What must be proven in a premises liability case?
Property owners in New York state have the responsibility of making sure that their property is safe for anyone that may enter the property. One of the more difficult parts of a premises liability case is proving that the property owner was negligent in caring for their property. First, you have to determine the duty of care.[...]
New York Residential Swimming Pool Code Requirements
What many people do not think about as they host events over the summer is the concept of premises liability. This simply means that if you didn't take care of your property and make sure everything is completely safe and someone becomes injured, you may be facing legal action. One situation that happens far too often[...]
Governor Announces NY Road Use in Testing Autonomous Cars
New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo recently announced that in 2018, companies will be allowed to submit applications that, if accepted, would allow them to use roads throughout the state to test autonomous vehicles. The program would allow companies who test the cars to do so for a year. The Governor states that the motive behind[...]
What are some reasons for boating accidents?
New York City is surrounded by the Hudson River, Harlem River, the East River, and is even situated pretty close to the Atlantic Ocean. Many New Yorkers take this as an opportunity to spend time on these bodies of water on boats as the weather gets warmer. Hopefully, boat passengers remain safe as they enjoy our[...]
Announcing our new office location on Duane Street
The Law Offices of Richard M. Kenny is proud to announce the opening of a new office conveniently located at 52 Duane Street, 7th Floor, New York, New York, 10007. We opened our branch office to provide greater accessibility for our clients who have cases in the Supreme Court of New York County as well as provide[...]
Product Liability Claims
When a company puts a product on shelves for consumers to purchase, the general assumption is that the product will only be sold if it is safe. However, when there is a flaw in the design or manufacturing process of the product, consumers can get hurt. When a company fails to make sure everything is as it[...]
