Blog - Grandelli & Eskenasi

Failure to Seal Conduits Results in Structured Settlement of Over $20 Million

When we hear of a manhole explosion, we normally attribute the explosion to Consolidated Edison's manhole system. However, there are occasions when other manholes are...

What Color Was The Ice You Fell On?

This winter's record cold and snowfall have rendered New York City's sidewalks slippery and dangerous. Everyone has either fallen or knows someone who has fallen...

Personal Injury, Slip and Fall

Who's Fault Is It When Your Only Path Is Icy And Dangerous?

After months of a record cold New York winter, formerly safe passageways, paths, and sidewalks have all too often become dangerous as they are covered...

Bed Sores, Nursing Home Neglience

Nursing Home Negligence Leads to More Stringent Federal Rating System

On February 12, 2015, the federal government announced that it will begin to rate nursing homes more stringently. Nursing homes are rated on a...

Construction Accidents, Explosions

Perfect Storm Results in Catastrophic Injuries from a Manhole Explosion

Due to several recent snow storms, salt from the roadway is believed to have caused deterioration of electrical cables resulting in a multitude of manhole explosions in...

Slip and Fall

Property Owner's Duty To Clear Snow and Ice During A Storm

In New York City, a landowner has the duty to clear snow and ice from the sidewalk, and their failure to do so can be...

Slip and Fall

Icy Roadway Results in $850,000 Settlement at Mediation

At this time of the year, it's important for all of us to watch ourselves when walking outside in view of the icy and slippery...

Personal Injury

Surveillance in Personal Injury Litigation: Legal Implications and Considerations

In New York State, plaintiffs pursuing personal injury claims should be cognizant that defendant's representatives may employ surveillance tactics to monitor their activities. While personal...

Environmental, Mass Torts

COURT FINDS BP SPILLED 3.2 MILLION BARRELS OF OIL INTO THE GULF

On January 15, 2015, a federal court reached a decision in the BP Oil Spill case assessing the amount of oil that was spilled into...

Pedestrian Accidents

MTA Driver Arrested After Fatally Hitting Pedestrian In Brooklyn

On December 23rd, a New York City bus driver was arrested after hitting and killing a pedestrian in Brooklyn. The accident occurred when the B44...

Car Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents

Look Both Ways Before Crossing The Street

Everyone knows that you are supposed to look both ways before crossing the street. But that is not your only responsibility as a pedestrian. Even...

Environmental

New York Bans Fracking Due To Environmental and Safety Concerns

On Wednesday, December 17, 2014, Governor Andrew Cuomo's administration announced that it was banning the practice of hydraulic fracturing throughout New York State. The controversial...