Archive for 2019
SPBMC prevails on utility’s motion to dismiss in the Hurricane Sandy Fire Litigation
The home and business owners whose properties were destroyed by 3 separate fires on the Rockaway Peninsula during Hurricane Sandy cleared yet another legal hurdle when the presiding judge denied the defendants’ second motion to dismiss. In this motion, LIPA and National Grid asked the court to find that they did not have a legal…
Read More20 Lawyers At SPBMC Are Selected As Super Lawyers or Rising Stars For The 2nd Year In A Row
SPBMC is proud to announce that an astounding 20 of its lawyers have been named either Super Lawyers or Rising Stars for the 2nd year in a row. Super Lawyers is an attorney rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and personal achievement.…
Read MoreWhat Are The Most Common Injuries on NYC Subways?
The subway system in New York City offers easy transportation for millions of passengers each day. New York City is one of the most heavily populated and congested cities in the United States, so moving around town is often difficult during busy times of the day. Subway stations and trains are unfortunately common places…
Read MoreCan You Sue for a Car Accident if There Was Limited Property Damage to the Vehicle?
If a driver experiences an accident, he or she may still have grounds for legal recovery through an insurance claim or a personal injury lawsuit against an at-fault driver. However, the plaintiff must have sustained some type of injury or measurable economic loss to have grounds for a lawsuit. The presence or absence of physical…
Read MoreCan I Seek Compensation if I Slipped on Snow?
Slip and fall injuries are some of the most common injuries in the United States and responsible for millions of emergency room visits each year. These injuries are very common during the winter in areas that receive lots of snow and ice. If you suffered injuries due to a slip and fall on snow…
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