New York Personal Injury Attorney Blog
Are NYC Streets Becoming Safer? Congestion Pricing, Traffic Changes & Injury Trends
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New York City streets are constantly changing. From the implementation of congestion pricing to expanded pedestrian safety initiatives, city leaders have taken steps aimed at reducing traffic-related injuries and improving safety for everyone who uses the road. However, despite ongoing efforts, pedestrian, cyclist, and motor vehicle accidents remain a serious concern throughout New York City….
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…
20 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….
Appellate Court Affirms $1.17 Million Verdict for Trip and Fall Injury
As a result of the fall, our client sustained multiple serious injuries including a fractured knee and torn meniscus which necessitated a total knee replacement. The trip and fall injury left our client with a partial dropped foot. Additionally, she fractured her wrist, which required surgery. The New York State Appellate Division, First Department recently…