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Thanksgiving is a time for family, food, and gratitude. It’s also, unfortunately, one of the busiest and most dangerous travel periods of the year. As a personal injury lawyer, I unfortunately understand how quickly a festive journey can turn into a nightmare, leading to serious injuries and complex legal battles. This year, before you hit…
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The police accident report, known in New York as a Form MV-104, is a document typically used in motor vehicle accident litigation. It memorializes various pieces of information relevant to the accident, including (among other things): When the accident occurred; Who was involved in the accident; Where the accident occurred; Descriptions of the involved vehicles;…
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In Alberto Coronado v. Veolia North America Inc. & Subsidiaries et al, NY Sup. Ct. NY Cty. 450319/2019 (April 6, 2021), a motor vehicle accident case, the court held that the defendant was not entitled to obtain discovery of so-called “litigation funding” material from the plaintiff. Despite the liberal construction courts give to the CPLR’s…
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In Louise v Hampton Jitney, Inc., 2021 NY Slip Op 02251 (App. Div. 1st Dept. April 13, 2021) – a personal injury case – the court affirmed the preclusion of defendant’s expert from testifying at trial or the use of his expert report. From the decision: Preclusion of expert evidence on the ground of failure…
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In Cabrera v Thomas, No. 13472, 2020-04779, 29663/18E, 2021 N.Y. Slip Op. 02060, 2021 WL 1216540 (N.Y.A.D. 1 Dept., Apr. 01, 2021) – a case arising from a multiple-vehicle “chain reaction” car accident – the court affirmed the summary judgment dismissal in favor of the middle vehicle. From the decision: Plaintiffs sustained injuries as a…
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In Rodriguez v. Beal, 2021 NY Slip Op 01220 (App. Div. 1st Dept. Feb. 25, 2021), the court unanimously affirmed the lower court’s order granting plaintiff’s motion for summary judgment as to liability. In personal injury cases, particularly car accident cases, it is relatively rare for a plaintiff (the party claiming that they were the victim…
Read More Rear-End Car Accident Plaintiff Entitled to Summary Judgment; “Sun Glare” Was Insufficient Explanation for Accident
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In Quiros v. Hawkins, 2020 NY Slip Op 01020 (App. Div. 1st Dept. Feb. 13, 2020) – a personal injury / car accident / hit-in-the-rear case – the Appellate Division, First Department unanimously reversed the lower court’s denial of plaintiff’s motion for partial summary judgment on the issue of liability. From the decision: It is…
Read More Brake Failure Claim Insufficient to Avoid Judgment for Plaintiff in Rear-End Collision Car Accident Case
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In Serrano v. DTG Enter. Inc., 2019 NY Slip Op 03469 (App. Div. 1st Dept. May 2, 2019) – a rear-end collision car accident case – the First Department reversed the denial of plaintiff’s motion for summary judgment. From the decision: It is undisputed that Serrano made a prima facie showing that he was entitled…
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In Marfo v Castillo, No. 156442/2017, 2019 WL 1765896, 2019 N.Y. Slip Op. 31097(U) (N.Y. Sup Ct, New York County Apr. 22, 2019), a personal injury/car accident case, the court denied defendant’s motion to compel, inter alia, information regarding plaintiff’s social media accounts.[1]Full Disclosure: I appeared, in a per diem capacity, on oral argument on…
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In Oliver v. Central Park Sightseeing, LLC, 2019 NY Slip Op 02788 (App. Div. 1st Dept. April 11, 2019), the First Department unanimously affirmed the denial of defendant’s motion to dismiss plaintiff’s personal injury complaint. In this case ,plaintiff alleged that she was injured when she fell from a bicycle that she rented from the…
Read More Bicycle-Fall Lawsuit Continues; Malfunctioning Brakes Blamed