About Our Firm |
STUART M. KERNER, Esq. is a graduate of Cardozo Law School and is admitted to practice law in the states of New York and New Jersey. His areas of practice include all aspects of Personal Injury and Accident cases. He has been practicing law for over 17 years. He presently resides in Westchester, New York and has an office in Northern Westchester available to consult with clients. He is married and has two children.
BRUCE STEINOWITZ, Esq. Trial counsel to the law firm RICHARD PRAVDA, Esq. Trial counsel to the law firm LEGAL ASSISTANTS: Our office has five legal assistants. Each of our assistants are well trained and experienced to assist our clients in all aspects of their case. Our assistants also all speak fluent Spanish.
Motor Vehicle AccidentsMotor vehicle accidents include cars, trucks, vans, buses, SUV's, and motorcycles, and may involve one vehicle, multiple vehicles and pedestrians. Because there are so many vehicles on the road today, motor vehicle accidents are very common. When auto accidents are caused by another driver's negligence or recklessness The Law Offices of Stuart M. Kerner, P.C. will investigate, prosecute and negotiate with the insurance company of the negligent party to settle your claim and obtain compensation for you based upon the severity of your injury and your pain and suffering. There are three distinct parts to a motor vehicle case. Part 1 - No-Fault Insurance Claims Part 2 - Liability Part 3 - Damages Please call us for a professional evaluation of your case. We will be happy to analyze your specific fact pattern and discuss the law as it applies to you. Premises LiabilityIf you are injured as a result of a defect in a building, store or other premises you may have a right to receive compensation for your injury. Many times a defect like a collapsed ceiling, or broken step, or protruding piece or metal will cause someone to be injured. Renters have the right to expect their home, apartment or commercial space will be maintained at the level necessary to prevent injuries caused by hazards, unsafe design or insufficient security. Many people are injured each year by slipping and/or tripping resulting in a fall. in a building or premises. Quite often, the cause of the fall is a defect in the floor or stair causing the person to stumble. These cases come under the title of premises liability because the owner / operator of the premises is responsible to maintain the grounds in a safe and hazard free condition. A broken stair, damaged or cracked sidewalk, foreign substance on the floor, uneven floor surfaces, poorly marked changes in elevation, slippery surfaces (due to snow, water, ice) uneven elevators, and faulty escalators are all common examples of slip and fall premises accidents. These accidents can occur in a variety of locations such as a street, sidewalk, office building, private home, apartment building, grocery store, and city owned locations. Slip/Trip & Fall & Sidewalk/ Crosswalk Cases Falls, either as a result of tripping, slipping or other reasons, are some of the most common types of accidents causing injuries. If you are injured on a sidewalk, street, school - or other city owned premises owned or maintained by a municipality, (city, village or town) special guidelines apply. When making a claim against a municipality it is generally required to give a written notice of the claim within ninety (90) days after the accident. Call us immediately so that the proper claim can be filed in time. This notice of claim process has very specific requirements including the date and time of the accident, the manner in which it occurred, the exact location and the nature of the injuries sustained. Additionally, sometimes the condition which caused the accident is changed or fixed soon after the accident takes place. As such, we will immediately go to the scene of the accident, take photos and gather any evidence needed to pursue the claim. Construction Each year, thousands of workers at construction and renovation sites are injured on the job. These accidents happen due to improper or dangerous equipment and the negligence of co-workers or supervisors at work places . Falls from ladders, scaffolding, elevated platforms or other heights are covered under specific labor laws. Workers injured on construction sites are entitled to workers' compensation benefits. In addition, they may be able to sue the property owner and its agents and contractors for full personal injury and pain and suffering. The damages recovered may be very substantial. Building owners and their agents and contractors must supply and operate safety equipment to prevent workers from injuries caused by falls from elevated workplaces. Failure to do so results in absolute liability, even if the worker's own fault contributes to the accident. Please contact us to discuss your specific situation. MEDICAL MALPRACTICEIn order to win a medical malpractice case, the injured party must prove that the doctor or hospital departed from good and accepted medical practice in the community. WRONGFUL DEATHPursuing a wrongful death action will not bring back your loved one. It won't necessarily make you feel as though justice is being done or even make you feel better. What it can do is help you and your children gain financial security in the years to come and at the same time, work to create a safer community for everyone by holding people and businesses accountable for their actions. |