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 final article of a two part legal series, New York trial attorney Christopher T. McGrath warns of certain auto accident case verdicts that may not be sustainable. By Christopher T. McGrath, Esq. In a prior article, I noted that the “Yes But No” auto liability verdict — the verdict in which a jury […]
By Christopher T. McGrath, Esq. – In New York, many people assume that when they are injured by a drunk driver, their only recourse is to bring an action against that individual. This is not always the case. If prior to the collision, the intoxicated individual was sold drinks by another individual or establishment while he […]
In this first article of a two part car accident legal series, New York trial attorney Christopher T McGrath educates on the topic of court rulings in regards to jury verdicts holding a party negligent, but not liable for the causation of the auto accident. By Christopher T McGrath, Esq. The auto case goes to […]
By Christopher T. McGrath, Esq. -In this article, New York lawyer Christopher McGrath describes the circumstances when a victim of a car accident must repay liens following the settlement of a lawsuit. In New York, the settlement of a lawsuit may require the repayment of all or a portion of workers compensation benefits previously […]
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 […]
In this informative piece, Christopher T. McGrath, Esq. describes the circumstances under which a business may become liable for the actions of a driver, even if the driver is not a direct employee. Many New York attorneys are unaware that a business that hires a vehicle and driver from a second business may become vicariously […]
When No-Fault Insurance is Not Enough – In this article, New York lawyer Christopher T. McGrath explains that not all victims of motor vehicle accidents necessarily have a legal claim. New York’s “threshold” requirements for these types of cases mean that only “serious injury” claims may be pursued. Mr. McGrath describes how the law defines […]
By Vito A. Cannavo, Esq. – New York City Trial lawyer, Vito A. Cannavo, Esq.experienced in municipal and premise liability, educates on the issue of a jury’s determination as to whether a municipality is responsible for a negligent driver in car accident lawsuits. A victim can recover against a municipality for injuries sustained in an automobile […]
