Legal Question in Personal Injury in New York

My son walked across a road being freshly paved. He suffered 2nd and 3rd degree burns on his feet. Does the city or workers hold any liability to him being burned?

Asked on 7/27/10, 8:14 am

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I would need to hear more facts. The City will claim it was open and obvious. I am a former federal and State prosecutor and handle these cases on contigency. There is a requirement to serve a Notice of Claim within 90 days of the accident. Feel free to contact me.

Answered on 7/27/10, 11:21 am

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Michael Joseph Law Office of Michael H Joseph PLLC

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They are responsible, if they did not put up any type of warning, such as tape, flags or cones. For the city, you will need to do a notice of claim within 90 days. I can prepare this form for you. I have over a decade of experience in handling personal injury cases. You should take pictures of the intersection and of your son's injuries to document them for later.

You can call me to discuss your case at no charge.

Answered on 7/27/10, 11:23 am

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Pasquale Calcagno Calcagno & Associates, PLLC

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There is potential liability if no warning signs were posted. It would be helpful to take photos of where it happened. Also, take photos of your sons injury. A lawyer must file the Notice of Claim within 90 days of the accident if you want to sue the City. If it is not done this is fatal to the case.

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Answered on 7/27/10, 2:31 pm

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