Police officer at the scene of an accident

NYPD No Longer Dispatching Officers to the Scene of Minor Car Accidents

How could my car accident claim be affected by the new NYPD policy of not responding to minor accidents? In early April, the NYPD announced a change of policy. The police department stated that it would no longer be sending officers to the scene of minor car crashes. This controversial decision was made in an...
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Cruise Ship Passengers Sue After Being Exposed to Coronavirus

Did the cruise industry endanger the lives of passengers by continuing to operate during the coronavirus pandemic? The cruise industry has been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic.  Some of the first cases of coronavirus involving United States citizens were among cruise ship passengers.  Currently, all major cruise lines have shut down to help stop...
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NYC Pays Out $30,000 Following Car Crash Involving First Lady McCray

How are lawsuits against municipalities different from a traditional personal injury claim? A settlement was recently reached stemming from the 2015 car crash involving Mayo de Blasio’s security detail.  On August 12, 2015, an SUV driven by a NYPD Detective, carrying First Lady Chirlane McCray, was involved in a four vehicle pileup.  The accident is...
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Immunity laws allow New York City to let crime and safety hazards persist.

New York City’s Failure to Take Action Leads to Deaths

Who is liable for injuries caused by falling down buildings? Residents of New York City should be concerned about the city’s public safety, or lack thereof, in recent months. When city officials know of dangers and fail to take action, serious consequences can result. Despite the city’s obvious, at least partial, culpability for these deaths,...
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NYC sidewalk covered in ice and snow, a risk for winter slip and falls.

Winter Slip and Falls in NYC

Who is liable if I fall in a parking lot in New York City? With winter upon us in New York City, snow and ice abound. Accumulations of snow and ice will increase the risk of slip and falls. As we rush around completing our holiday shopping, meeting with friends, and wrapping up the work...
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NYC Scaffolding Accidents

Who is liable for a scaffolding accident in New York City? Recently, a scaffolding structure gave way on the 50 Hudson Yards construction site, injuring four construction workers. Investigations conducted by the New York City Department of Buildings revealed that the cause of the accident stemmed from the improper assembly of a scaffolding component. Due...
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Michael LoGuidice, LLP gives an overview of the most common subway accidents in New York City.

Subway Accidents in New York

Who is liable for injuries suffered by subway passengers? New York City boasts the seventh busiest public transit system in the world and the busiest in the United States. According to data from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, over 1.6 billion people rode the subway in New York City in 2018. The subway features 472 stations,...
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