Our offices are closed due to Sandy

October 5, 2020October 30, 2012 by nyaccidentlaw

Please note that the Leav & Steinberg offices are closed today unless we receive further notice from building management. We are still accessible via office telephone by dialing (212) 766-5222 and cell phone by dialing Edward Steinberg at (917) 612-5046 or Alex Kran at (914) 261-3476. Thank you.

Do You Know What To Do If You’re Injured?

March 12, 2021October 23, 2012 by nyaccidentlaw

Sustaining an injury, whether it is a slip and fall or a car accident or something else entirely, can be a scary and confusing time. For many people, sustaining a serious injury is among the lowest points in their lives. It can be particularly confusing when someone else is at fault for your injury. While … Read more Do You Know What To Do If You’re Injured?

Claims Against The Federal Government

March 15, 2021October 22, 2012 by nyaccidentlaw

The doctrine of sovereign immunity dates back quite some time. Essentially, the doctrine states that you cannot sue the government. Fortunately, Congress passed the Federal Tort Claims Act, where the federal government agreed to waive sovereign immunity in certain types of cases, particularly those against federal employees acting within the scope of their employment. Allowing … Read more Claims Against The Federal Government

Grocery Store Accidents in New York City

March 15, 2021October 16, 2012 by nyaccidentlaw

Every day, thousands and thousands of people go to the grocery store or corner market to buy food and other items that they need for daily life. For the most part, these visits are the same. People enter the store, pick out the items they wish to purchase, check out at the cash register and … Read more Grocery Store Accidents in New York City

How training to run the New York City Marathon is just like being a Trial Attorney in New York

October 5, 2020October 11, 2012 by nyaccidentlaw

About 12 weeks ago I began training for the November 4 New York Marathon. Having run this 1x before (in 1996, when I was 24) I felt I could commit to the training and have a great run. I joined an online runners guide which provides a daily running schedule with varying speeds, hills, and … Read more How training to run the New York City Marathon is just like being a Trial Attorney in New York

Supplemental Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage

October 5, 2020June 21, 2012 by nyaccidentlaw

Today, the New York Legislature passed a bill that would heighten protection of motorists and their loved ones in the event they are involved in an accident with an uninsured or underinsured motorist. The supplementary uninsured/underinsured motorist (SUM) bill is identified as S.7787 (Seward) / A.10784 (Morelle). Presently, the mandatory minimum insurance required to be … Read more Supplemental Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage

Bronx Students, Department of Education Staff, and Others Who Were Around The Bronx New School (P.S. 51X) Exposed to Toxic Chemical

March 12, 2021November 23, 2011 by nyaccidentlaw

A toxic chemical, TCE (trichloroethylene), was found at excessive levels in the air inside and the soil around The Bronx New School (X051-also known as P.S. 51X). Testing for the chemical was performed in July 2011 and the following letter, dated August 29, 2011, was sent to former families and staff who may have been present at this school at 3200 Jerome Avenue, Bronx, New York:

Personal Injury News Update

March 15, 2021November 4, 2011 by nyaccidentlaw

Fracking Opponents Push for New Legal Remedies, Thomson Reuters News & Insight (See prior entry Fracking Contaminating New Yorkers’ Water? 08.12.2011) Thrown for a Loss: Retired Players Sue, Claim NFL Hid Brain Damage Info, ABA Journal (See prior entries National Football League and Sports in New York, Part 1 02.07.2011 and National Football League and … Read more Personal Injury News Update

Motor Vehicle Accident Statistics Now Public

March 15, 2021October 13, 2011 by nyaccidentlaw

For a long time, the New York Police Department has published crime statistics for the City of New York. The statistics were divided by type of crime, such as murder, rape, robbery, or burglary, and grouped into charts showing the frequency of crime within the entire City of New York, or within each borough or … Read more Motor Vehicle Accident Statistics Now Public

Going Where There is no Liability

October 5, 2020September 28, 2011 by nyaccidentlaw

Where is there no liability (on the part of the premise owner or operator)? Some facilities require patrons to sign waiver clauses or exculpatory clauses before partaking in the activities they offer. Whether these clauses will apply is fact dependent. The General Obligations Law section 5-326 explicitly voids certain exculpatory clauses. It specifically names “pools, … Read more Going Where There is no Liability

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I had a great experience with this law firm for my personal injury case. I was referred to them by another attorney who did not handle the type of case I had and from the beginning I felt I was in good hands by Edward Averbach, Esq., Edward Steinberg, Esq. and the paralegals that worked my case.

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