Can I Use a Bed Bug Infestation as a Defense in a Nonpayment Case?
Can I Use a Bed Bug Infestation as a Defense in a Nonpayment Case? Yes, you can. Housing Court has awarded rent abatements for bedbug infestations. But you should be prepared to document the...
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...
The Anatomy Of A Slip & Fall Accident
If you have been injured in a slip-and-fall-type injury, there are some things that you need to know in order to be compensated for the damages you have suffered. Personal injury law is a complicated subject with a simple goal, make those who were negligent pay for the damages they caused...
New York Slip and Fall Settlement Victory
The Law Offices of Effie Soter, P.C. is happy to announce our latest New York slip and fall settlement victory. The case involved us filing an appeal in order to effectively negotiate the settlement. Our appeal was successful. The Plaintiff slipped and...
Personal Injury Claims Against An At-Fault Business
Filing a personal injury claim or lawsuit directly against a business can be much more complex than filing one against an individual. Personal injury claims against a business can arise in a variety of contexts. Some of the most common contexts include premises liability cases.
If you...
How To Establish Liability For A Slip And Fall Accident
Have You Been Injured in a Slip and Fall? You May Have Rights.
Victims who suffer preventable injuries in a slip and fall accident may have a right to pursue legal recourse. If a slip and fall occurs on another person's property, victims may be able to...
How An Insurance Adjuster Works To Limit Your Settlement In A New York Personal Injury Claim
Annually, insurance companies spend vast sums of money training their claims adjusters how to pay as little as possible on as few claims as possible. Any claim submitted to an insurance company by a claimant acting on his/her own is immediately challenged, both in its validity and in the...
What is a Premises Liability Case?
When injured on the property of another individual, you could be entitled to a substantial amount of monetary compensation for your injuries. Property owners and managers have a legal duty to make sure that their premise is free from hazards that could cause damage to a visitor. If they haven't taken...