This blog by the six-time published author Jonathan Cooper, is intended to educate the general public about issues of interest, particularly innovations and changes in the law, in the areas of non-compete agreements, breach of contract matters, school negligence (and/or negligent supervision), construction accidents, slip and/or trip and fall accidents, auto accidents, and, of course, defective or dangerous products.
For additional information on any of these topics, readers are encouraged to download these FREE e-books:
- To Compete or Not to Compete: The Definitive Insider's Guide to Non-Compete Agreements Under New York Law
- When Schools Fail to Protect Our Kids
- When You Don't Have a Written Agreement
- Why Most Accident Victims Do Not Recover the Full Value of Their Claim
- Why Are There So Few Successful Defective Products Lawsuits?
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8th Grader Sets Classmate's Pants on Fire; So Why Did School Wait to Report It?An 8th Grader sets his classmate's pants on fire; and the school doesn't bother reporting it to the police until a day later.
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High School Pitcher's Brain Injury May Lead to Improved School Sports SafetyIn response to a traumatic brain injury on a baseball field, a company has developed a pitcher's helmet. For additional information, please call 516-791-5700.
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After Denying Student Safety Equipment, NY School Liable for Sports Injury Says Queens CourtAfter a Queens school denied a student sports safety equipment, a NY court held that the school can be held liable for the student's injuries. 516-791-5700.
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New York State's Roads in Dire Condition - and Getting Worse, Says Research ReportA new report issued by a non-profit research group found NYS's roads in abysmal condition. For more information, please call Jonathan Cooper at 516-791-5700.
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NY's High Court Draws Distinction Between Duty of School Bus & Public Bus to StudentA recent decision from NY's high court distinguished between the duty owed to a student from a school bus and a public bus. For more info call 516-791-5700.
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After Worker Falls Through Elevator Ceiling, Queens Court Holds Contractor Absolutely LiableThere are still cases where NY's courts will hold a contractor absolutely liable for a construction site accident. Here's one. For more info, call 516-791-5700.
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New AAP Report Significantly Alters Car Seat Recommendations for Infants & ChildrenLong Island, NY defective product lawyer Jonathan Cooper discusses new car seat guidelines. For additional information, please call 516-791-5700.
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Brooklyn Jury Finds City School Liable For Injury to Girl During Gym Class, Awards $2.5 MillionIf you were wondering whether a school can be held liable for a student's injuries during gym, please read this article, or call Jonathan Cooper at 516.791.5700
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Why Aren't New York Coach Buses Required to Have Seat Belts?Long Island & Queens, NY auto accident attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses why coach buses aren't required to have seat belts. For more info, call 516.791.5700.
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Student Injured While Playing Football By School "Bus Circle" May Proceed, Says NY Appeals CourtLong Island, NY school injury & negligence lawyer Jonathan Cooper discusses a recent school negligence case that survived dismissal.
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NY Appeals Court: Assumption of Risk Doesn't Apply to Rollerblading on SidewalkLong 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.
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Why Capping Damages in Defective Products Cases is a Bad Idea (Hint: It's Not Putting More $ in Plaintiffs' Pockets)Long Island, NY defective products lawyer Jonathan Cooper discusses why damages caps in defective products cases are a bad idea. (www.ProductsLiabilityBook.com)