Pitfalls of Social Media In A Personal Injury Litigation
To no ones surprise, the impact of social media has reached an all time peak in our current generation. Publicizing your personal life can make you feel connected to a larger community, but such easy, casual connection in an electronic environment can also have its downside. This is especially true in the conduct of personal…
Watch the Gap
Every day millions of people ride the New York City subway system. Many more take the Long Island Railroad, Staten Island Rapid Transit and the Metro-North systems to commute to work or to travel. However, this mode of transportation carries with it the risk of falling into gap between the train and the platform, which…
Recent New York City Explosion Leaves 25 Injured with 2 Still Missing
The recent large explosion that occurred at 121 Second Avenue, New York, New York, has reportedly left at least 25 people injured with two people still missing, and caused the collapse of at least two buildings. Beyond the millions of dollars in property damage, the human cost of this tragedy is staggering. For the families…
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 on snow, ice, or slush. In maintaining a lawsuit against the party responsible for snow and ice removal in the area where you fell, it is important to take notice…
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 in ice and snow. While diligent property owners and municipalities do their part to keep all routes safe some of them inevitably fail to shovel and salt. As a result,…
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 injury surveillance typically occurs during the interval between deposition testimony and trial proceedings, plaintiffs should maintain awareness of this possibility throughout the entirety of their litigation. This advisement is not…
$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 fell through a net while performing a stunt on a trapeze in upstate New York. Our office was able to secure this settlement despite the plaintiff’s assumption of risk of…
