Building Collapse in Bedford-Stuvyesant Neighborhood
As New Yorkers, we are aware that building collapses are a sad and unfortunate reality that we must accept living in an urban environment that was built and established hundreds of years ago. Throughout this past year, the news has been full of stories of building collapses around the five boroughs of the city. We all[...]
Construction Accidents in New York City
The New York City law firm of The Law Office of Richard M. Kenny has a successful and proud history of helping construction workers injured on the job. Often, these injured workers ask some very thoughtful questions about how to proceed with their case and what comes next after deciding to file suit. One of the[...]
Do you have Underinsurance Coverage in Your Automobile Insurance Policy?
Uninsured motorist coverage is mandatory as part of every automobile policy issued in the State of New York. What this means is that if an uninsured vehicle causes injury to a person, that person can recover from their own automobile policy for their injuries and pain and suffering. There are many situations where a negligently operated[...]
Eric Garner Settlement
This week marks the one-year anniversary of the death of Eric Garner, the Staten Island man who died at the hands of New York City police officers for selling loose cigarettes. This episode, claimed to be race-fueled by many, sparked months of racially underscored anti-police protests across the nation. This incident was even more newsworthy due[...]
Limousine Accidents in New York
This past weekend, a group of young women were involved in a horrific traffic accident on the North Fork of Long Island. The women, who made the right decision by hiring a limousine to drive them home after an afternoon of wine tasting, were longtime friends who spent the day partaking in a festive summertime tradition.[...]
New York City streets are particularly dangerous for those who bike or ride a motorcycle
On any given day in New York City; taxis, delivery trucks, cars, motorcycles, bicycles and pedestrians can be seen speeding down or scurrying across the city's streets. For those brave residents who choose to forego more traditional and arguably safer modes of transportation and opt instead to ride a bicycle or motorcycle, their daily commutes can[...]