38 THE QUEENS COURIER • SEPTEMBER 10, 2015 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.queenscourier.com Legally Speaking By: Scott Baron, Attorney at Law Advertorial TOUCH FOOTBALL Q: At summer camp, our next activity was touch football. The counselors were so keen to participate themselves, that they had not even given us alternatives. The game was being played on an asphalt parking lot, belonging to the school district. While running to catch a ball, I slipped on some sand. My father has learned that the school district knew that the city would use the parking lot for its camp, knew of the sand condition, and even understood that the sand could present a safety issue for us. A: Your participation in the game was not entirely voluntary. In addition, the active participation of the adult counselors unreasonably increased the risk of something going wrong. So the city will have a hard time if it contends that, by joining the game, you assumed, i.e. took on, the risk of an accident such as occurred. As for the school district, a landowner has a general duty to maintain its property in a reasonably safe condition in view of all the circumstances, including the likelihood of injury to others, the seriousness of the injury, and the burden of avoiding the risk. Where a landowner has actual knowledge of a recurrent dangerous condition in a specific area, it may be charged with constructive notice of each specific recurrence of it. It appears that district is liable, too – for failing to maintain that parking lot. 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 ON TARGET “We’re Always On TARGET” When It Comes To Automotive Repairs Guaranteed LUBE, OIL & FILTER CHANGE SPECIAL $2495 Plus Inspection Of All Belts & Hoses (up to 5 qts oil) EARLY FALL SPECIAL CHANGE YOUR ANTIFREEZE TODAY! • Drain & Refill Coolant • Inspect All Belts & Hoses • Check all Filters • Pressure Test System for Leaks TRANSMISSION SPECIAL • Drain Fluid & Install New Filter • Replace Pan Gasket • Install New Fluid Expires 9/25/15 $3995 (MOST CARS) Expires 9/25/15 $5995 TIMING BELT SPECIAL Avoid a tow to the repair shop and costly engine damage. Replace your timing belt before it breaks! (Recommended for mileage over 60,000) (Most 4 cyl. cars; 6 cyl. additional) Expires 9/25/15 Now that the kids are back to school It’s time to take care of your car!!! Take Advantage of Our Specials. Specializing In Collision & Automotive Diagnostic Repair ASE & NYS Certified • Nationally Warranteed By Pronto WIPER BLADE SPECIAL $2095 WIPER BLADE SPECIAL $2095 BRAKES (MOST CARS) $8995 PER PAIR • MOST CARS Expires 9/25/15 PER PAIR • MOST CARS Expires 9/25/15 $18995 $17595 NOW Expires 9/25/15 A/C CHARGE SPECIAL SAVE $3500 UP TO 2 LBS. REG $9500 $5995 STRUTS (INSTALLED PER PAIR) $27595 AXLE REPLACEMENT $9500 275 MOST CARS Expires 9/25/15 95 Expires 9/25/15 PER AXLE Expires 9/25/15 MOST CARS Expires 9/25/15 REG $9500 Expires 9/25/15 FOR *COUPONS MUST BE USED FOR ALL SPECIALS BRAKES (MOST CARS) $8995 PER AXLE Expires 9/25/15 PRE-FALL SPECIAL GET YOUR CAR READY FOR WEEKEND GETAWAYS - CHANGE ANTI-FREEZE - OIL CHANGE - ROTATE TIRES - CHANGE TRANSMISSION FLUID - INSPECT & ADJUST BRAKES - A/C CHECK OFFICIAL NYS INSPECTION STATION STRUTS (INSTALLED PER PAIR) $27595 MOST CARS Expires 9/25/15 $9500 SERPENTINE BELT SPECIAL FOR $14500 SAVE $50 Expires 9/25/15 39-20 192ND STREET, FLUSHING • 718-762-5155 • FAX: 718-762-3365
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