Every year, thousands of New York City streets are excavated to allow utility companies and contractors to repair underground infrastructure, including water mains, gas lines, electrical systems, telecommunications cables, and sewer lines. While the excavation itself is temporary, the obligation to safely restore the roadway continues long after construction crews leave the site. When streets ... Read More
Every day, the New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) manages one of the largest and most heavily traveled transportation systems in the world. The agency oversees thousands of miles of streets, traffic signals, signs, pavement markings, bridges, and other roadway infrastructure that millions of motorists rely upon every day. When roads are properly ... Read More
If you were injured in a New York City car accident caused by a pothole, deteriorated pavement, roadway flooding, a defective traffic signal, or another dangerous road condition, one of the most important legal issues in your case may be something you have never heard of: prior written notice. Unlike ordinary negligence lawsuits, many roadway ... Read More
After a serious motor vehicle accident, it is often obvious that another driver made a mistake. Proving that a dangerous roadway condition caused or contributed to the collision, however, is considerably more complicated. Insurance companies and governmental entities frequently argue that the roadway was reasonably safe, that the driver should have avoided the hazard, or ... Read More
If you were injured in a New York City car accident caused by a dangerous road condition, one of the most important legal issues is whether you must file a Notice of Claim before bringing a lawsuit. Unlike ordinary motor vehicle accident cases against private individuals or businesses, claims against the City of New York ... Read More
After a serious car accident caused by a dangerous roadway condition, one of the first questions many people ask is, “Who is responsible for maintaining that road?” The answer is often far more complicated than most motorists realize. While many drivers assume every road within New York City is owned and maintained by the City, ... Read More