A NYC bus driver told the police he struck our client’s vehicle in the rear because it suddenly stopped short. The bus camera footage we obtained told a different story. Our clients claimed they were stopped at a traffic light and when the light turned green, a NYC bus behind them struck them in the rear. The bus driver told his supervisor and the police that our client made a sudden stop. BBNR obtained the bus camera footage which revealed the truth. Our clients were stopped at the traffic light for about a minute and when the light turned green, the bus driver struck them before they even ha ..read more

Our client slipped and fell walking down a two-step wet tiled stairway to reach the stalls in the women’s bathroom of the defendant’s Church, landing on her lower back. On the 7th day of trial in Manhattan Supreme Court the defendant Church changed their no-pay position and offered $500,000. This was one of the few trials taking place during COVID 19 with everyone in the courtroom wearing masks and the jury watching the testimony from two television monitors. Trial attorney and partner Brett J. Nomberg of BBNR subpoenaed the defendant’s bathroom attendant, Treasurer, handyman, and the corporat ..read more

New York City is notorious for its high car accident rate, but how common are motor vehicle accidents in NYC? Find out here with this comprehensive guide to NYC car accident statistics.   What Causes Car Accidents in New York City? While it is commonly called a car accident, most collisions are not accidental at all, but the result of a driver who negligently fails to obey the rules of the road. Let’s examine some of the most common accident types. The New York State Vehicle and Traffic laws were implemented for the safety of drivers and pedestrians, and the City of New York has additiona ..read more

Being in a car accident can be devastating. Besides the damage, stress, and possible injuries, the internal conflict about what to do first or how to go about the claim process can be maddening, especially if the mishap is your first one. How long after a car accident can you make a personal injury claim? What are the time limitations for a lawsuit?  Find out here from the New York car accident lawyers at Brand Brand Nomberg & Rosenbaum, LLP. One of the most common questions many New York car accident victims ask is how long they have to file a lawsuit and claim compensation. If you ..read more

The steps you take immediately after a New York car accident are key to protecting yourself and others. Have You Been Injured in a New York Car Accident? Navigating the streets of New York City can be dangerous, as any seasoned motorist, bicyclist, or pedestrian knows. The number of car accidents reflect this unfortunate reality. In 2019, approximately 50,000 individuals suffered a personal injury as the result of a motor vehicle accident in New York City. If you have experienced a motor vehicle accident in New York City, contact our experienced personal injury attorneys today for a case eval ..read more

Personal injury attorneys are often asked why they should settle their case instead of going to trial and taking a verdict. The general answer is that a settlement is always the better option over taking a verdict. However, a settlement is not always possible which requires taking a jury verdict.    A settlement is usually paid by the defendant’s insurance company that is contractually responsible for defending the case and paying any award. The insurance company will only be responsible for the poli ..read more

Many clients who suffer serious injuries from a motor vehicle accident are unable to obtain adequate compensation for their injuries because of two reasons, 1) the negligent driver who caused the accident only had a $25,000 insurance policy and no significant assets and 2) the injured person failed to take out underinsured motorist protection on their auto policy.  While you cannot control the actions of the negligent driver, you can control what insurance coverage you provide for you and your family. What is Underinsured motorist coverage? When you take out an auto insurance policy, you ..read more

Instead of merely hoping that a jury will render a favorable verdict, an experienced personal injury trial lawyer knows how to win the case first with the judge. A motion for summary judgment asks the court to issue an order finding the defendant at fault for the accident as a matter of law before the jury gets to decide. Experienced Auto Accident Lawyer nyc understand the importance of making these motions and how to win them. When there is an auto accident involving a vehicle struck in the rear, a court can decide that the defendant is at fault as a matter of law for not keeping a safe dist ..read more

New York Construction Accident Lawyers, Brand Brand Nomberg & Rosenbaum, LLP, aggressively litigate our cases for every one of our clients to obtain the best possible resolution, either by verdict or settlement. We understand and appreciate how the lives of our clients and their families are depending upon what we do, so we fight as if each client were a member of our own family. We do not give up or back down, and we do not hand off our cases to another law firm to litigate. We will do everything that is necessary to gather evidence and wi ..read more

APPELLATE COURT OVERTURNS MANHATTAN JUDGE, FINDS THE DEFENDANT OWNER AND CONTRACTOR FAILED TO PROVIDE A CONSTRUCTION WORKER WITH PROPER SAFETY DEVICES Toll Brothers latest NYC luxury building, 1110 Park Avenue located on the Upper East Side has apartments for sale starting at $18 million. One would think the building owner and contractor could afford to provide proper protection to the workers building that luxury apartment. Unfortunately, they did not despite repeated complaints by a construction worker and a Site Safety Manager about unsafe conditions at the project. As a result, that constr ..read more