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SPBMC Obtains a $9.7 Million Verdict in a Medical Malpractice Case Against a Hospital in Brooklyn
March 13, 2019
After a three-week trial, a Brooklyn jury has awarded $9.7 million to the two children of a 33-year-old woman who...
What New Yorkers Need to Know About “Res Ipsa Loquitur”
February 14, 2019
Res ipsa loquitur is Latin for “the thing speaks for itself.” In legal terms, res ipsa loquitur is a doctrine...
Liability for Driverless Cars in New York
February 14, 2019
By 2025, estimates place the partially autonomous vehicle market at a value of $36 billion. Partially autonomous vehicles are those...
Evidentiary Standards and Burdens of Proof in New York
February 14, 2019
The structure of the New York civil justice system places the burden of proof in a personal injury case on...
Addressing the Opioid Epidemic in New York
February 14, 2019
New York, along with the rest of the country, is experiencing an opioid crisis. Opioids are drugs that contain opium,...
Parental Responsibility Laws in New York
December 14, 2018
Parental responsibility laws exist in every state. These laws cover the legal implications of damage or injury inflicted by a...
5 Safety Tips for Walking as a Pedestrian in NYC
November 20, 2018
New York City is incredibly busy virtually all hours of the day and night. The city is notorious for traffic...
What Is No-Fault Car Insurance in New York?
November 14, 2018
Some states use a liability-based system for resolving car accident claims, and an at-fault driver’s insurance typically covers damages the...
What Is New York’s Good Samaritan Law?
November 9, 2018
In an emergency, an injured person may not be able to call for help and may need to rely on...
What Is New York’s Right to Know Act?
November 5, 2018
In 2017, New York City Council passed the Right to Know Act, a new law aimed at improving relations between...
$4 Million Settlement For Electrical Helper After Construction Accident
October 23, 2018
Our client was a 56-year-old electrical helper whose employer was hired to install electrical outlets in a pharmacy in the...
20 Lawyers At SPBMC Are Selected As Super Lawyers or Rising Stars
October 18, 2018
SPBMC is proud to announce that an astounding 20 of its lawyers have been named either Super Lawyers or Rising...