Blog - Grandelli & Eskenasi

Electric scooter and e-bike on a busy New York City street, representing summer accident risks and liability.

E-Bike and Scooter Accidents in Summer: What New Yorkers Should Know

As summer brings more pedestrians, cyclists, delivery workers, tourists, and commuters onto New York City streets, e-bikes and scooters become even more common. While these...

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Personal Injury

The New York Consumer Litigation Funding Act: What You Need to Know

On December 22, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul signed the Consumer Litigation Funding Act (NY State Senate Bill 2025-S1104A), to go into effect on June 17,...

Personal Injury

What Damages Can You Potentially Recover in a New York Personal Injury Lawsuit?

There are two main requirements that an injured plaintiff must prove with admissible evidence to be entitled to recover damages in a New York personal...

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Personal Injury

The Role of Medical Records in Personal Injury Cases

If you have been seriously injured as a result of someone’s negligence, you may already know that you have a potential lawsuit. But what you...

A minor rear-end car collision on a wet New York City street with blurred police lights in the background.

Car Accidents, Personal Injury

Rear-End Motor Vehicle Collisions in New York and Your Rights

Rear-end collisions are among the most common crashes on New York roads. While many are low-speed, fender-benders, they can still cause injuries, significant repair costs,...

Wet floor in a New York commercial building — premises liability slip and fall accident lawyer

Personal Injury, Slip and Fall

Slip and Fall Cases in New York — Helpful Facts for You to Know to Protect Your Rights

Slip-and-fall accidents happen quickly but can have long-lasting consequences: physical injuries and pain, medical bills and lost wages. If you were injured on someone else's...

Pedestrians using a crosswalk at a busy New York City intersection, representing new NYC street safety laws and daylighting implemented by the Office of Curb Management.

Bicycle Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents

Mayor Mamdani Announces New “Office of Curb Management”

On Tuesday, April 7, 2026, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the creation of a new office within the NYC Department of Transportation (DOT),...

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Personal Injury, Wrongful Death

Why New York Needs the Grieving Families Act

For years, advocates have pushed to change New York’s wrongful death law, which remains rooted in an 1847 framework. Under the current system, damages...

Sanitation worker accident Staten Island garbage truck injury lawsuit Grandelli Eskenasi $17.5 million settlement

Personal Injury, Settlements

$17.5 Million Recovery by Grandelli & Eskenasi for Sanitation Worker Who Lost His Leg in Garbage Truck Incident

Grandelli & Eskenasi is proud to announce a $17.5 million settlement with the City of New York on behalf of Anthony Esposito, a former New...

Slip and Fall

Understanding the “Storm in Progress” Doctrine in New York Slip and Fall Cases

When winter hits New York, snow and ice create dangerous walking conditions almost overnight. Every year, people suffer serious injuries after slipping on icy sidewalks,...

NYC homeowner clearing snow from sidewalk after winter storm

Slip and Fall

NYC Sidewalk Snow Removal Law: Property Owner Responsibilities in Winter 2026

NYC Winter Snow: You Are Legally Responsible for Your Sidewalk — Here’s What That MeansWinter 2026 in New York City has brough unprecedented snow and...

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Construction Accidents

When “Routine Maintenance” Isn’t Routine: Understanding NY Labor Law §240(1)

When “Routine Maintenance” Isn’t So Routine: Understanding Labor Law §240(1) and Worker Protection in New YorkNew York’s Labor Law § 240(1), commonly known as the...