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Who is responsible for sidewalk accidents?

On Behalf of Michael J. Gaffney, Attorney at Law | May 31, 2017 | Premises Liability

Since 2003, the City of New York holds property owners responsible for injuries caused by unsafe sidewalk conditions, such as improperly maintained or icy sidewalks. This law is intended to protect the City from liability for injuries caused by a property owner's...

Time extended in medical malpractice suit

On Behalf of Michael J. Gaffney, Attorney at Law | May 26, 2017 | Medical Malpractice

Time periods, known as statute of limitations, restrict the time a medical negligence case may be filed in New York. However, certain events may extend this period and allow litigation to continue. A lawsuit alleging that a doctor's failure to timely diagnose a...

City may be liable for Brooklyn Bridge cyclist-pedestrian crash

On Behalf of Michael J. Gaffney, Attorney at Law | May 18, 2017 | Pedestrian Accidents

When a cyclist is involved in a crash in New York City, the cyclist may not be the only one legally responsible for any injuries that result. A local government may also be responsible by not taking adequate precautions to protect cyclists and pedestrians who share...

How does a medical malpractice case work?

On Behalf of Michael J. Gaffney, Attorney at Law | May 11, 2017 | Medical Malpractice

Patients may file a medical negligence or malpractice lawsuit in New York when they have suffered harm because a doctor or hospital did not treat that person in accordance with the accepted professional standards. To prove these cases, a plaintiff must offer specific,...

Drivers should focus more on the distracted driving dilemma

On Behalf of Michael J. Gaffney, Attorney at Law | May 4, 2017 | Car Accidents

It's nearly impossible to drive through any part of Staten Island without seeing someone on a cellphone, putting on makeup or even watching a movie while driving. Distracted driving continues to rise and pose a real and catastrophic threat to everyone on the roadways....

Falling debris injured tourist in Tribeca

On Behalf of Michael J. Gaffney, Attorney at Law | May 4, 2017 | Premises Liability

A tourist from the United Kingdom received an unwelcome and dangerous surprise when she suffered head injuries after an object fell out of the sky and crashed into her earlier this month in Tribeca. The debris fell off a residential building in an accident that the...

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