On behalf of Michael J. Gaffney, Attorney at Law | Mar 29, 2017 | Premises Liability
Under New York law, owners have a duty to keep their property reasonably safe, so as to avoid visitors being injured in preventable accidents. This means property owners must periodically inspect the premises and repair hazardous conditions. If they breach this duty,...
On behalf of Michael J. Gaffney, Attorney at Law | Mar 24, 2017 | Motorcycle Accidents
Riding a motorcycle is an activity enjoyed by many Americans across the country. Every day, there are motorcycles crisscrossing roads and zooming through countryside and cityscape. Most of these trips go without incident. Unfortunately, as a recent incident...
On behalf of Michael J. Gaffney, Attorney at Law | Mar 16, 2017 | Motorcycle Accidents
Take a look outside recently anywhere in the northeast, including the Staten Island, New York, area and the last thing on your mind is spring. Or maybe the recent massive snow storm is encouraging everyone to long for the brighter, warmer and nicer days of spring on...
On behalf of Michael J. Gaffney, Attorney at Law | Mar 13, 2017 | Car Accidents
If you were to list some of the most common dangers present on America’s roads and highways, you would likely include certain prevalent issues such as distracted driving or drivers under the influence of drugs and alcohol. While these are serious issues that...
On behalf of Michael J. Gaffney, Attorney at Law | Mar 10, 2017 | Pedestrian Accidents
Whether you are a car driver, motorcycle rider, or even a pedestrian, stressing that one should always proceed with caution while on the roads cannot be understated. Yet despite any precautions you may take, accidents are often unpredictable, and an accident can...
On behalf of Michael J. Gaffney, Attorney at Law | Mar 3, 2017 | Medical Malpractice
New York families often put the lives of their elderly loved ones in the hands of nursing home professionals. However, some of these so-called “professionals” are negligent on-the-job. This negligence can cause injuries and even deaths among nursing home...