42 The Queens Courier • august 6, 2015 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.queenscourier.com U L T I M A T E N E T W O R K I N G E V E N T THE QUEENS PRESENTS THE 2015 KINGS QUEENS of a champions award & networking event A champions networking event that honors top queens men for their outstanding leadership and their contributions to The community. The event includes a business expo with networking followed by a dinner and awards ceremony. SEEKING NOMINATIONS NOMINATE A “KING” SUBMIT NOMINATIONS AT QUEENSCOURIER.COM/NOMINATIONS 9.17.15 AT THURSDAY TERRACE ON THE PARK 6-9PM 52-11 111th St, Flushing, NY 11368 FOR TICKETS PURCHASE ONLINE WWW.QUEENS COURIER.COM/EVENTS. FOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES PLEASE CALL DEMETRA AT 347.408.8106 OR EMAIL DPLAGAKIS@QUEENSCOURIER.COM Advertorial Legally Speaking By: Scott Baron, Attorney at Law LIVE INTERSECTION Q: While crossing the street near an intersection, walking on a manhole cover, I experienced an electric shock. At that time, an electrician was in the process of performing electrical repair and maintenance work at the intersection, pursuant to a contract with the city. Various light poles had been removed and replaced by temporary ones, and a temporary overhead power line had been run. Stray voltage has been found in the area. A: Your attorney will seek to invoke the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur – to prove from circumstantial evidence that your accident resulted from an impropriety attributable to the work of the electrician. You must establish that the accident is of a kind that ordinarily does not occur in the absence of negligence, that the instrumentality causing the accident was in the exclusive control of the electrician, and that you did not contribute to this accident. Pedestrians are not subject to this kind of electric shock absent negligence. As to the element of exclusive control, the electrician was in the process of working at the intersection. You have told me nothing to indicate that you caused or contributed to this unfortunate occurrence. Rather, it appears simply that stray voltage had gotten loose. It is possible that the electrician will argue that it had no duty to a mere thirdparty. If so, your attorney will reply that the electrician had no right to launch a force or instrument of harm. Once the jury finds, under res ipsa loquitur, that the electrician negligently caused your electric shock, it necessarily follows that the electrician launched a force or instrument of harm. The law responds to changed conditions; exceptions and variations abound. Here, the information is general; always seek out competent counsel. This article shall not be construed as legal advice. Copyright © 2015 Scott Baron & Associates, P.C. All rights reserved. 159-49 Cross Bay Boulevard, Howard Beach, New York 11414 • 718-738-9800 1750 Central Park Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10710 • 914-337-9800 1-866-927-4878 MEMORIALS BY PARKSIDE Your Expression, Our Creativity • Footstones • Inscriptions • Monuments • Restorations • Mausoleums • Pre-planning A monument is the opportunity to perpetuate your memories of an especially loved and revered family member or friend. Memorial art is our way of helping you to express that memory. The monument you select will be a personalized illustration of your tribute. SHOWROOMS: For Information or to Make an Appointment Call Our Monument Consultants want to learn about you and your family. With their vast experience helping families, they will create a highly personalized memorial or headstone that is a true reflection of a life well lived. Understanding your family will help us assist you in designing a lasting and unique tribute to your loved one. When you work with PARKSIDE to create your family memorial, you can expect the highest quality granite and superior craftsmanship. We stand behind our memorials with a perpetual warranty that guarantees that your family’s memorial will last into the future. There is both sorrow and joy experienced while selecting a monument. You will experience sadness as fond memories emerge and happiness in being able to commemorate a life of blessing and hope. 98-60 Queens Boulevard Rego Park, New York 11374 2576 Flatbush Avenue Brooklyn, New York 11234 www.memorialsbyparkside.com 718-896-9100
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