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In a personal injury action stemming from a trip and fall on steps at the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens, defendant made a motion for summary judgment, arguing that the steps did not constitute a dangerous condition and that plaintiff should have seen the steps because they were open and obvious. In
We all know about breathalyzers. They exist to make sure that drunk drivers don’t drive drunk, either as an interlock device for repeat offenders, or as a method for police to measure Blood Alcohol Level and make sure dangerous drivers stay off the streets. Drunk drivers are responsible for thousands
Many people insist their dogs are friendly and well-trained, and there is no risk at all to have children around them. Pet owners insist their animals have never been aggressive toward anyone, and that the uncomfortable feeling large dog get around small children is unreasonable. People insist that few dogs
After a two-week trial, Finz & Finz, P.C., obtained a seven figure verdict on behalf of a client who was injured as a result of medical malpractice that occurred during the course of a cardiac catheterization procedure. The Defendants who were a doctor and the facility where the procedure was
A greatest fear for many parents is for something terrible to happen to their children. There are so many things that can go wrong, it can be difficult not to dwell on all the awful events that could seriously injure or even kill children. No matter how healthy a child
When a US Airways jetliner crashed in Philadelphia on March 13th, 2013, the early reports indicated that a blown tire and gusting winds had caused the jet to skid off the runway. There was no reason for the nearly 150 passengers to ask any more questions. They thought they knew
It has never been easier to be a landlord. Before the advent of the internet, landlords were on an island when it came to making sure they were doing what was right for their tenants. There was a lot of guesswork involved, and that guesswork could have tragic implications when
Finz & Finz, P.C. commenced an action against the County of Nassau on behalf of a client who suffers from brain damage as a result of a single-car accident, alleging that the accident occurred as a result of the County’s negligence in failing to conduct a study of the traffic
Braxton Hicks. Every expectant mother has heard those words. Braxton Hicks contractions are the warm-up to the real thing, essentially, practicing for the big day. As the due date approaches, women become accustomed to feeling the tightening of Braxton Hicks contractions. At least, that’s what the expectant mother thinks she
Having a child born prematurely brings with it a host of potential health issues. Some of these are very well known. Children who are premature often have difficulties breathing, especially if they are more than six weeks early. Premature babies also can have difficulty feeding and gaining weight. A less