On behalf of Michael J. Gaffney, Attorney at Law | Nov 28, 2014 | Premises Liability
Every year, a number of Staten Island residents are injured in a “slip-and-fall”. Slip-and fall accidents occur when a person slips or trips on someone else’s property, and they are injured as a result. In many cases, dangerous conditions on the...
On behalf of Michael J. Gaffney, Attorney at Law | Nov 21, 2014 | Pedestrian Accidents
Even if a pedestrian obeys all of the traffic laws in Staten Island and throughout New York City, the roads are rife with dangers. It could be due to a driver operating his or her vehicle recklessly, not paying attention to what is in front of him or her or simply...
On behalf of Michael J. Gaffney, Attorney at Law | Nov 14, 2014 | Medical Malpractice
Medical professionals in Staten Island have a duty and a responsibility to adhere to a certain standard of care when treating patients. If a patient suffers serious injuries as a result of the negligence of a medical professional, that patient may pursue a civil claim...
On behalf of Michael J. Gaffney, Attorney at Law | Nov 5, 2014 | Premises Liability
Many New York families have loved ones in prison and struggle to try to get by without them until their sentence ends. When an inmate’s sentence ends, his or her family will be happily reunited with him or her. Unfortunately, though, some families may never...
On behalf of Michael J. Gaffney, Attorney at Law | Nov 3, 2014 | Pedestrian Accidents
Car accidents of all kinds are all too common in the Staten Island area. Some of the most devastating accidents are pedestrian accidents involving innocent people crossing the street. A 55-year old woman was recently struck by a vehicle at an intersection in Oakwood....
