liability, non-compete agreements and partnership issues in NY.
• Law Offices of Jonathan Cooper February '11 Newsletter [PDF]   
  Long Island & Queens, New York school negligence, products liability and accident attorney Jonathan Cooper's monthly newsletter covers developing issues of interest to the public, and aims to inform the public so that they can best protect their claims. For additional information on any of the foregoing topics, readers are encouraged to download any one of the Free books available at Jonathan Cooper's websites, or to contact him directly at his Nassau County office at 516-791-5700.
• January '11 Newsletter [PDF]   
  Long Island & Queens, New York school accident, personal injury and products liability attorney Jonathan Cooper's monthly newsletter covers developing issues of interest to the public, and aims to inform the public so that they can best protect their claims. For additional information on any of the foregoing topics, readers are encouraged to download any one of the Free books available at Jonathan Cooper's websites, or to contact him directly at his Nassau County office at 516-791-5700.
• Law Offices of Jonathan Cooper's November '10 Newsletter [PDF]   
• October '10 Newsletter [PDF]   
  The Law Offices of Jonathan Cooper's October '10 Newsletter discusses important topics related to school negligence, tort reform, how you can recover your legal fees in a breach of contract case and the New Free Consumer Guide: 3 Reasons That Your Employment Agreement May Not Be Worth the Paper It's Printed On. For additional information, please contact Jonathan Cooper directly at 516-791-5700.
• Law Offices of Jonathan Cooper August 2010 Newsletter [PDF]   
  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]   
  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]   
  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]   
  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]   
  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.
• March '10 Newsletter [PDF]   
  In the March '10 edition of his newsletter, Long Island, New York business litigation,construction site accident and consumer product recall attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses when New York lawyers try to defend the indefensible, how just a website can render you subject to a New York court's jurisdiction, why one Brooklyn judge dismissed a construction worker's injury case - and thereby disregarded a jury's verdict, and why no one should be surprised that Toyota's "fixes" of their faulty brake pedals didn't work. For additional information on any of these topic areas, please visit Jonathan Cooper's website at www.JonathanCooperLaw.com, or his New York business litigation blog at www.nysmallbusinessattorney.com.
• February '10 Newsletter [PDF]   
  In the February '10 edition of his newsletter, Long Island, New York breach of contract, construction site accident and defective product attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses why a New York appeals court recently held that kids cannot sue their foster parents in negligence, how Toyota was caught attempting to conceal their defective designs, and the cost of failing to reduce your agreements to writing. For additional information on any of these topic areas, please visit Jonathan Cooper's website at www.JonathanCooperLaw.com.
• Long Island, New York breach of contract, defective products and construction site accident attorney Jonathan Cooper's January 2010 Newsletter [PDF]   
  Long Island, New York breach of contract, defective products and construction site accident attorney Jonathan Cooper's January 2010 Newsletter
• November/December '09 Newsletter [PDF]   
• October 2009 Newsletter [PDF]   
• August '09 Newsletter [PDF]   
  The August, 2009 Newsletter of Long Island, New York small business, breach of contract, products liability and accident attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses several important topics, including how one client's bad behavior led to disaster, how one provision in the new consumer safety act actually has some promise, and an article that de-bunks some long-held myths about defective products lawsuits. For additional information on these topics, or to download one of Jonathan Cooper's Free eBooks, please visit Jonathan Cooper's website at www.JonathanCooperLaw.com
• July 2009 Newsletter [PDF]   
  In Jonathan Cooper's July, 2009 firm newsletter, he covers topics that although are applicable to general litigation matters, they are primarily focused on the small business litigation context, particularly as they relate to breach of contract and breach of fiduciary duty. For more information about these topics, please visit Jonathan Cooper's new small business law blog at www.nysmallbusinessattorney.com.
• May '09 Newsletter [PDF]   
  In his May, 2009 Newsletter, Long Island, New York small business and personal injury attorney Jonathan Cooper addresses several current and important topics, including whether "Play at Your Own Risk" is recognized under New York law, and why some construction site accident cases are frivolous. For more information on these topics, please visit his website at www.JonathanCooperLaw.com.
• March/April 2009 Newsletter [PDF]   
• February 2009 Newsletter [PDF]   
  This document is a downloadable .pdf copy of Jonathan Cooper's monthly newsletter for February 2009.
• January 2009 Newsletter [PDF]   
  This is a downloadable .pdf copy of Jonathan Cooper's firm newsletter for January 2009.

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• How New York's Courts Assess Comparative Fault in a Negligence Case   
  Following is a brief discussion by a Long Island, NY negligence lawyer regarding how each party's relative share of fault for an accident comes into play in NY.
• When an Independent Contractor's Negligence Can Lead to Liability Under NY Law   
  Long Island, New York negligence attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses When Independent Contractor's Negligence Can Lead to Liability in NY.
• What NY Courts May Do When a Plaintiff Can't Remember the Accident   
  Long Island & Queens, NY accident attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses what New York's courts may do when a plaintiff can't remember the accident.
• What a Defendant's Bankruptcy Does to Your New York Personal Injury Lawsuit   
  Author of the New York Accident Book (www.TheNewYorkAccidentBook.com), Long Island & Queens, New York trip and fall and personal injury attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses how a defendant's bankruptcy can affect your lawsuit. For additional information on this topic, please contact Jonathan Cooper directly at 516-791-5700.
• How to Prove a Dog Bite Case Against a Landlord Under New York Law   
  Author of the Free Personal Injury Book, "Why Most Accident Victims Do Not Recover the Full Value of Their Claim" (www.TheNewYorkAccidentBook.com), Long Island & Queens, New York personal injury and dog bite lawyer Jonathan Cooper discusses how to prove a dog bite case against a landlord under New York law. For additional information on this topic, please contact Jonathan Cooper directly at 516-791-5700.
• How to Prove a Dog Bite Case Against a Dog Owner Under New York Law   
  Published author of the New York Personal Injury Guide, "Why Most Accident Victims Do Not Recover the Full Value of Their Claim" (www.TheNewYorkAccidentBook.com), Long Island, New York personal injury and dog bite lawyer Jonathan Cooper discusses why proving a dog bite case against a dog's owner isn't easy to do under New York law. For additional information on this topic, please contact Jonathan Cooper directly at 516-791-5700.
• The Circumstances Under Which New York's Police Can Be Held Liable in Negligence for Injuries to Bystanders   
  Author of the Free Consumer Guide, "Why Most Accident Victims Do Not Recover the Full Value of Their Claim," http://www.jonathancooperlaw.com/reports/free-new-york-personal-injury-book-why-most-accident-victims-do-not-recover-the-full-value-of-t.cfm, Long Island & Queens, New York accident attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses a recent decision from New York State's highest court that set forth the criteria under which a New York municipality can be held liable in negligence for injuries to innocent bystanders. For additional information on this topic, please contact Jonathan Cooper directly at 516-791-5700.
• When Can a Trial Court Modify the Size of a Jury's Award Under NY Law?   
  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.
• Common Exceptions to the Attorney-Client Privilege In New York   
  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.
• Why It May Pay to Fight A Disclaimer of Coverage under NY Law   
  In this article, Long Island, New York business litigation and insurance disclaimer attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses why a recent decision by one of New York's appellate courts serves as an important reminder why it may be worthwhile to contest and fight an insurer's declination to defend or indemnify an individual or business regarding claims, particularly with respect to environmental remediation or cleanup claims. To discuss your small business's particular issues with Mr. Cooper, please contact his Cedarhurst, Long Island office at 516.791.5700.
• Three Mistakes to Avoid When Negotiating a Small Business Deal   
  This article highlights 3 common mistakes that many small business owners in New York make when negotiating business deals that unnecessarily expose their companies to commercial litigation and breach of contract lawsuits.
• E-Mail Mistakes That Can Cost Your Small Business in Court   
  This article describes 3 common mistakes that small businesses make when using e-mail or other electronic communication that if not handled properly, can result in a waiver of the attorney-client privilege or confidential documents, or unwittingly subject a foreign company to commercial or civil litigation in New York.
• Fatal Mistakes that Can Leave Your Trade Secrets Unprotected   
  In this article, Long Island, New York based trade secret protection attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses how failing to document how and why you developed your proprietary information may leave it unprotected against trade secret theft. To obtain further information with regard to your small business's needs on how to protect its customer lists or other information against infringement or theft by a disloyal employee or third party, or your best options with respect to commercial litigation, please call the Law Offices of Jonathan Cooper at 516.791.5700.
• Getting the Best Bang For Your Small Business Buck With a Lawyer   
  In this article, Long Island, New York small business attorney Jonathan Cooper provides 3 concrete ways you can get the best deals for your breach of contract, trade secret or employee theft or other commercial litigation matter - all while still getting high quality legal work. For more information about how he can help with your small business's legal needs, please contact Mr. Cooper's Cedarhurst, New York office at 516.791.5700.
• Big Law Firms Begin to Mull Alternatives to the Billable Hour   
  In this article, New York City commercial litigation attorney Jonathan Cooper analyzes an article from the New York Times which discusses how some large law firms, after decades of operating exclusively on a hourly billing basis, are now finally starting to offer their small business clients different fee options. Mr. Cooper questions why the large law firms are only beginning to mull doing so now, out of necessity, when smaller law firms that cater to small businesses and commercial clients, have always offered such alternative, client-first fee arrangements. The Law Offices of Jonathan Cooper has offices centrally located in Midtown Manhattan and the South Shore of Long Island. To discuss your small business' legal needs or for additional FREE reports on small business commercial litigation matters in New York, please contact his main Cedarhurst office at 516-791-5700.
• Does the Struggling Economy Cause a Rise In Employee Theft and Fraud?   
  In this article, New York small business and commercial litigation attorney Jonathan Cooper analyzes the flaws in several studies by fraud experts that correlate a rise in employee theft, including the stealing of trade secrets with the economic recession. For more information, please contact Jonathan Cooper at his main office in Long Island at 516-791-5700.
• Insurer Drops Policyholders   
• Should I Sue?   
  In another article of mine that was published online, I set forth the criteria that you should consider to determine whether it is worthwhile to sue your customer for breach of contract. This article demonstrates how some relatively small changes in factual scenario can completely alter the legal analysis.
• Selecting the Best Law Firm for Your Small Business in a Down Economy   
  In this down economic climate, it is more important than ever to assure that you carefully select the best lawyer for your small business, particularly if you have a civil litigation or breach of contract matter in New York. Often, your small business's interests will be better-served by hiring a small law firm rather than a large law firm, as the smaller firm can more efficiently direct the litigation, and generally has greater flexibility to crafting creative billing solutions to conform with your budget and needs.

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