Practice Area
Municipal Liability
Suing a state, city, town, or county follows different rules than an ordinary personal injury claim — including short, strict deadlines to file a formal Notice of Claim before any lawsuit can proceed. Missing that deadline can end a valid claim before it starts.
Pascale Law has direct experience holding New York City and Nassau County accountable, including an $11.5 million jury verdict against the City of New York for a child injured on defective public park equipment.
- Public sidewalk & park accidents
- Bus & subway accidents
- Government premises injuries
- Notice of Claim filings
Case Result
$11.5 million jury verdict against the City of New York in a premises liability case involving a child injured in a public park.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Notice of Claim?
A formal notice, generally required within 90 days of the incident, that must be filed before you can sue a government entity in New York.
What does it need to include?
Your name and address, the nature of the claim, when and where it occurred, and the injuries or damages sustained.
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