New York Legal Blog

New York City is glamorous, fast-paced, and full of opportunity. Sometimes, it can also be a dangerous place to live.  Ever wonder what types of personal injury cases occur most frequently in this city?  Here are the types of lawsuits that keep lawyers like me busy in the Big Apple.   Slip and Fall Cases (Roughly…

30% of New Yorkers use a bike as their primary mode of transportation. Each year, the city sees over 18,000 bicycle accidents. These figures include fatal incidents.  When it's time to compensate you for a bicycle accident, who pays for your injuries, which may be both extensive and expensive? Here's what you need to know. …

What Makes Slip and Fall Accidents Worse for New York City Seniors?   If you're a younger adult involved in a slip and fall accident, the consequences may be severe, but they're always worse for seniors. A senior involved in a slip and fall accident could see the loss of their independence. For 34,000 senior…

Tripping on an uneven manhole cover. Getting into an bus accident. Slipping and falling on a public sidewalk. Getting assaulted in a public park.  In many of these personal injury cases, New York City itself will be the defendant.  As you might expect, suing the city is a little more complicated than suing a private…