By Christopher T. McGrath Esq. New York Under New York Law, a driver approaching an intersection with a green light must take note of all the surrounding circumstances before entering that intersection. Even with a green light, a driver must be aware of other traffic which may be entering the intersection. In Nuziale v. Paper […]
Christopher T. McGrath discusses New York’s No-Fault Law and How To Protect Yourself In The event Of An Accident Aside from Mandatory Personal Injury Protection (“Mandatory PIP”) in New York, commonly known as the No-Fault law[1], a motorist may further protect himself or herself by purchasing Additional Personal Injury Protection (“Additional PIP”). This important excess […]
New York Attorney Christopher McGrath Explains Benefits of Optional Basic Economic Loss Coverage to Those Injured in Car Accidents In this informative and helpful piece, attorney Christopher T. McGrath advises car insurance holders in New York to consider purchasing Optional Basic Economic Loss coverage. This addition to basic, state-mandated coverage protects automobile accident victims with […]
New York Attorney Christopher McGrath Discusses the Legal Consequences for Injured Passengers – In this insightful article, attorney Christopher T. McGrath explains that New Yorkers, injured while traveling on buses, may face unique defenses when they seek compensation from operators. Any rider of a New York City bus has experienced a time when he or […]
In this final article of a two part legal series, New York trial attorney Christopher T. McGrath warns of certain auto accident case verdicts that may not be sustainable. By Christopher T. McGrath, Esq. In a prior article, I noted that the “Yes But No” auto liability verdict — the verdict in which a jury […]
By Christopher T. McGrath, Esq. – In New York, many people assume that when they are injured by a drunk driver, their only recourse is to bring an action against that individual. This is not always the case. If prior to the collision, the intoxicated individual was sold drinks by another individual or establishment while he […]
In this first article of a two part car accident legal series, New York trial attorney Christopher T McGrath educates on the topic of court rulings in regards to jury verdicts holding a party negligent, but not liable for the causation of the auto accident. By Christopher T McGrath, Esq. The auto case goes to […]
By Christopher T. McGrath, Esq. -In this article, New York lawyer Christopher McGrath describes the circumstances when a victim of a car accident must repay liens following the settlement of a lawsuit. In New York, the settlement of a lawsuit may require the repayment of all or a portion of workers compensation benefits previously […]
In this revealing article, Christopher T. McGrath, Esq. explains how New York State’s highest court tackles the issue of vicarious liability, a legal doctrine that holds one party responsible for the negligence of a second party, in the context of businesses and motor vehicle accidents. In an earlier article, I explained how a business that […]
