Kramer, Dunleavy & Ratchik, PLLC

10/15/2026

Evidence preservation is often the deciding factor in a trip and fall claim. Because subsequent remedial repairs are generally inadmissible to prove negligence, a sidewalk that gets fixed before it is photographed can mean the key evidence is lost for good.

Early documentation is not optional. It is the case.

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10/14/2026

Trip and fall cases are among the most common personal injury claims in New York, and among the most frequently lost.

In a new video and article, Jonathan R. Ratchik breaks down what separates a strong case from a weak one: the nature of the defect, who owns the duty to maintain the sidewalk, and how quickly evidence is preserved.

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10/13/2026

Slip and fall or trip and fall? They're not the same thing.

A slip happens when your feet slide out from under you on a spill, ice, or grease. A trip happens when your foot hits something and abruptly stops your forward momentum, like a raised sidewalk slab.

Hurt in either one? We can help: Call 212-226-6662

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10/08/2026

Your phone may be the biggest risk to your personal injury case.

A smiling photo at a birthday party. A gym check-in. A comment that says "finally feeling better." None of it feels like evidence in the moment. But insurance companies and defense attorneys look for exactly these posts to argue that an injury isn't as serious as claimed.

In my latest article, I walk through:
• Why posts friends and family tag you in matter as much as your own
• Why a private account doesn't keep your posts out of a New York lawsuit
• Why deleting posts after a case starts can do more damage than the post itself
• What to do if stepping away from social media completely isn't realistic

The simplest rule while your case is pending: when in doubt, don't post.

Read the full article here:
https://champ.ly/SvoX8PMk

If you or someone you love was injured in New York, call 212-226-6662 for a free consultation.
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If you've been injured and you're pursuing a personal injury claim, one of the most important things you can do has nothing to do with paperwork or doctor's visits. It has to do with your phone.Whether you're on Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, Snapchat, or YouTube, what you post, and what others p...

10/01/2026

Wrongful death damages fall into two categories: those belonging to the decedent, such as conscious pain and suffering and funeral expenses, and those belonging to the decedent’s estate and tied to the financial support the decedent would have provided.

Contact our firm to discuss how these categories apply to a specific matter.

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09/30/2026

Proving a wrongful death claim takes strong evidence: tax returns, employment records, pension records, and testimony about the role a loved one played in the family. Documentation matters from day one.

Start building your case the right way. Call our office to get guidance today.

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09/29/2026

Stay-at-home parents and retired grandparents provide real value to their families, even without a paycheck. New York law recognizes that childcare, cooking, and home management have financial value that can be part of a wrongful death claim.

Wondering how these contributions are valued? Give us a call to discuss your case.

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09/23/2026

What New York's new fault law means if you're in a car accident.

If a jury finds you more than 50% at fault in a crash, you now recover nothing under New York law. Not reduced. Zero.

In this video, we break down what changed and what it means for your case. 🎥👇

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09/22/2026

What changed in New York's fault law this year? Our new blog outlines it, and what it means if you're in a crash.

It's the close-call cases, like intersection crashes and merging accidents, where this matters most. And it's exactly where insurance companies now have the most incentive to push hard on fault.

Here's what the new rule means for your case: https://champ.ly/2znX46fa

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09/18/2026

A $100,000 verdict. You were found to be 75% at fault.
Under the old law: $25,000 recovery.
Under the new law: $0.

That is the scale of the change New York just made to comparative fault in motor vehicle cases.

If you want to learn more, call (212)-226-6622

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