Woman in her home with a serious personal injury.

NYC Court Filings and Your Personal Injury Case

Posted on May 31, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has swept the country, causing entire states to close down as people are ordered to stay in their homes to contain the spread of the virus. COVID-19 has impacted the lives of all of us, but perhaps most significantly those in New York, where the virus has hit the hardest. While other...

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Who Is Legally Responsible for My Construction Accident?

Posted on May 29, 2020

Construction sites are dangerous places. There is heavy machinery, great heights, toxic substances, and electrical hazards, among other things. Despite its dangers, construction companies still have an obligation to maintain safe working conditions for employees. Site managers have a responsibility for maintaining safe conditions on the property. There are numerous parties tasked with ensuring that...

Nursing home resident holding his cane in front of him.

How Nursing Homes Failed Us During the COVID-19 Outbreak

Posted on April 29, 2020

Well before the coronavirus pandemic, there were ongoing complaints about nursing home care. While families usually investigate the facilities they hope will give their loved ones the 24/7 care they can no longer provide, many, if not most, have been disappointed, if not downright furious, about the level of care. Michael LoGiudice, LLP has been...

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

Posted on April 24, 2020

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...

Cruise Ship Passengers Sue After Being Exposed to Coronavirus

Posted on March 31, 2020

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...

NYC Pays Out $30,000 Following Car Crash Involving First Lady McCray

Posted on March 16, 2020

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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Dog Attack in Rockland Leaves Two Injured

Posted on February 18, 2020

What damages can a dog attack victim collect in New York? A terrifying dog attack has resulted in injuries to two people, including a one-year-old child. News sources report that a loose dog started attacking a one-year-old child. Some good Samaritans rushed over and attempted to pry the dog away from the child. At least...

Good Samaritans Save Woman Trapped Under an SUV After NYC Crash

Posted on February 14, 2020

How Can We Be Good Samaritans? A video posted on social media revealed an intense moment where several Good Samaritans saved a pedestrian trapped under a car. According to reports, a pedestrian was walking on the Lower East Side when she was hit by a black SUV at the intersection of Delancey and Norfolk Streets....

Immunity laws allow New York City to let crime and safety hazards persist.

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

Posted on January 17, 2020

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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Building A Personal Injury Case After Your Auto Accident

Posted on January 14, 2020

If you were involved in an automobile accident, you have the right to file a lawsuit against the at-fault party. But it will be up to you to prove that the defendant is liable. This means having strong evidence that demonstrates the necessary elements of a personal injury lawsuit. Working with a knowledgeable New York...

NYC sidewalk covered in ice and snow, a risk for winter slip and falls.

Winter Slip and Falls in NYC

Posted on December 20, 2019

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...

NYC Scaffolding Accidents

Posted on December 17, 2019

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...