Blog - Grandelli & Eskenasi

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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...

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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...

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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...

Personal Injury

Understanding Damages and the Serious Injury Threshold in New York

Understanding Damages and the Serious Injury Threshold in New York Personal-Injury CasesWhen someone is injured because of another party’s negligence, the law allows them to...

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Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Slip and Fall, Trip and Fall

Understanding the Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Claims in New York

Understanding the Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Claims in New YorkWhen it comes to personal injury claims in New York, understanding the statute of...