Who is Responsible for a Slip & Fall Accident in a Public Place?

Who is Liable for a Slip and Fall in a Public Place

Filing a NY Premises Liability Claim When Injured in a Grocery Store, Mall, Etc. New York is a busy state, bustling with people and commerce. Not a day goes by without someone slipping and falling in a public place. If you’re like most people, your first instinct might be to feel embarrassed, or to assume […]

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Joseph E. O’Connor Named Top 25: 2018 Hudson Valley Super Lawyers List

Joseph O'Connor

We are pleased to announce that Joseph E. O’Connor, Esq. of O’Connor & Partners, has been selected one of the top 25 lawyers in the Hudson Valley encompassing an area from Westchester County to the Capital Region. This is an exclusive list, recognizing no more than five percent of attorneys in the Hudson Valley. Super […]

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Distracted Driving Laws in New York

Kingston Distracted Driving Lawyers

What New York Law Says About Texting or Talking While Driving You know what your conscience tells you: using a cell phone while driving is dangerous. It isn’t fair to anyone, it’s totally unnecessary, and it’s downright wrong. You also know what common sense says: it simply isn’t possible to pay attention to two things […]

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What Insurance Companies Won’t Tell You After a Truck Accident

Truck Accident Lawyers - Insurance Companies Are Not On Your Side

Few experiences in life are as terrifying or traumatic as a large commercial trucking accident. The survivors are often left with devastating injuries and extremely costly damages. Meanwhile, the families of those killed in these terrible crashes are left with a lifetime of suffering, not to mention the crippling expenses associated with a wrongful death. […]

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Uninsured / Underinsured Motorist Coverage in NY: An Overview

Injury After Car Accident in Hudson Valley

Why Buying Uninsured / Underinsured Insurance Coverage Is Almost Always Worth It Is there anything worse than being injured in an auto accident caused by someone else’s negligence, resulting in a mountain of medical bills, vehicle repair expenses, and time away from work? Well, what if the at-fault driver didn’t have enough insurance to cover […]

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Dog Bites & Animal Attacks: When Do I Involve an Attorney?

Hudson Valley Dog Bite Injury Attorneys

Understanding the New York Dog Bite Law, Your Rights, and the Claims Process It’s so good to get outside and move around. Health and wellness experts are always telling us to go for a walk, get involved in the community, and stretch our legs for exercise. But when animals attack, a stroll around the neighborhood […]

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