Weather has a significant impact on school bus operations and directly affects student transportation and safety. Severe weather conditions and hazards negatively influence visibility, road conditions, and, consequently, bus performance. This is why we cannot overlook the importance of safety strategies for drivers and school administrators. This article will discuss the weather’s impact on school […]
The New York Premises Liability Act requires property owners, licensed lessees, and property managers to keep their properties in good condition. As a result, any injuries or damage caused by their negligence become the responsibility of the premise. An accident could occur either inside or outside the premises. Working with a premises liability lawyer will […]
Millions of New York residents sustain fatal or severe injuries from dog bite incidents, slip and falls, pool incidents, and other accidents. These accidents often occur at improperly secured properties or unsafe homes. There are different types of premises liability cases. When you’re injured on someone’s property, you’ll be facing unexpected medical bills and might […]
When a business requires an individual to sign a liability waiver before entering the premises or participating in an activity, the property owner will generally believe that the waiver prevents any kind of liability or responsibility from falling on their shoulders should you or anyone in your group sustain injuries. However, there are exceptions to […]
As we go about our daily lives in New York, we are very often on someone else’s property. This can include grocery stores, apartment complexes, public swimming pools, office buildings, and even private property. From running errands to going to work, shopping for groceries to bringing the kids to soccer practice, or attending a museum […]
Personal injury cases of any kind are very challenging for the victims and their families. Dealing with the many after effects of the incident can be stressful and be counterproductive in the healing process. Thankfully, New York slip and fall lawyers such as ours at Gregory Spektor & Associates have the experience, expertise, and skills […]
Children are naturally curious, which can be beneficial when it comes to learning, but it can also put them in perilous situations. Their curiosity could lead them to mess with dangerous equipment, play in risky areas, eat poisonous plants, and many more activities that could hurt them. That said if a child was hurt while […]
Getting hurt or injured due to the negligence of a property owner on a commercial or residential property is a situation that requires the services of an experienced lawyer. These incidents are classified as premises liability cases. This is because the responsibility for the maintenance of a safe environment for people is the owner’s duty. […]
If you own residential real estate, like a home or townhouse, it’s important to understand that you can face personal injury liability if someone gets hurt on your land. The same applies if you get injured on a neighbor’s property, they too, could face personal injury liability. Under premises liability laws, a duty is imposed […]
