New York Attorney Christopher McGrath Discusses the Legal Consequences for Injured Passengers – In this insightful article, attorney Christopher T. McGrath explains that New Yorkers, injured while traveling on buses, may face unique defenses when they seek compensation from operators. Any rider of a New York City bus has experienced a time when he or […]
In this article, Vito Cannavo Esq., a New York trial attorney experienced in premise liability litigation explains the special duty rule and how this provision can be applied in a municipal liability case. By Vito A Cannavo, Esq. Municipal defendants are prone to argue that they cannot be held liable for “governmental” conduct unless they […]
In this revealing article, Christopher T. McGrath, Esq. explains how New York State’s highest court tackles the issue of vicarious liability, a legal doctrine that holds one party responsible for the negligence of a second party, in the context of businesses and motor vehicle accidents. In an earlier article, I explained how a business that […]
Under New York’s wrongful death law, she pursued money damages for the lack of guidance that the children sustained because of Candace’s death. Eventually the case was settled before it went to trial.
Jonathan Milstein, 50, was struck and killed on Wednesday by a school bus during a morning bike ride in the Park Slope section of Brooklyn. The accident happened at around 8 am. The school bus involved was, reportedly, not carrying any children or passengers at the time of the incident. Witnesses told police that Mr. […]
On October 15, 2003, a vessel carrying 1,500 passengers, belonging to the fleet of Staten Island Ferries, went crashing into a concrete pier at full speed, killing 11 and injuring many on board. The ferry’s pilot, Richard Smith passed out at the controls as a result of taking a combination of painkillers and cold medicine. […]
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