The Global Resurgence of Bed Bugs
Bed bugs have made a big comeback in since the pandemic. We had almost 2 years of limited travel during the COVID-19 pandemic. During that time, there were less movement of people and so bed bugs also had limited number of hosts. This...
What If The Extermination Company The Landlord Hires Isn’t Solving my Bed Bug Infestation?
If you refuse to let the landlord’s exterminator do the work, then you may be accused of being the problem. Generally in court cases involving contractors of any kind, judges in Housing Court will say that that you need to let the landlord use the company it picks, and when the work...
Jury Awards A Cancer Patient $72.5 Million In A New York Personal Injury Case Against The MTA
On February 22, 2024, a New York County jury awarded a plaintiff, who was left partially paralyzed after being struck by a New York City bus a $72.5 Million jury award.
On March 6, 2017, the plaintiff, then 61, was crossing East Houston Street when an M14...
Queens County Jury Awards Over $38 Million For A New York Birth Injury
In December of 2022, a Queens County jury found in favor of the plaintiff in a New York Birth Injury case. The infant plaintiff suffered lack of oxygen during delivery and was diagnosed with cerebral palsy upon her birth. The jury awarded the plaintiff damages in excess of $38 million, which...
Our Recent $75,000 Bed Bug Settlement
The Law Offices of Effie Soter, P.C. is pleased to announce our latest bed bug settlement. The Plaintiff sustained bed bug bites while in their apartment through no fault of their own. This bed bug exposure completely ruined all of Plaintiff's furniture and needed to seek medical treatment to treat their bites...
Were You Injured Due To A Landlord Failing To Provide Reasonable Security?
If the answer to the question is yes, you should speak with a New York Negligent Security Attorney to discuss your legal rights and all options available to you.
In New York State, a landlord has a duty to take "minimal" precautions to protect tenants from reasonably...
Three Steps To Take If You Or Your Baby Were Involved In A Birth Related Injury
Around 30,000 babies are born every year with some form of a birth injury. Medical staff, including obstetric physicians, pediatricians, nurses, technicians and medical assistants, might be responsible for these tragic labor and delivery mistakes that cause life-long injuries. In some circumstances the injuries can be so...
Safety Tips For Sharing New York Roads With Large Trucks, Semis, And Tractor Trailers
It is fairly obvious that there is a size discrepancy that exists between a passenger vehicle and a semi-truck. Given the size differences, there are many ways that we can all do our own part to reduce the number of large truck accidents on the highways, city...
Do You Need To Retain A New York Slip And Fall Attorney?
When you slip and fall due to the negligence of another party, you need to know your legal options and how to secure compensation for your medical bills. This post will break down who a New York slip and fall attorney...
What Is Cerebral Palsy?
According to the CDC, cerebral palsy is a group of disorders that affect a person’s ability to move, maintain balance and posture. Cerebral palsy is the most common motor disability in childhood. Cerebral means having to do with the brain. Palsy means weakness or problems with using...