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Jun

Understanding The Recent New York Task Force For Missing BIPOC Women

The newly enacted New York State Senate Bill S4266A, endorsed by the governor, is set to establish a task force dedicated to addressing the issue of missing women and girls belonging to the black, indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) communities. The task force aims to collabo...

Category: Human Trafficking

Jun

Recent Manhattan Boom Truck Collapse: 5 Injured

In an Upper Manhattan incident that occurred last Tuesday, a knuckle boom truck collapse left several workers injured. The Department of Buildings (DOB) was alerted to the scene. Inspectors found that the knuckle boom truck was lifting plywood on the second-floor deck of a 17-sto...

Category: Construction Accidents

Jun

Subway Collision in Manhattan: Seeking Justice with Personal Injury Lawyer Michael "The Bull" Lamonsoff

In the bustling heart of New York City, a devastating subway collision occurred on January 4, 2024, near the 96th Street station. This harrowing incident not only disrupted the lives of hundreds but also left a tangible impact on the city's transportation landscape. As the city r...

Jun

How Are Slip And Fall Settlements Calculated in New York?

Slip and fall injury settlements in New York are calculated based on several key factors. While each case is unique, and settlement amounts can vary widely, the following considerations play an important role in determining the value of a slip and fall settlement. Liability The s...

Jun

What Does "Premises" Mean in Law?

Under New York premises liability laws, the term "premises" encompasses various types of properties and locations. It refers to any real property, land, buildings, structures, or areas under the control or ownership of a person or entity. When injuries occur due to hazards or neg...

Jun

Undocumented Workers And Workplace Retaliation in New York

Undocumented workers play a significant role in New York's economy, contributing their labor and skills to various industries, such as construction, agriculture, hospitality, and domestic work. Based on this, their vulnerable position due to their immigration status and a constan...

Jun

Understanding The One-Year Lookback Window of The Adult Survivors Act in New York

The Adult Survivors Act (ASA) in New York is a critical piece of legislation designed to provide justice and legal recourse to survivors of sexual abuse, particularly those who experienced such abuse during their youth. A time-sensitive aspect of the ASA is the "one-year lookback...

Category: Sexual Abuse

Jun

Who is Liable in a Construction Accident in New York?

In New York, liability in a construction accident can extend to various parties, depending on the circumstances of the incident. Construction sites are complex environments with multiple entities and individuals involved, making it essential to identify the responsible parties to...

Category: Construction Accidents

Jun

Michael Lamonsoff Interviewed by Multiple Outlets About His Opinion on Extending the Expiring Adult Survivors Act

As the deadline for New York's Adult Survivors Act (ASA) looms, Michael Lamonsoff, a leading New York personal injury lawyer, joins lawmakers and survivors in advocating for an extension in interviews by Yahoo! Finance, The Lawton Constitution and Spectrum1 News. The ASA, signed...

Jun

Attorney Michael S. Lamonsoff Calls for the Immediate Extension of the Adult Survivors Act in New York

The Adult Survivors Act (ASA) lookback window is quickly coming to a close, with the impending deadline to file an adult sexual assault civil case in the state of New York closing on November 23, 2023. Today, one of New York’s top sexual assault and abuse attorney’s, Michael S. L...