This blog by the six-time published author Jonathan Cooper, is intended to educate the general public about issues of interest, particularly innovations and changes in the law, in the areas of non-compete agreements, breach of contract matters, school negligence (and/or negligent supervision), construction accidents, slip and/or trip and fall accidents, auto accidents, and, of course, defective or dangerous products.
For additional information on any of these topics, readers are encouraged to download these FREE e-books:
- To Compete or Not to Compete: The Definitive Insider's Guide to Non-Compete Agreements Under New York Law
- When Schools Fail to Protect Our Kids
- When You Don't Have a Written Agreement
- Why Most Accident Victims Do Not Recover the Full Value of Their Claim
- Why Are There So Few Successful Defective Products Lawsuits?
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NY School Loses 5th Grader's Finger Tip - And Won't Admit NegligenceLong Island, NY school negligence lawyer Jonathan Cooper discusses recent news of NY School Loses 5th Grader's Finger Tip - And Won't Admit Negligence.
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Queens Worker Who Fell From Unsecured Ladder Wins Labor Law ClaimLong Island & Queens, NY construction site accident lawyer Jonathan Cooper discusses a recent decision granting judgment to a worker who fell from a ladder.
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Why This NY School Negligence Decision Is Really No Big DealNY negligent supervision lawyer Jonathan Cooper discusses a recent appellate decision holding that NY schools must watch their students at after school programs
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NY Bicyclist's Claim He Was Blown From Bike By Helicopter Survives DismissalLong Island & Queens, New York accident attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses a bizarre case that survived a defendant's motion to dismiss the case.
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8th Grader Sets Classmate's Pants on Fire; So Why Did School Wait to Report It?An 8th Grader sets his classmate's pants on fire; and the school doesn't bother reporting it to the police until a day later.
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After Denying Student Safety Equipment, NY School Liable for Sports Injury Says Queens CourtAfter a Queens school denied a student sports safety equipment, a NY court held that the school can be held liable for the student's injuries. 516-791-5700.
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NY's High Court Draws Distinction Between Duty of School Bus & Public Bus to StudentA recent decision from NY's high court distinguished between the duty owed to a student from a school bus and a public bus. For more info call 516-791-5700.
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After Worker Falls Through Elevator Ceiling, Queens Court Holds Contractor Absolutely LiableThere are still cases where NY's courts will hold a contractor absolutely liable for a construction site accident. Here's one. For more info, call 516-791-5700.
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Brooklyn Jury Finds City School Liable For Injury to Girl During Gym Class, Awards $2.5 MillionIf you were wondering whether a school can be held liable for a student's injuries during gym, please read this article, or call Jonathan Cooper at 516.791.5700
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Student Injured While Playing Football By School "Bus Circle" May Proceed, Says NY Appeals CourtLong Island, NY school injury & negligence lawyer Jonathan Cooper discusses a recent school negligence case that survived dismissal.
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Why Claim By 10 Year-Old Who Suffered Head Injuries in School Assault Would Likely Fail in NYLong Island & Queens, New York school assault and personal injury lawyer Jonathan Cooper discusses a recent school assault that occurred overseas, and why this claim would likely fail under New York law. For additional information on this topic, please contact Jonathan Cooper directly at 516-791-5700.
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Why the Claim by Parents of Bullied H.S. School Who Suicided Might Survive in NYLong Island & Queens, New York school bullying and negligence attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses a bullying case from Pennsylvania, and how it would likely be evaluated under New York law. For additional information on this topic, please contact Jonathan Cooper directly at 516-791-5700.