New York State’s Dram Shop Act: The Seller of Alcoholic Beverages to an Intoxicated Person is Liable to a Person Injured by the Intoxicated Person

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 […]

When There is a Duty to Speak Carefully

In this insightful article, New York trial attorney Vito A Cannavo, Esq. discusses the release of misinformation and how it may result in liability for negligence in a commercial setting under New York law.  By Vito A. Cannavo, Esq  When can the careless provision of misinformation give rise to liability?  Surprisingly, the issue has not […]

Claim May Proceed To Trial For Person Who Slipped And Fell On Wet Lobby Floor

By Vito A. Cannavo,Esq. Of Sullivan Papain Block McGrath & Cannavo P.C. When a floor is wet and a visitor slips and falls, the owner of the premises may be liable to the injured party under a theory of negligence.  It is well established that owners and lessees have a duty to maintain their property […]

New York Law Requires that Contractors Take Precautions Against Fire with Specific Steps

By Michael N. Block, Esq — New York City, New York  — New York Injury News —   According to the United States Fire Administration (“USFA”), in 2005 there were 10 fire deaths per million people in New York State.  Last year, fire killed more Americans than all natural disasters combined. (Source; USFA: Fire Statistics […]

Photos and Videos Will Now be Accepted by 911 and 311

Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced that New York City’s 911 emergency services telephone line, as well as 311, the city’s public information help line, will now begin accepting photographs and videos from cellular phones and computers. “When it comes to crime fighting, a picture is worth more than a thousand words,” said Police Commissioner Kelly. When […]

Truck runs red light, kills three

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