Author Archives: JM Lawyer

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Public Transit and Rideshare Safety When Traveling With an Infant or Toddler in New York City

Traveling through New York City with an infant or toddler often means relying on public [...]

25
Mar
Driving in NYC: What Every New Yorker Should Know

Navigating New York City’s streets requires constant vigilance. With taxis, delivery vans, cyclists, pedestrians, and [...]

19
Feb
NYC School Safety 2026: What Parents Must Know

Back-to-school season is officially here in the city that never sleeps—and while you’re grabbing notebooks, [...]

09
Feb
Person shoveling snow on a city sidewalk during heavy snowfall, with brick buildings and a bridge in the background.
Winter in New York City: Staying Safe From Slips, Trips, and Falls in Ice and Snow

Winter in the Hudson Valley brings picturesque landscapes but also creates hazardous conditions for pedestrians [...]

22
Jan
Aerial view of a busy city street with heavy traffic, yellow taxis, crosswalks, and red bus-only lanes between tall buildings.
New York City Drivers: What the 2026 DMV Point System Changes Mean for You

New York City traffic is a daily test of patience. Whether you're navigating the FDR, [...]

14
Jan
Close-up of city traffic with yellow taxis and a black sedan driving side by side on a busy street.
Rideshare Safety in New York City: What the Latest Reporting on Uber Means for Riders

The disturbing revelations in The New York Times investigation into Uber’s poor handling of sexual [...]

07
Jan
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Abbott Freestyle Libre Glucose Monitor Recall Raises Serious Safety Concerns for NYC Patients

In December 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an Early Alert concerning [...]

23
Dec
A toddler sits on a carpeted floor playing with wooden train tracks and a green toy train in a bright playroom.
Toy Safety in New York City: What Parents and Caregivers Should Know

As guardians, we want the best for our children, especially when it comes to playtime. [...]

18
Dec
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Cruise Ship Safety & Your Rights at Sea: What NYC Travelers Should Know After the Recent Royal Caribbean Tragedy

As temperatures rise and New Yorkers flock to the city’s pools, beaches, and waterfronts to [...]

11
Dec
NYSTLA leaders and guests deliver remarks at a formal event, speaking to an audience about equal access to civil justice and protecting the rights of New Yorkers.
NYSTLA’s annual Fall Judicial Gala, honoring Chief Administrative Judge Joseph A. Zayas and celebrating the newly elected judiciary.

NYSTLA President Andrew Finkelstein, Past President Victoria Wickman, Hon. Suzanne Adams, and AAJ Secretary Christopher [...]

05
Dec
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New York’s Top Court Upholds Limits on Emotional Distress Claims in Prenatal Injury Cases

With colder months approaching, families in diverse NYC communities face an annual challenge: the cold [...]

06
Nov
Tragedy on the Worksite: Why Safety Must Come First in New York’s Big Infrastructure Projects

In late October 2025, a worker at the massive Gateway Tunnel project on Manhattan’s West [...]

31
Oct
Side view of a happy little boy looking at camera while his mother buckling him in a car seat
Ensuring Child Passenger Safety in New York City: A Guide for Parents, Caregivers & Guardians

When families travel through New York City, during school drop-offs, daycare pickups, or weekend outings, [...]

24
Oct
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New Dog Bite Law in New York: What NYC Residents Need to Know

Whether you’re walking through Central Park, visiting a friend in Brooklyn, or heading home on [...]

26
Sep
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Rising Cannabis Poisonings in New York: What Every New Yorker Should Know

As cannabis consumption becomes more mainstream, marijuana edibles have gained popularity for their convenience and [...]

19
Sep
Four dogs on leashes sitting on a wooden boardwalk with the Brooklyn Bridge and New York City skyline in the background.
NYC Summer Safety for Pets

As guardians, we want the best for our children, especially when it comes to playtime. [...]

07
Aug
20.05.2016. small children with teachers hold hands and walk the streets of New York, Manhattan
Learning Starts at Home: Back To School Safety

Back-to-school season is officially here in the city that never sleeps—and while you’re grabbing notebooks, [...]

16
May
Smartphone on a surface engulfed in flames while connected to a charging cable, with visible burning damage and smoke.
Protecting Your Family from Lithium Battery Dangers

Every May, Electrical Safety Month serves as a timely reminder to stay vigilant about the [...]

16
May
Did You Get Doored? Here’s Why It Is Not Your Fault?
Bicycle-Pedestrian Collisions in NYC: Legal Insights and Safety Measures

New York City is a bustling metropolis where pedestrians and cyclists share the streets daily. [...]

08
May
Construction site builder climbing on ladder and preparing to fix rooftop.
Ladder Safety in NYC: Preventing Falls and Protecting Workers

Ladders are a common sight in New York City, whether on bustling construction sites, in [...]

19
Feb
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