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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Why Proving Notice in a NYC Trip & Fall Case Isn't EasyHere'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.
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Why Filing an Insurance Claim for Irene in NY Will Probably FailIf 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.
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Technicality Splits NY Appeals Court in Right to New Negligence TrialTechnicality Splits NY Appeals Court in Right to New Negligence Trial
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Why Jury Verdict Reports From a NY Personal Injury Case May Be MisleadingLong Island & Queens, NY car accident & personal injury attorney Jonathan Cooper on why jury verdict reports from a NY car accident case may be misleading.
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NY Bicyclist's Claim He Was Blown From Bike By Helicopter Survives DismissalLong Island & Queens, New York accident attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses a bizarre case that survived a defendant's motion to dismiss the case.
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Why a NY Court Immunized Police Against Claim They Shot BystanderAuthor of the Free Consumer Guide to New York Accident Cases, Why Most Accident Victims Do Not Recover the Full Value of Their Claim, https://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, New York personal injury lawyer Jonathan Cooper discusses a recent decision that immunized the NYPD against the personal injury claim of a woman that was hurt when she was hit in the crossfire between the police and a criminal suspect. For additional information on this topic, readers are encouraged to contact Jonathan Cooper directly at 516-791-5700.
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NY Mets Deny Liability for Drunken Fan's Fall on Woman That Destroyed Her BackLong Island, New York author of "Why Most Accident Victims Do Not Recover the Full Value of Their Claim" https://www.jonathancooperlaw.com/reports/free-new-york-personal-injury-book-why-most-accident-victims-do-not-recover-the-full-value-of-t.cfm discusses how a New York County judge responded to the Mets' disavowing any liability for a tragic accident at Shea Stadium. For additional information on this topic, please contact Jonathan Cooper directly at 516-791-5700.
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How a Building Owner Can Be Liable for a Fire Under New York LawIn this article, and in the context of the April 12 Chinatown fire that consumed an entire building, Long Island, New York personal injury and negligence attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses how you can prove that a building owner's negligence was responsible for an accident under New York law. For additional information on New York accident cases in general, please visit www.TheNewYorkAccidentBook.com or contact Jonathan Cooper directly at 516.791.5700.
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Finally, New York State to Allow E-Filing of Claims Against New York CityIn this blog piece, Long Island, New York school negligence and personal injury lawyer Jonathan Cooper discusses how a new law that is scheduled to become effective this coming fall stands to benefit those with claims against New York City. For additional information on how to prosecute claims against New York municipalities, including New York City, please visit www.JonathanCooperLaw.com.
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How One New Yorker's Slip and Fall Case Survived a Motion to DismissJonathan Cooper discusses how in a recent case, a plaintiff managed to defeat the defendant property owner's motion to dismiss her negligence lawsuit.