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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
As baby boomers age, U.S. nursing home populations expected to increase exponentially
In the coming years, individuals who make up the baby boomer generation will continue to retire and live out their retirement years. In fact, according to the U.S. Census Department, by the year 2029 more than one-fifth of the U.S. population will be age 65 and older. As baby boomers deal with the chronic and progressive[...]
Accident liability suit filed after truck driver’s lottery win
Getting around New York City is tough enough when drivers follow the rules and tougher still when motorists break them. Negligent drivers may not intend to cause an accident. However, at-fault drivers are responsible for damages. A 56-year-old Staten Island man recently hit the jackpot. He and his son are sharing a $136 million lottery win.[...]
