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Big Apple Maps and New York City's Pothole Law: What They Are, Why They Stopped, and Why They Still Matter
Trial lawyers once mapped New York City's sidewalks to give the City written notice of defects. What Big Apple maps are, why they stopped, and why they still count.
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Hit by an Ambulance, Fire Truck, or Police Car in New York? How the Rules Differ
Emergency vehicles have special privileges under New York law, but with limits. When the reckless disregard rule applies, and the 90-day Notice of Claim.
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Slipped on Snow or Ice in New York? The Storm-in-Progress Rule and Who Must Clear the Sidewalk
Who must clear snow and ice from New York City sidewalks, how fast, and why a fall during a storm is treated differently under New York law.
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When the Clocks Fall Back: Dark-Evening Crashes and New York's Lighting Rules
Daylight saving time ends November 1, and the evening commute moves into the dark. New York's headlight and bike light rules, and how they affect fault.
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Deer Season on New York Roads: Injury Claims After a Deer Crash
Deer crashes spike in the fall. Who may be responsible when a passenger is hurt or a driver swerves into traffic, and what New York law says.
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Hurt by a Hit-and-Run Driver in New York? Where Compensation May Come From
Hit by a driver who fled? A household auto policy or MVAIC may cover you, but one rule gives you just 24 hours. What New York law requires.
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Hurt While Trick-or-Treating in New York City? Who May Be Responsible
Halloween puts children on streets, stoops, and sidewalks after dark. Who may be responsible for a crash or a fall in New York City, and what to do.
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When a Driver Blames a Medical Emergency or Brake Failure: Injury Claims in New York
A driver who says "I couldn't stop" may claim a medical emergency or brake failure. What New York law requires, and what injured people should do.
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Hurt on a New York City Bus or in the Subway? The Notice of Claim Rules
A claim against NYC Transit starts with a sworn Notice of Claim, generally within 90 days. How to serve it, the right agency, and what happens if you are late.
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Hurt by a Drunk or Impaired Driver in New York: Who May Be Responsible
Hurt by a drunk or drugged driver in New York? The driver, the vehicle's owner, and sometimes a bar or store may be responsible. What the law says.
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