Kohn Law Firm In The News
Bronx Construction Fire Injures Three as Construction Fires on the Rise by Christopher Hazlehurst, J.D. | Jun 28, 2023
Law Commentary, a legal news, information and blog website, recently published an article describing a May construction fire in The Bronx that injured three workers. The article goes on to discuss the increase in construction site fires as reported by the National Fire Protection Association. Kevin Kohn is quoted in the article discussing the responsibility of contractors to provide a safe worksite with proper protection and their liability to workers for injuries caused by the owner’s negligence.
New York City Paid a Record $1.5 Billion in Legal Claims in 2022 by Christopher Hazlehurst, J.D. | May 10, 2023
Attorney Kevin Kohn was interviewed recently for an article discussing the record amount of civil claims paid out by New York City in 2022, including more than $681 million paid to settle over 7,000 personal injury claims. Mr. Kohn explained how lawsuits against the City differ from those involving private defendants. He also touched upon the complicated legal issue of liability for sidewalk trip and fall injuries in NYC.
NY Gov. Vetoes Bill to Expand Wrongful Death Damages by Christopher Hazlehurst, J.D. | Apr 20, 2023
In a recent article published on the legal news, information and blog website www.LawCommentary.com, attorney Kevin Kohn explains New York’s wrongful death law, which failed to receive a long-awaited overhaul after Governor Kathy Hochul vetoed the Grieving Families Act passed by the legislature.
Statutes of Limitations in Personal Injury Civil Lawsuits – What Are They? by Christopher Hazlehurst, J.D. | Oct 1, 2021
In this article, Kevin Kohn offers his insight on the statute of limitations in personal injury civil lawsuits. Kohn also goes on to comment about special cases and exceptions to the general rule.
Dram Shop and Social Host Liability in New York by Candice Pillion, J.D. | Apr 28, 2021
Kevin Jay Kohn was featured in an article discussing dram shop and social host liability in New York car accident injury cases. Mr. Kohn was interviewed regarding the difficulties and requirements for proving dram shop liability compared to general negligence cases brought against the at-fault driver.
