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Who Is Liable for a Rear-End Car Accident in New York?
All New York drivers have a legal duty to obey traffic laws and operate their vehicles in a reasonably safe manner. A driver who commits a traffic infraction that leads to an accident is liable for any personal injury suffered by another driver, passenger, or pedestrian. Indeed, a traffic violation is considered negligence per… Read More »
Federal Court Upholds $1.9 Million Verdict Against BMW
We often think of car accidents in terms of a collision with another vehicle or object. But there are cases where the car itself may be the cause of the accident. After all, cars are essentially a complex type of consumer product. And like any consumer product, a defect in its design or manufacture… Read More »
Jaroslawicz & Jaros has helped shape the law in New York
We wrote the brief and argued before the highest court in the state of New York-The New York Court of Appeals-in the case of Flynn v. Manhattan & Bronx Surface Transit Operating Authority, Court of Appeals of New York, 61 N.Y.2d 769; 461 N.E.2d 291; 473 N.Y.S.2d 154. This case helped define and develop… Read More »
Widow of NYPD officer killed in Park Ave. mass shooting sues skyscraper owner, alleges security failures
By John Annese | JANNESE@nydailynews.com | New York Daily News PUBLISHED: December 18, 2025 at 5:52 PM EST A Park Ave. building where a rampaging gunman killed four people, including an NYPD officer on a paid security detail, didn’t have a single security measure to prevent the rifle-toting attacker from getting inside, a lawsuit filed by the slain officer’s widow alleges…. Read More »
Widow of Officer Slain in Park Ave. Attack Sues Landlord Over Security
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/16/nyregion/didarul-islam-widow-lawsuit.html
Why Choose Jaroslawicz & Jaros If You Have Personal Injury Case in New York
Our practice was built on client referrals and referrals from other lawyers based on our documented and proven results. We are not the largest accident injury law firm. We do not advertise on television, radio, or on billboards. We do not accept every case. But if we do accept your case, we will give… Read More »
Learn About Our Firm
The aftermath of an accident that causes a serious personal injury is devastating. Once the immediate medical needs are attended to it is important to address legal issues so that victims can receive the compensation they deserve. This is where the firm of Jaroslawicz & Jaros has an amazing track record of successful settlements… Read More »
If I Was Injured Due to Snow or Ice, Can I Sue for Compensation?
Everyone knows that snow and ice are slippery. Does that mean that if you slip and fall and are injured while out walking that you have nobody to blame but yourself? The answer to this question is everyone’s least favorite lawyer cop-out: it depends. If you fall down and hurt yourself while cleaning off… Read More »
What are Damages in a Personal Injury Case?
When an injury occurs due to someone else’s negligence, and a personal injury case is brought, then the person suing is called “the plaintiff”. The plaintiff, the injured party, is seeking to be compensated for his or her damages from the “defendant”. The defendant is the person or entity being sued because they were… Read More »
How Can a Slip-and-Fall Attorney Help Me With My Case?
Falls are some of the most common accidents in New York and frequently cause severe injuries. Many slip-and-falls result from property owners’ negligence, but fall victims often struggle to hold property owners accountable and recover fair compensation. Without legal assistance, you likely won’t obtain the money you need, which could impede your recovery and… Read More »