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...

Construction Accidents, Workplace Accidents

$2.5 Million Settlement for Construction Accident Caused by Violation of Industrial Code

The Law Office of Louis Grandelli settled a $2.5 million construction accident despite the defendants' arguments that the large pile of concrete that caused plaintiff...

Car Accidents, Wrongful Death

8 Pedestrians Fatally Struck in Staten Island Car Accidents in 2014

Since 2009, 40 Staten Island pedestrians have been fatally struck by a motor vehicle, including 8 fatalities within 2014, according to a recent Staten Island...

Personal Injury, Sports/Recreational Accident

$175,000 Settlement Obtained for Trapeze Participant Despite Assumption of Risk

The Law Office of Louis Grandelli recently obtained a $175,000.00 settlement on behalf of a 41 year old Brooklyn resident who was injured when he...

Evidence, Medical Examinations

Independent Medical Exams Are Not Really Independent

In personal injury actions, the defense have a right to compel the plaintiff to see a doctor of their choosing for an "Independent Medical Examination" (IMEs)....

Car Accidents

NYC Speed Limit Goes To 25 MPH

Beginning tomorrow, November 7,2014, the New York City Speed Limit will be 25 miles per hour. This law was enacted as part of Mayor Bill...

Construction Accidents

$2.9 Million Recovery For Staten Island Construction Worker

The Law Offices of Louis Grandelli reached a settlement of $2.9 million on behalf of a Staten Island steel worker involved in a

Workplace Accidents

NY State Law Protects Injured Firefighters And Police Officers

Historically, firefighters and police officers were typically barred from bringing a lawsuit under the so-called "firefighter's rule" when those individuals were injured in the line...

Construction Accidents, Workplace Accidents

$700,000 Settlement Without Definitive Proof of Negligence

Grandelli & Eskenasi, recently settled a construction accident case for $700,000.00, without anyone ever discovering what actually caused the accident to occur. The known...

Car Accidents

New Legal Standard Places Emphasis On Driver Awareness

As the fall season is upon us, and the winter season approaches, driving can become more hazardous and more accidents can occur. For example, it...

Construction Accidents, Workplace Accidents

$1.4 Million Settlement Obtained For Client Based Upon Appellate Division - First Department's Interpretation of Industrial Code §23-1.7(e)(2)

Our office recently obtained a $1.4 Million settlement on behalf of a Staten Island marble mechanic who was injured at a construction site when he slipped...