Cheers!! But wait, before you go out celebrating Labor Day this year let's collectively take a moment to recall just what it is we are honoring. Labor Day is a Federal holiday which is celebrated on the first Monday of September. Why do we celebrate labor? Ingenuity? Business? On Labor Day we...
What you can learn from my experience with an open reduction/internal fixation leg fracture. Ouch, that hurts! For any of you who have experienced what it feels like when experiencing a bone fracture you know that the pain is instantaneously severe and sharp! Accidents happen in the blink of any eye. I remember very well when I was trying to get to court in Brooklyn, NY when I slipped...
If you have been injured and another party is responsible (or mostly responsible - link other post re plaintiff being responsible) then you need to retain an attorney so you can be compensated monetarily for your harm. A tort is "an act or omission that gives rise to injury or harm to another ...
If you know someone, or you are that someone, who did not or is not receiving optimal care in either a hospital or nursing home there are options and remedies now.
In New York State, if you or a loved one has been injured to the extent you share in any of the blame you STILL can bring a lawsuit and potentially recover monetary damages for your injuries. Here's an explanation which should reassure you if you have any doubt.
The proposed rules are slated to take effect on January 28, 2018. The draft modification includes the following: 1. PRE CALENDAR PROCEDURES: A. INTAKE PC CONFERENCES should be scheduled 45 days after RJI. (1) PC Conference is not to be adjourned, even on consent, unles...
Planning for emergencies is like buying insurance: you pay into an account and hope you'll never have to use it. But life happens. Having money in the bank to cover those unexpected expenses can reduce stress and keep you from relying on credit cards and loans to keep your life afloat. Here are ...
If you have been served with a #lawsuit you should first look at the County and State where you have been sued. Immediately find an attorney who is admitted to the same state. You should also make sure they understand the court rules, as every county differ.
We recently looked at some industry reports and statistics and were surprised to see the following listed as top reasons for fatalities on the road. People aren't just making calls or texting while driving, more and more drivers are actually engaging in other apps – apps that...
The New York Law Journal reports that Suffolk County Supreme Court Judge Jerry Garguilo has refused to dismiss lawsuits against several opioid manufacturers in some of the first substantive rulings to come out of the deluge of cases brought by governments over the prescription painkillers. There...
In New York County, a jury awarded a women the staggering sum of $45 million for brain damage sustained as a result of a shopping cart that was tossed by teens. The accident occurred at the East River Plaza Mall. Judge St. George presided over the trial. IMHO, the award will likely be reduced on...
A tort is an act against an individual, for which civil damages can be recovered. pic.twitter.com/MQolL4l4t7 — Frederic Abramson (@fredabramson) March 13, 2018
If a car accident occurs while on work duty, the employer may be liable to pay the bills. pic.twitter.com/UWjiPRWDBu — Frederic Abramson (@fredabramson) March 2, 2018
1. Know the Other Party Be sure that the business you are contracting with is registered to do business in the state in which you operate your business. Should there be a problem later on, it will be much easier to institute a lawsuit as the states maintain addresses for service of process...
Our phones are addicting. Everyone that I know has a smartphone. With so much information blasted at us, its hard to look away. The U.S. has seen a 14-percent spike in roadway fatalities over the past two years. Its also seen the biggest back-to-back increase in motor vehicle–related death ra...
If you are a small-business owner, contacting a lawyer is often a scary proposition. It appears to be costly and only a little bit comes back in return. Legal advice and guidance in varied forms is vital to any small business. It is true that you will get a bill. However, hiring an attorney doesn...
Social Media such as Twitter, Facebook and Blogs are an easy way for employees to communicate with the world. This can cause far reaching legal risks for employers. What can be done to prevent social networking sites from being used as a sounding board for an unhappy employee, a place to disclos...
As an independent contractor, there is no employer-employee relationship with the person or company that you are doing business with. The independent contract is a consultant who performs specific duties that the consultant is capable of performing. At the start of the relationship, it is absol...
Your star salesperson has decided to jump ship to a competitor. She has taken your customer list and has started soliciting for business. What can you do to stop her? Under New York Contract Law, you may be able to obtain a permanent injunction against her where she would be prohibited from so...
You have been negotiating for months with a supplier. A competitor becomes aware of your negotiations and derails the deal. Can you recover for your damages? Under the Tort of Inteference with a Business Opportunity you may. Generally, the types of opportunities that can be subject to such a ...
One of the most basic parts of a contract is describing its subject matter. The subject matter is the part of the contract where you, the client, has the most imput. Generally, the subject describes the services that are to be perfomed, the goods that need to be sold, the property that needs to...
It is not unusual where you may be purchasing goods that a third party has possession of, such as a warehouse or a bailee. In such an instance, you should be clear in the contract where the delivery should be made. Under the UCC, which covers the sale of goods, if the contract is one for goods ...
Just because you may have a claim to start a lawsuit does not mean you should. Litigation can be expensive. It is absolutely critical to assess the economics in starting a lawsuit before doing so. During your initial consultation with an attorney, you have to consider the amount you are planni...
When you're ready to take the next step you can begin the process online. If you'd like to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation in my office you can call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 212-233-0666.