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Roadway and Sidewalk Defects- The challenges in proving “prior written notice”

Roadway and sidewalk defects- proving prior written notice and being able to recover for damages is a challenge and attorney must understand how to prove what is needed.

Dangers at Camp-Injuries to campers can be avoided with using reasonable care

Camp injuries-many children are unreasonably exposed to danger and injured at camps due to negligence

Self Driving Cars-Autopilot assist vehicles and the legal liability discussion

As many cars manufacturers are developing self driving cars and cars equipped with autopilot features, we must consider where the legal liablity falls when the vehicle and its operator are negligent

Massive Crane Collapses Landing on Tappan Zee Bridge; at least three injured.

Earlier today, a crane collapsed across the span of the Tappan Zee Bridge resulting in injuries to at least three people as they swerved to avoid fallen debris. The crane collapse has caused a shutdown of the outdated and structurally insufficient bridge wreaking havoc on traffic in the area. The bridge is closed indefinitely. The … Read more

Construction Labor Law Accident-Injured workers and need for future medical care

Protecting construction workers. Leav & Steinberg ensures that their future medical care is covered by making sure any settlement or verdict represents the fair estimate of future medical care.

It’s Déjà Vu All Over Again: Two NJ Transit Buses Collide in Lincoln Tunnel

On July 18, 2016 at 7:35 A.M., two NJ Transit Buses crashed causing injuries to no less than 15 people. The accident occurred in the Manhattan-bound tube of the Lincoln Tunnel. Both buses were filled with commuters bound for the New York Port Authority. Commuters were incensed with NJ Transit and took to social media … Read more

Appeals Court deals blow to General Motors-Restores many lawsuits from ignition switch defects

In a strong decision, the US Court of Appeal found that General Motors failed to disclose known defects with its ignitition switch when it filed for bankruptcy and therefore must now defend lawsuits that were once dismissed as part of its bankruptcy reorganization,

With police using excessive force- A sad reminder of a life taken too early by the NYPD

Police using excessive force around the Country is a sad reminder of a life cut short in August 2012 in the Bronx; Eddie Fernandez killed by NYPD for no reason