In an effort to educate the general public - BEFORE they even contact a lawyer - about the necessary elements to a successful claim in the areas of:
- school negligence;
- construction accidents;
- defective or dangerous products;
- auto accidents; or
- slip and/or trip and fall accidents
Long Island & Queens, New York personal injury attorney Jonathan Cooper has published numerous educational articles on these topics. By way of background, Jonathan Cooper is the published author of the Free book on New York accident claims, "Why Most Accident Victims Do Not Recover the Full Value of Their Claim," as well as the New Yorker's guide to defective product claims, "Why Are There So Few Successful Defective Products Lawsuits?"
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When Non-NY Companies Have Arbitrability Decided by New York's CourtsThere are circumstances where New York's courts must decide whether arbitration clauses are enforceable - even for two Non-NY companies, explains Jonathan Cooper.
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Why Corporate Officers Aren't Personally Liable for Guarantees Under NY LawNew York law clarifies why corporate officers aren't - as a general rule - personally liable for their guarantees.
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Why Whistleblower Policies May Not Be Grounds to Contest Firing in New YorkA recent decision by one of NY's appellate courts reveals why whistleblower policies may not be grounds to contest firing in NY.
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Understanding the Limits of the Attorney-Client Privilege Under NY Law
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7 Tips for New Yorkers to RecoverTheir Losses After Hurricane SandyArticle sets forth 7 Tips for New Yorkers to Recover Losses After Hurricane Sandy by Long Island, NY negligence lawyer Jonathan Cooper.
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The Deadline for Disclosing Your Experts in New YorkIn a recent decision, one of NY's appellate courts addressed the deadline for disclosing your experts under NY law.
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How Pleading Guilty to a Crime Can Affect Your NY Negligence CaseLong Island, NY negligence lawyer Jonathan Cooper explains how pleading guilty to a crime can affect your New York negligence case.
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When Videotaping a Deposition is a Good (Great) Idea in New YorkThere are some limited circumstances in which videotaping a deposition is a very good idea, and worth the extra expense, explains Jonathan Cooper.
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When a New York Building Owner Can Be Held Liable for Negligent SecurityAlthough NY building owners are not generally liable for assaults committed on their premises by third parties, there is a narrow exception to this rule.
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How New York's Courts Assess Comparative Fault in a Negligence CaseFollowing is a brief discussion by a Long Island, NY negligence lawyer regarding how each party's relative share of fault for an accident comes into play in NY.
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When an Independent Contractor's Negligence Can Lead to Liability Under NY LawLong Island, New York negligence attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses When Independent Contractor's Negligence Can Lead to Liability in NY.
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What NY Courts May Do When a Plaintiff Can't Remember the AccidentLong Island & Queens, NY accident attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses what New York's courts may do when a plaintiff can't remember the accident.