Blog - Grandelli & Eskenasi

Outdoor Dining Structure Accidents: Targets for Vehicular Accidents

On the evening of April 29, a 37-year old man was fatally struck, and another individual injured, when a car collided with a motorbike before...

Construction Accidents

COMPARATIVE NEGLIGENCE IS NOT A VALID DEFENSE UNDER LABOR LAW §240(1)

New York City was built and continues to grow in large part as a result of the hard work of construction workers who risk their...

Department of Transportation Releases Safety Tips for Cyclists and Electric Scooters in NYC

NYC Bike & Scooter Safety Program Earlier this year, the New York City Department of Transportation announced a new pilot program focused on expanding access to...

Construction Accidents, Workplace Accidents

Recent Construction Fatalities Serve As Sobering Reminder Of Workplace Dangers

Construction work is inherently dangerous. The job requires workers to climb scaffolds and ladders to great heights, operate heavy machinery and power tools, and carry...

Medical Malpractice, News

New York State Senate Passes Bill Removing COVID-19 Immunity For Nursing Homes and Hospitals

The New York State Senate has voted to repeal protections which had previously granted legal immunity to health care facilities, administrators, and executives during the...

Slip and Fall, Unsafe Premises

Open for Business? Better Have A Clear Path To Avoid A Slip And Fall On Ice Lawsuit

It can be treacherous walking outside in New York City during the winter months. Sidewalks, parking lots, paths, and stairs can at times be covered...

Slip and Fall

Just Because The Snow Is Cleared Doesn’t Mean It’s Safe

This week has brought one of the biggest snow storms in years to the New York City area. Snow accumulations in the volume that we...

Slip and Fall

NYC Slip and Fall Snow Accident Claims: Legal Liability for Winter Weather Injuries

During hazardous weather, many of us may try to stay home. However, that’s not always possible and we may need to venture outside during snow, sleet...

Car Accidents

Rear-Ended In A Motor Vehicle Accident, Now What?

When you are rear-ended by another vehicle, per New York law, the driver who hit you is statutorily at fault, unless the other driver can...

Slip and Fall

Slip And Fall On Snow/Ice, Do I Have A Case?

Following last week’s snow storm in New York City, a significant amount of residual snow and ice still remains on the ground. If you have...

Personal Injury

How Will The COVID-19 Vaccine Affect My Personal Injury Case?

On Friday, December 11, the Food and Drug Administration approved Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, after a large scale clinical trial of 44,000 people showed the...

Car Accidents

New York City Traffic Fatalities Increase In 2020

The New York City Police Department has recently reported that traffic fatalities have increased 14.9% in 2020, compared to 2019. In 2020, there have been...