Archive for February 2022
Kia, Hyundai and Tesla Recall Over 1.3 Million Cars Due to Defects
Several vehicle manufacturers including Kia, Hyundai and Tesla have issued recalls, according to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. While some models of Kia and Hyundai vehicles are being recalled as a result of a pattern of fire and anti-lock brake problems, Tesla is recalling several models after detecting multiple failures ranging from seatbelt…
Read MoreData Shows 2021 Was the Deadliest Year of Car Crashes in NYC Since 2013
A study recently published by Transportation Alternatives noted that 273 people died in car crashes in New York City in 2021. Of the 273 total fatalities, over a quarter of them (73) occurred between October and December alone. This is the highest number of traffic fatalities recorded in New York City since 2014 when Vision…
Read MoreCan I Sue for a Slip and Fall Accident?
For many Americans, winter is synonymous with months of snow and ice. While these weather conditions can be picturesque and enjoyable for many, they can also create dangerous conditions. Chances are, you or someone you know has suffered a painful fall on snow or ice during the winter. While many falls lead to only minor…
Read MoreFirm Partner Liza Milgrim Recovers $700,000 for Assault Victim in New York City
On January 17th, 2022, SPBMCC Partner Liza Milgrim successfully obtained a settlement totaling $700,000 in a security negligence case where a woman was physically assaulted, raped and threatened death by a gun-bearing assailant in her own apartment building. Woman Assaulted In Her Apartment Building, Claims the Building was Negligently Maintained The plaintiff…
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