When we go out for an evening on the town, we all hope to have a safe and enjoyable experience. Sometimes it doesn’t happen that way. Bar, Club and Restaurant owners have a responsibility to keep their patrons safe from harm and
Read Moreif an institution or medical professional fails to provide proper after-life services or interferes with the burial process, they can be charged with negligence or malpractice
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02/May
Child Victims Act Lawsuits
The Child Victims Act allows survivors of sexual abuse to seek both legal retribution and civil justice. If you are a survivor of sexual abuse, please call now for a private and confidential consultation.
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Nursing Home Neglect
If you or a loved one has been a victim of Nursing Home Neglect call now for a free consultation
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Case Results $4,000,000 Trial Verdict. 53 year-old female housekeeper injured after stepping into pothole in crosswalk, sustained injuries to the spine and knee requiring surgeries $2,750,000 22 year-old female passenger in single-car rollover motor vehicle accident, sustained a fracture of
Read MoreAbuse in Foster Care Holding Those Accountable for Abuse in Foster Care Foster care abuse should never happen. Children placed into foster care, on either a temporary or permanent basis, have the right to be placed in a home where
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New York Food Poisoning Lawyers Contaminated Food Products: Protecting Your Rights After Food Poisoning Food poisoning, also known as foodborne illness, is a serious health concern that affects millions of people each year. It occurs when food or beverages become
Read MoreLegal Malpractice Generally, legal malpractice occurs when an attorney, acting in their professional capacity as a lawyer is negligent. In this context, negligence is the failure of an attorney to exercise “reasonable care”—which means use a degree of skill that
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Dangerous and Defective Products Product liability means a manufacturer of a consumer product failed to design or manufacture the product to avoid causing harm to the users. The product might be used in a home, an office or in some
Read MoreSubway & Train Accidents The New York City Transit Authority and the subway and train operators that they employ have a legal obligation to protect train passengers from danger and to ensure that all operators are properly trained and all
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Premises Liability When an injury is caused by an unsafe or defective condition on someone’s property, negligent owners may be held responsible. Business owners, landlords, private property owners, and City and Government officials all have a duty to provide a
Read MoreSexual Harassment and Discrimination Sexual Harassment is when a person is subjected to comments or conduct of a sexual nature while at work or a place of public accommodation. It can range from sexual comments about a person's body, to
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ASSAULT & BATTERY Assault is an act performed intentionally in order to cause a reasonable fear of harmful and imminent contact. That is, a person does something with the intention of making the victim believe he or she was about to
Read MoreNEW YORK POLICE EXCESSIVE FORCE & FALSE ARREST In New York City, the NYPD cannot make an arrest without probable cause. Any arrest made without a warrant has a presumption of being unlawful, and the burden falls on the police
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When Medical Care Causes Harm: Navigating Medical Malpractice in New York When we entrust our health to medical professionals, we expect the highest standard of care. Unfortunately, instances where medical negligence leads to harm are more common than we might
Read MoreDo you need a Bicycle or Pedestrian Accident Lawyer in New York? If you have been injured in a bicycle or pedestrian accident in New York, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. At Berkowitz & Weitz Law, P.C, we
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Lack of Security / Crime Victims Compensation If you have been a victim of a crime and injured or hurt due to property owners being negligent in their security measures you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. Property
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Motor Vehicle Accident to include auto, truck or, motorcycle – New York Attorneys Berkowitz & Weitz
Motor Vehicle Accident including auto, truck or motorcycle While many car accidents are simple fender-benders resulting in minimal damage, automobile accidents remain one of the most common causes of serious injury and death in New York. As a result, automobile,
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Do You Need A Construction Accident Lawyer in New York? Construction Accidents and New York Labor Laws Construction sites can be dangerous places. Workers face a variety of hazards, from falling objects and electrical wires to scaffolding collapses and trench
Read MoreBar, Club & Restaurant Liability When we go out for an evening on the town, we all hope to have a safe and enjoyable experience. Sometimes it doesn’t happen that way. Bar, Club and Restaurant owners have a responsibility to keep
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Experienced Personal Injury Lawyer in Manhattan & White Plains, NY Trusted Legal Representation for Personal Injury Lawsuits If you've been injured in an accident due to someone else's negligence, you deserve dedicated legal representation to help you seek justice and
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