Negligence

Opening a Window for Justice – The Adult Survivors Act

Continuing the recent legislative trend of protecting the rights of sex crime victims, New York State recently passed the Adult Survivors Act ("ASA"). The new legislation will allow victims of sexual offenses that occurred when they were over the age of 18 to file a civil lawsuit within a one-year window, which will begin six months from signing the bill into law and will allow survivors to sue…

Peter J. Gregory

Can My Spouse Seek Compensation in a Personal Injury Claim?

“Loss of consortium” is one of two primary causes of action which arise when a spouse is injured in a personal injury action, but will not apply in certain situations, such as when a…

Can a Parent Be Held Responsible if their Child Injures Someone Else?

Generally, a parent or legal guardian is not liable for wrongful acts committed by a child. However, a parent or legal guardian may be held accountable for the actions of a child, between 10 and 18…

Tips to Prevent Swimming Pool Accidents this Summer

Summer in the Rochester, NY area is a great season to enjoy the pool, but it also means an increased risk of accidents in the pool. According to the CDC, every day, about ten people die from…

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…

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 looks black…

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…

Can Negligent Driver Sue Vehicle Owner for Driver's Own Negligence?

Following a car accident, the person injured can sue the driver of the car that caused the accident. Car accident attorneys also name the owner of the car as an additional defendant. This…

Motorcycle Accident Attorneys Overturn Defense Verdict

Drivers have a duty to exercise “reasonable care” under the circumstances. This includes a duty to see what could be seen through the proper use of their senses. Earlier this year, the…

Injured Children: Special Challenges in Obtaining Justice

Injuries to children caused by the negligence of others pose unique problems and require a personal injury lawyer who understands the complex issues involved in representing these special…