Although slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere, and at any time, when there’s ice involved, suddenly there’s the potential for falls to become rather more serious. Slip and fall stats According to the CDC, slip and fall is the most common type of accident in the country, yet so many people remain unaware of [...]
With winter just around the corner, it’s more important than ever to take care, and to watch your step when out and about. However, being observant isn’t always the key to staying safe - indeed, being too cautious can also lead to accidents, especially if that caution leads to decreased physical activity and a loss [...]
On behalf of Jeff Antin of Antin, Ehrlich & Epstein, LLP, Attorneys at Law posted in Premises Liability on Friday, September 7, 2012. Remember that case where a woman sued McDonald after she was severely burned when the coffee she had just purchased at a McDonald’s drive-through spilled on her and she suffered serious burns [...]
On behalf of Jeff Antin of Antin, Ehrlich & Epstein, LLP, Attorneys at Law posted in Premises Liability on Friday, September 7, 2012. When buying toys for children, one of the main concerns for parents is that the toys will be filled with lead. The Consumer Product Safety Commission voted to lower the level of [...]
On behalf of Jeff Antin of Antin, Ehrlich & Epstein, LLP, Attorneys at Law, posted on Friday, September 7, 2012. While Apple has received much recognition for the all-glass exteriors that make their stores stand out from the rest, that distinctive design has a downside too, because it has now resulted in a premises liability [...]
On behalf of Jeff Antin of Antin, Ehrlich & Epstein, LLP, Attorneys at Law posted in Premises Liability on Friday, September 7, 2012. With the onset of winter rapidly approaching, New York City residents need know two things: how to avoid slip-and-fall accidents, and how to hold responsible parties accountable if they do happen. Considering [...]
On behalf of Jeff Antin of Antin, Ehrlich & Epstein, LLP, Attorneys at Law posted in Premises Liability on Friday, September 7, 2012. After 3 years of litigation, the former owners of a Perkins Restaurant agreed to a $1.9 million settlement of a personal injury case with a 32-year-old man from Newton, New Jersey who [...]
On behalf of Jeff Antin of Antin, Ehrlich & Epstein, LLP, Attorneys at Law posted in Wrongful Death on Friday, September 7, 2012. A Massachusetts family has filed a negligence lawsuit against Simon Property Group Inc., Sears, Schindler Elevator Corp. and Botany Bay Construction after their son fell into a gap between the escalator and [...]
