Blog Author: Peter J. Gregory

Landlords can be Liable for Injuries Caused by Defects on Their Property

Residential tenants are sometimes injured by defects in the apartment or house that they rent from a landlord. Sometimes these injuries are significant, resulting in medical bills, lost time from work, plus physical and emotional pain and suffering. In New York, an injured tenant should consider a personal injury claim against a responsible landlord (and their insurance company) for compensation…

Peter J. Gregory

Victims of Rear End Car Accidents Have Special Legal Protections in New York

Unlike other type of car accidents, drivers often cannot evade being rear-ended. Instead, drivers and their passengers must absorb the full force of the impact, without a chance to brace or protect…

Fatal Car Accidents Raise Unique Legal Challenges

According to recent data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), fatal car accident percentages are up in the COVID-19 era despite the smaller amount of vehicles on the…

Black Ice, Slip and Fall Injuries, and Your Right to Compensation

You may have heard the phrase “pure as New York snow,” which conjures up visions of fresh, powdery mounds. Unlike these bright white hills, black ice is clear as a mountain stream. It…

Who is Liable for a Slip and Fall Accident in an Icy Parking Lot?

Winters in the Greater Rochester area can present dangerous conditions. If you are seriously injured in a slip and fall accident caused by ice or snow in a parking lot that has not been properly…

Dangerous Driving During the Holiday Season

As we begin the holiday season, more people taking to the roadways to shop for gifts, prepare meals and visit loved ones. Even during the COVD-19 pandemic, many will travel for holiday…

New York Rolls Back Medical Malpractice Shield During COVID-19 Pandemic

Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, New York State passed the Emergency or Disaster Treatment Protection Act (“EDTPA”) waiving medical malpractice liability for the duration of the declared…

How Your Injuries are Covered after a Hit-and-Run Car Accident

Handling injuries after any car accident can be challenging. However, it can become even more complicated and stressful with a hit and run accident. If the other driver flees the scene, how are your…

5 Things To Do After A Dog Bite In New York

If you are involved in a dog bite, do you know what to do? Having a plan and knowing your priorities after a dog bite will help you keep calm and deal with the consequences of the incident. Although…

Buckle Up: New York Passes Law Requiring Backseat Seat Belts

Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently signed S. 4336/A. 6163 into law, requiring the wearing of seat belts by backseat passengers over age 16 in motor vehicles in New York State. The change takes effect on…

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