As many well-traveled individuals know, short-term vacation rentals like Airbnb are often a win-win situation for everyone involved — the renter gets an affordable place to stay and the owner/occupier gets to earn a little extra money. Unfortunately, however, there...
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Is the disregard of potential allergies cause for legal action?
On Behalf of Edelman & Edelman, P.C. | Nov 6, 2018 | Personal Injury
Awareness of food allergies has increased in the past decade, as the problem impacts more people across a broad range of settings. Food allergies are an important consideration for schools, restaurants, airlines, sports venues, corporate kitchens and any other setting...
An intro into New York lead paint laws
On Behalf of Edelman & Edelman, P.C. | Aug 28, 2018 | Personal Injury
Earlier this summer, the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) found itself marred in controversy when federal prosecutors filed a complaint claiming the agency woefully failed to comply with several crucial lead-paint regulations. While this lead-paint debacle...
Does my building have lead paint? Maybe.
On Behalf of Edelman & Edelman, P.C. | Aug 22, 2018 | Personal Injury
Earlier this summer, the New York City Housing Authority — otherwise known as NYCHA — came under fire when federal prosecutors filed a complaint claiming the agency failed to comply with several important lead-paint regulations. In fact, the federal government went as...
Truck driver fatigue: Will proposed bill make things better?
On Behalf of Edelman & Edelman, P.C. | Apr 24, 2018 | Personal Injury
Having fatigued truckers on the road is an obvious danger, which is one reason why there are so many rules and regulations regarding how long truck drivers can stay behind the wheel before taking a break. While the purpose of these rules is to make our roadways safer,...
Recent train wreck marks fourth fatal Amtrak crash in two months
On Behalf of Edelman & Edelman, P.C. | Feb 6, 2018 | Personal Injury
The last few months have been particularly tragic ones for Amtrak. In fact, since the beginning of December, there have been four fatal accidents involving Amtrak trains — with the most recent one occurring just last Sunday when a train traveling from New York City to...
Do you ride bike in New York? Here are 5 laws you should know.
On Behalf of Edelman & Edelman, P.C. | Dec 18, 2017 | Personal Injury
With more and more people turning to bikes as their primary form of transportation, cycling is as popular as ever in New York City. And given the number of bikes on NYC roadways today, it is a good idea for cyclists to review some of the many laws that may apply to...
5 steps to take following a serious bike accident
On Behalf of Edelman & Edelman, P.C. | Dec 4, 2017 | Personal Injury
Unlike those traveling in motor vehicles, bicyclists don't have seatbelts or airbags to protect them if they are ever in an accident. This is one reason why bike accidents can be so devastating.If you are ever involved in a bike accident, you need to act fast,...
The opioid crisis is getting worse — but who is to blame?
On Behalf of Edelman & Edelman, P.C. | Nov 18, 2017 | Personal Injury
The current opioid epidemic is affecting every corner of the nation. In fact, The New Yorker recently reported that two hundred thousand people in the United States have died from opioid overdoses since 1999. In New York City alone, more than 80 percent of the city's...
Officials call for more regulation after fatal Queens bus crash
On Behalf of Edelman & Edelman, P.C. | Sep 25, 2017 | Personal Injury
A speeding charter bus plowed into a New York City bus in Flushing, Queens, early Monday morning. It has since been revealed that the charter bus driver had lost his license after a drunk-driving arrest two years ago. Nevertheless, he was allowed back on the road by...
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