The blog by 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?" is intended to educate the general public about issues of interest, particularly innovations and changes in the law, in the areas of 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 on New York personal injury claims
For additional information on any of these topics, readers are encouraged to download these Free e-books on New York personal injury claims
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A 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.
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Following Trial, Suffolk Court Dismisses "Stick" and Fall CaseLong 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.
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Finding Plaintiff's Claim Implausible, Brooklyn Jury Rejects Trip & Fall ClaimLong Island & Queens, NY trip and fall lawyer Jonathan Cooper discusses how New York juries see through "manufactured" trip & fall claims.
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How Failing to Investigate a NY Slip & Fall Case Can Prove Fatal to the ClaimLong 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.
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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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Rollerblader Didn't Assume Risk of Uneven Driveway, Says NY Appeals CourtAuthor 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.
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How a Queens Man's Trip & Fall Claim Nearly Failed - Even Without OppositionAuthor 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.
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When Landlords Are Not Held Responsible For Attacks in Their Buildings in NYLong 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 https://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.
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How Mass. Court Changed Its Law In Slip and Fall Case to be More Like NYLong 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.
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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 https://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.
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NY Court Allows Injured Central Park Sledder's Case to Continue - For NowIn 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.
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When You're Liable No Matter What Under New York LawJonathan Cooper discusses how landowners have a non-delegable duty to assure that their premises remain free and clear of snow and debris.