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Construction Accidents:
New York law provides construction workers a great deal of protection when they are injured on the job or at a construction site. The New York Legislature has designed laws that protect workers from elevation related injuries such as falling off a ladder and/or scaffold, as well as numerous unsafe work related incidents. Owners and general contractors are often held strictly liable for injuries to workers who work at unsafe job sites and/or are not provided with proper safety equipment. The law provides compensation for lost wages, future loss wages, pain and suffering and medical expenses. Call the Law Office of Daniel Levy, LLP at 718-684-2530 for a free evaluation. Our attorneys use to defend construction companies in these accidents so they know what to do to be successful.
New York law provides construction workers a great deal of protection when they are injured on the job or at a construction site. The New York Legislature has designed laws that protect workers from elevation related injuries such as falling off a ladder and/or scaffold, as well as numerous unsafe work related incidents. Owners and general contractors are often held strictly liable for injuries to workers who work at unsafe job sites and/or are not provided with proper safety equipment. The law provides compensation for lost wages, future loss wages, pain and suffering and medical expenses. Call the Law Office of Daniel Levy, LLP at 718-684-2530 for a free evaluation. Our attorneys use to defend construction companies in these accidents so they know what to do to be successful.
Auto/Motorcycle Accidents:
Each year, thousands of New Yorkers are injured in auto accidents and motorcycle accidents. Many of these accidents are preventable. According to NYPD records in 2013 there were close to 50,000 traffic injuries In New York City; the Bronx had over 8,000 traffic injuries and over 45 fatalities The law provides very specific and time sensitive requirements upon victims who seek recovery for the injuries resulting from auto accidents and/or motorcycle accidents. At the Law Office of Daniel Levy, LLP, we are well versed in these requirements and look forward to helping you navigate the journey to good health and fair compensation. Call the Law Office of Daniel Levy, LLP at 718-684-2530 for a free evaluation.
Each year, thousands of New Yorkers are injured in auto accidents and motorcycle accidents. Many of these accidents are preventable. According to NYPD records in 2013 there were close to 50,000 traffic injuries In New York City; the Bronx had over 8,000 traffic injuries and over 45 fatalities The law provides very specific and time sensitive requirements upon victims who seek recovery for the injuries resulting from auto accidents and/or motorcycle accidents. At the Law Office of Daniel Levy, LLP, we are well versed in these requirements and look forward to helping you navigate the journey to good health and fair compensation. Call the Law Office of Daniel Levy, LLP at 718-684-2530 for a free evaluation.
Ceiling Collapse:
Victims injured due to ceiling collapses can often bring a successful claim against their landlords for lost wages, pain and suffering and medical expenses. Ceiling collapses can occur if there is a leak above the ceiling, or some sort of construction/repair negligence. New York law will allow for a successful claim where the landlord knew or should have known of the problem that led to the ceiling collapse and/or when the landlord (or someone working on his behalf) performed a negligent repair that led to the ceiling collapse. Call the Law Office of Daniel Levy, LLP, at 718-684-2530 for a free evaluation. We have successfully litigated many ceiling collapse cases throughout New York City.
Victims injured due to ceiling collapses can often bring a successful claim against their landlords for lost wages, pain and suffering and medical expenses. Ceiling collapses can occur if there is a leak above the ceiling, or some sort of construction/repair negligence. New York law will allow for a successful claim where the landlord knew or should have known of the problem that led to the ceiling collapse and/or when the landlord (or someone working on his behalf) performed a negligent repair that led to the ceiling collapse. Call the Law Office of Daniel Levy, LLP, at 718-684-2530 for a free evaluation. We have successfully litigated many ceiling collapse cases throughout New York City.
Dog Bites:
The law provides for strict liability against owners and landlords who house dogs that injure people. If you are injured by a dog and are able to show that the owner of the dog and/or the landlord of the building knew or should have known of the dog' vicious propensities, you are entitled to recover the entirety of your lost wages, pain and suffering and medical expenses. Call the Law Office of Daniel Levy, LLP at 718-684-2530 for a free evaluation. Our office specializes in handling dog attack/ dog bite(s) cases.
The law provides for strict liability against owners and landlords who house dogs that injure people. If you are injured by a dog and are able to show that the owner of the dog and/or the landlord of the building knew or should have known of the dog' vicious propensities, you are entitled to recover the entirety of your lost wages, pain and suffering and medical expenses. Call the Law Office of Daniel Levy, LLP at 718-684-2530 for a free evaluation. Our office specializes in handling dog attack/ dog bite(s) cases.
Sidewalk Accidents / "Slip/Trip and Fall":
Broken, cracked and otherwise defective sidewalks are responsible for thousands of injuries each year. Depending on the specific circumstances of your case, either the municipality or the abutting landowner may be responsible for the condition of the sidewalk. In either situation, we will aggressively pursue your claim against the responsible party. Call the Law Office of Daniel Levy, LLP," at 718-684-2530 for a free evaluation.
Broken, cracked and otherwise defective sidewalks are responsible for thousands of injuries each year. Depending on the specific circumstances of your case, either the municipality or the abutting landowner may be responsible for the condition of the sidewalk. In either situation, we will aggressively pursue your claim against the responsible party. Call the Law Office of Daniel Levy, LLP," at 718-684-2530 for a free evaluation.
Staircase Accidents:
Falls down dangerous stairwells can cause significant injuries. In the City of New York, the Building Code governs the safety of all aspects of a stairway including the steps, handrail, and lighting. If you are able to show that a Building Code violation caused your fall down the stairs you may recover lost wages, pain and suffering and medical expenses from the owner of the building. Call the Law Office of Daniel Levy, LLP at 718-684-2530 for a free evaluation.
Falls down dangerous stairwells can cause significant injuries. In the City of New York, the Building Code governs the safety of all aspects of a stairway including the steps, handrail, and lighting. If you are able to show that a Building Code violation caused your fall down the stairs you may recover lost wages, pain and suffering and medical expenses from the owner of the building. Call the Law Office of Daniel Levy, LLP at 718-684-2530 for a free evaluation.
Medical / Dental Malpractice:
Medical / Dental malpractice is the negligence of a doctor, dentist, hospital, or other health care provider. Negligence is doing something that a reasonably prudent doctor would not do under the circumstances, or failing to do something that a reasonably prudent doctor would do under the circumstances. In order to prove a doctor or hospital was negligent, it must be shown by expert opinion that the doctor or hospital deviated or departed from accepted medical or hospital practice. Unfortunately, there are times when doctors do not perform to these standards and make mistakes that results in injury or even death to the patient. Call The Law Office of Daniel Levy, LLP., at 718-684-2530 for a free evaluation.
Medical / Dental malpractice is the negligence of a doctor, dentist, hospital, or other health care provider. Negligence is doing something that a reasonably prudent doctor would not do under the circumstances, or failing to do something that a reasonably prudent doctor would do under the circumstances. In order to prove a doctor or hospital was negligent, it must be shown by expert opinion that the doctor or hospital deviated or departed from accepted medical or hospital practice. Unfortunately, there are times when doctors do not perform to these standards and make mistakes that results in injury or even death to the patient. Call The Law Office of Daniel Levy, LLP., at 718-684-2530 for a free evaluation.
Defective Products
Unfortunately, manufacturers often produce substandard or unsafe products. If you or a loved one is injured or killed by a defective product, you can bring a claim against the manufacturer and seller of the product. If the product is found to be “defective” the manufacturer and retailer will be held “strictly liable” for your damages. Furthermore, the manufacturer and/or retailer may be held liable for breaching an implied warranty that the product was reasonably safe, or for failure to warn of the danger. Call The Law Office of Daniel Levy, LLP., at 718-684-2530 for a free evaluation.
Unfortunately, manufacturers often produce substandard or unsafe products. If you or a loved one is injured or killed by a defective product, you can bring a claim against the manufacturer and seller of the product. If the product is found to be “defective” the manufacturer and retailer will be held “strictly liable” for your damages. Furthermore, the manufacturer and/or retailer may be held liable for breaching an implied warranty that the product was reasonably safe, or for failure to warn of the danger. Call The Law Office of Daniel Levy, LLP., at 718-684-2530 for a free evaluation.
Lead Paint Poisoning
Lead paint has not been allowed for residential use in the United States for over thirty five years. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 535,000 children in the United States ages 1 to 5 are poisoned every year. Unfortunately, many buildings still have lead paint and it can be extremely hazardous to children who reside or visit these buildings. The ingestion of lead paint by children causes serious developmental problems and may lead to permanent learning disorders, and neurological damage. If you believe that your child has ingested lead paint Call The Law Office of Daniel Levy, LLP., at 718-684-2530 for a free evaluation.
Lead paint has not been allowed for residential use in the United States for over thirty five years. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 535,000 children in the United States ages 1 to 5 are poisoned every year. Unfortunately, many buildings still have lead paint and it can be extremely hazardous to children who reside or visit these buildings. The ingestion of lead paint by children causes serious developmental problems and may lead to permanent learning disorders, and neurological damage. If you believe that your child has ingested lead paint Call The Law Office of Daniel Levy, LLP., at 718-684-2530 for a free evaluation.
Playground Accidents
Many children are injured on playgrounds at school, the park and at day care facilities as a result of negligence, dangerous equipment and/or improper supervision. If your child was injured because she was being improperly supervised or fell from playground equipment, liability may exist against the school or daycare facility. The equipment in the playground may also be defective and/or dangerous and not properly maintained. If your child was injured Call The Law Office of Daniel Levy, LLP., at 718-684-2530 for a free evaluation.
Many children are injured on playgrounds at school, the park and at day care facilities as a result of negligence, dangerous equipment and/or improper supervision. If your child was injured because she was being improperly supervised or fell from playground equipment, liability may exist against the school or daycare facility. The equipment in the playground may also be defective and/or dangerous and not properly maintained. If your child was injured Call The Law Office of Daniel Levy, LLP., at 718-684-2530 for a free evaluation.
Pedestrian Knockdown "Hit by a Car"
Unfortunately, drivers often don't yield the right of way to pedestrians leading to significant injuries and sometimes death. Pedestrians often have the right of way in New York. According to the NYPD and NYCDOT in 2013 there were over 12,000 pedestrian injuries in New York and 177 fatalities; the Bronx has over 2,000 pedestrian injuries and 34 fatalities while Queens had over 57 fatalities. The law provides very specific and time sensitive requirements upon victims who seek recovery for the injuries resulting from being struck by a motor vehicle. At the Law Office of Daniel Levy, LLP., "Bronx's Premier Injury Lawyers" we are very skilled and successful at handling these types of cases, call us at 718-684-2530 for a free evaluation.
Unfortunately, drivers often don't yield the right of way to pedestrians leading to significant injuries and sometimes death. Pedestrians often have the right of way in New York. According to the NYPD and NYCDOT in 2013 there were over 12,000 pedestrian injuries in New York and 177 fatalities; the Bronx has over 2,000 pedestrian injuries and 34 fatalities while Queens had over 57 fatalities. The law provides very specific and time sensitive requirements upon victims who seek recovery for the injuries resulting from being struck by a motor vehicle. At the Law Office of Daniel Levy, LLP., "Bronx's Premier Injury Lawyers" we are very skilled and successful at handling these types of cases, call us at 718-684-2530 for a free evaluation.
Elevator and Escalator Accidents
Many people are injured in elevator and escalator accidents everyday due to the negligence and carelessness of building owners and contractors. There are various types of elevator accidents such as: Misleveling, sudden and abrupt stops, over speeding, inadequate lighting, stalling between floors and/or defective elevator doors to name a few. Elevators are required to be regularly inspected by various agencies. The Law Office of Daniel Levy, LLP., has a great deal of experience in litigating these matters and knows what it takes to be successful in these cases including working closely with our elevator experts to fully understand the mechanism of that particular elevator and specifically identifying what lead to the accident. If you have been injured in an elevator / escalator accident call the Law Office of Daniel Levy, LLP. for a free consultation. at 718-684-2530.
Many people are injured in elevator and escalator accidents everyday due to the negligence and carelessness of building owners and contractors. There are various types of elevator accidents such as: Misleveling, sudden and abrupt stops, over speeding, inadequate lighting, stalling between floors and/or defective elevator doors to name a few. Elevators are required to be regularly inspected by various agencies. The Law Office of Daniel Levy, LLP., has a great deal of experience in litigating these matters and knows what it takes to be successful in these cases including working closely with our elevator experts to fully understand the mechanism of that particular elevator and specifically identifying what lead to the accident. If you have been injured in an elevator / escalator accident call the Law Office of Daniel Levy, LLP. for a free consultation. at 718-684-2530.
Assault Cases / Negligent Security
District Attorneys prosecute criminal assault cases for the victim and more specifically for the People of New York, as crimes are considered to be committed against the People of the State of New York. However, victims of assault may seek financial compensation through a civil lawsuit for their pain and suffering, economic loss, and medical expenses. The victim may sue the person who committed the assault, or the owner of the premises where the assault took place, if the premises contributed to the assault. There are strict time constraints in these matter therefore it is important to consult with an experienced lawyer immediately, Call The Law Office of Daniel Levy, LLP., "Bronx's Premier Injury Lawyers" for a free consultation at 718-684-2530.
District Attorneys prosecute criminal assault cases for the victim and more specifically for the People of New York, as crimes are considered to be committed against the People of the State of New York. However, victims of assault may seek financial compensation through a civil lawsuit for their pain and suffering, economic loss, and medical expenses. The victim may sue the person who committed the assault, or the owner of the premises where the assault took place, if the premises contributed to the assault. There are strict time constraints in these matter therefore it is important to consult with an experienced lawyer immediately, Call The Law Office of Daniel Levy, LLP., "Bronx's Premier Injury Lawyers" for a free consultation at 718-684-2530.
Amusement Park Accidents
Every year many families enjoy countless amusement parks, theme parks, carnivals, and water parks throughout the country. These parks provide a great source of fun, entertainment and many thrilling rides. Sadly, many people are seriously injured in amusements parks due to a number of reasons, such as: negligent supervision, negligent training, operator error, poor maintenance, and/or simply unsafe rides. Injuries sustained at an amusement park often can be serious and a person should consult with an experienced lawyer regarding seeking compensation. Our office has been successful in bringing these actions against major amusement parks in the New York Metro area- call The Law Office of Daniel Levy, LLP at 718-684-2530 for a free consultation.
Every year many families enjoy countless amusement parks, theme parks, carnivals, and water parks throughout the country. These parks provide a great source of fun, entertainment and many thrilling rides. Sadly, many people are seriously injured in amusements parks due to a number of reasons, such as: negligent supervision, negligent training, operator error, poor maintenance, and/or simply unsafe rides. Injuries sustained at an amusement park often can be serious and a person should consult with an experienced lawyer regarding seeking compensation. Our office has been successful in bringing these actions against major amusement parks in the New York Metro area- call The Law Office of Daniel Levy, LLP at 718-684-2530 for a free consultation.
Bicycle Accidents
Bicyclist face many dangers on the road, especially in New York City. Many bicyclists are injured due to negligent drivers who collide with the riders or create or cause other dangerous conditions that lead to the to the bicycle accident. However, bicycle accidents are also caused by dangerous and unsafe roads and/or parks that are not properly maintained, such as potholes and cracked sidewalks or other road hazards. According to NYPD and NYCDOT statistics in 2013 there were over four thousand (4,000) bicycle injuries in New York and 13 fatalities. The Bronx had over three hundred bicycle injuries and one fatality and Brooklyn had well over one thousand five hundred (1,500) injuries and seven fatalities. Indeed, as bicycles become even more popular as a means of transportation in our city the unfortunate reality is that these numbers will only increase. Bicyclist involved in accidents in New York are considered pedestrians under the No-Fault Law and are thus entitled to No-Fault coverage under most circumstances. If you or a loved one have been injured in a bicycle accident call the Law Office of Daniel Levy, LLP., for a free consultation.
Bicyclist face many dangers on the road, especially in New York City. Many bicyclists are injured due to negligent drivers who collide with the riders or create or cause other dangerous conditions that lead to the to the bicycle accident. However, bicycle accidents are also caused by dangerous and unsafe roads and/or parks that are not properly maintained, such as potholes and cracked sidewalks or other road hazards. According to NYPD and NYCDOT statistics in 2013 there were over four thousand (4,000) bicycle injuries in New York and 13 fatalities. The Bronx had over three hundred bicycle injuries and one fatality and Brooklyn had well over one thousand five hundred (1,500) injuries and seven fatalities. Indeed, as bicycles become even more popular as a means of transportation in our city the unfortunate reality is that these numbers will only increase. Bicyclist involved in accidents in New York are considered pedestrians under the No-Fault Law and are thus entitled to No-Fault coverage under most circumstances. If you or a loved one have been injured in a bicycle accident call the Law Office of Daniel Levy, LLP., for a free consultation.
New York City / Municipal Liability
When one is suing the City of New York, State of New York or any other agency of the government a Notice of Claim must be filed first. A Notice of Claim has very strict time constraints, generally it must be filed within 90 days of the accident and/or incident. A Notice of Claim must also contain specific information including but not limited to: the names of party, the nature of the claim and the damages sought (usually the money one seeks). More importantly, your notice of claim must be served and filed with the correct governmental agency. Once your notice of claim is filed the municipality or governmental agency will acknowledge your claim and may ask for a hearing to ask the claimant questions under oath- this is prior to the commencement of a lawsuit. Our attorneys have significant experience in drafting these documents. If you or a loved believes you have a claim against the City or any other governmental agency call our office immediately, our attorneys have successfully prosecuted numerous actions against various governmental agencies and the City of New York.
When one is suing the City of New York, State of New York or any other agency of the government a Notice of Claim must be filed first. A Notice of Claim has very strict time constraints, generally it must be filed within 90 days of the accident and/or incident. A Notice of Claim must also contain specific information including but not limited to: the names of party, the nature of the claim and the damages sought (usually the money one seeks). More importantly, your notice of claim must be served and filed with the correct governmental agency. Once your notice of claim is filed the municipality or governmental agency will acknowledge your claim and may ask for a hearing to ask the claimant questions under oath- this is prior to the commencement of a lawsuit. Our attorneys have significant experience in drafting these documents. If you or a loved believes you have a claim against the City or any other governmental agency call our office immediately, our attorneys have successfully prosecuted numerous actions against various governmental agencies and the City of New York.