Author Archives: JM Lawyer
Crowd Safety in New York City: What to Know Before Attending Parades, Sporting Events, and Large Gatherings
As temperatures rise and New Yorkers flock to the city’s pools, beaches, and waterfronts to [...]
Jun
Summer in the City: What NYC Swimmers Need to Know About Water Safety and Legal Liability
As temperatures rise and New Yorkers flock to the city’s pools, beaches, and waterfronts to [...]
Jun
Understanding Priscilla’s Law: What It Could Mean for Safety and Accountability in New York City
New York City streets are evolving rapidly, shaped by the rise of micro-mobility devices such [...]
Jun
E-Bike Safety in New York City: What Riders and Families Need to Know
Electric bicycles have quickly become a common sight across New York City. From daily commuters [...]
Jun
Outdoor BBQ and Grill Safety in NYC: What City Residents Need to Know
As the summer months bring more outdoor gatherings across New York City, decks and balconies [...]
May
What NYC’s Crackdown on Super Speeders Means for Injured Victims in 2026
New York City has moved into a new phase of traffic safety enforcement. In 2026, [...]
May
Summer Camp and Water Park Safety What Families in New York Should Know
As summer approaches in New York City, many families turn to day camps, overnight camps, [...]
May
Outdoor Dining and Sidewalk Café Hazards in New York City
As the summer months bring more outdoor gatherings across New York City, decks and balconies [...]
May
What to Do in the First Twenty-Four Hours After a Serious Injury Event in New York City
When someone is unexpectedly injured in a fast-paced city like New York, the first days [...]
Apr
Understanding the AVOID Act: What New York City Injury Victims Need to Know
New York’s legal system continues to evolve, and a recent development known as the AVOID [...]
Apr
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
Feb
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 [...]
Jan
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, [...]
Jan
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 [...]
Jan
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 [...]
Dec
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. [...]
Dec
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 [...]
Dec
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 [...]
Dec
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