December 2014

New York Court Of Appeals Says Police Officers Can Sue NYC And The NYPD To Recover Damages Under GML SEC. 205-e

Generally, under the New York Workers’ Compensation Law, injured workers are barred from suing their employers to obtain personal injury damages.  This law has its exceptions, such as claims by employees of interstate railroads covered by the Federal Employers Liability Act and maritime workers covered by the Jones Act.  In addition, under the New York …

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Hit In The Rear Car Accidents – Defenses That Will Defeat Pre-Trial Motion For Summary Judgment

When a vehicle rear ends another stopped or stopping vehicle, the law permits the inference that the vehicle that struck the other vehicle in the rear was negligent.  However, the courts will not grant a motion for pre-trial determination of liability in this circumstance if the defendant can demonstrate a non-negligent explanation for the accident …

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