The Requirement File a Notice of Claim Before Suing a New York Municipal Corporation
If you’re thinking about filing a personal injury lawsuit against a city, town, village, or other municipal entity in New York, or an entity like the New York City Transit Authority, the single most important procedural step is filing a timely Notice of Claim. Missing or mishandling that requirement can doom your case before it’s…
Hit-and-Run Tragedy in Midtown Highlights Challenges Victims Face in Seeking Justice
Just this past Wednesday, tragedy struck in the heart of New York City when a German couple visiting from Hamburg was hit by a green Toyota minivan in Midtown Manhattan. The devastating collision left the wife fatally injured and her husband badly hurt. Witnesses reported that the driver fled the scene almost immediately, leaving behind…
New York’s “One Bite” Rule Is Dead: What That Means for Dog Bite Injury Claims
If you’ve ever been bitten by a dog in New York, you may have heard the phrase “the dog had never bitten anyone before” come up in court — or its absence used against you. Until recently, to hold a dog owner liable for a bite (or attack), the plaintiff generally had to prove that:…
