38 The Courier sun • february 13, 2014 for breaking news visit www.couriersun.com ▶business JYD Auto Leasing – when all you want to do is drive BY GEORGE ELIAS When it comes time for a new car you know exactly what you want – to be driving a vehicle you’ll love without going broke. What you don’t want is to endure hours going from one dealership to another, one high-pressure sales pitch after another, followed by the hassles BUSINESS in the NEWS SAVE THE DATE 04.06.14 everythingkidsExpo 2014 everything for your family under one roof April 6, 2014 11am-4pm Long Island City YMCA 32-23 Queens Blvd., Long Island City, NY 11101 $5 (includes bounce house rides for the kids) Kids Under 2 FREE A DAY OF FUN FOR ALL! • Speak with experts from top businesses • Shop for the latest at our vendor booths • Entertainment from Big Apple Circus • Demonstrations • FREE Hands-On Activities for children • FREE Face Painting, Glitter Tattoos, Spin Art • FREE Giveaways & Raffle Prizes • FREE Parking Enjoy all the classes & demos offered by the YMCA: • Imagination theater • Piano class demos • Karate demos • Guitar demos • Family Capoeira (Brazilian martial arts class) • Basketball drills • Dance academy demos • PT demos • Soccer •Healthy snacks for kids WIN GREAT PRIZES! Goody Bags to anyone pre-registers! • Bootcamp • Camp in 5 minutes • Fitness competitions • Dance off contest for memberships Great for grandparents, parents and kids (from babies to tweens) who SPONSORED BY: 718.823.3033 • www.frankiescarnival .com PRESENTING SPONSORS: QueensCourier.com lic LONG ISLAND CITY COURIER TO SPONSOR, EXHIBIT OR ATTEND PLEASE CALL 718.224.5863 EXT. 201 OR EMAIL [email protected] PRE-REGISTER AT WWW.QUEENSCOURIER.COM/KIDS-EXPO Legally Speaking By: Scott Baron, Attorney at Law FALL THROUGH A FLOOR Q: An ironworker, I was enlarging an opening in the metal that held a floor. The blade of my power saw jammed, propelling me forward. Through this opening, I fell to the next floor. We had never been provided with safety belts or harnesses, and there were no safety cables anywhere. Following an earlier accident and related surgeries to my right hand, I could not complete a grip exactly the same as I used to, but I am sure that was not the reason for my accident. A: It sounds like you can make a prima facie showing that, by failing to furnish adequate safety devices, the owner violated Labor Law § 240(1). The owner may choose to defend itself by arguing that, in truth, adequate safety devices were provided. In the alternative, the owner might contend that the sole proximate cause of your fall was that you had prematurely returned to work. With regard to the owner’s first argument, liability under section 240(1) does not attach when safety devices were readily available at the work site, although not in the immediate vicinity of the accident, and you knew you were expected to use them but for no good reason chose not to do so, causing an accident. In such a case, your own negligence would be the sole proximate cause of your injury. As for the owner’s second argument, even if your grip on the saw was not up to full strength as a result of your prior injury, such weakness would at most merely have contributed towards your loss of balance, and cannot as a matter of law have been the sole proximate cause of your fall from one floor to another. Advertorial 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 © 2014 Scott Baron & Associates, P.C. All rights reserved. 159-49 Cross Bay Boulevard, Howard Beach, New York 11414 1750 Central Park Ave, Yonkers, NY 10710 718-738-9800, 914-337-9800, 1-866-927-4878 of getting insurance and financing… and those endless lines at the DMV. If only you could look over all your choices at once with a real expert who can take you every step of the way to your new ride. You can, at JYD Auto Leasing in Howard Beach, Queens. They bring a powerful concept to getting your next vehicle – the automobile broker. Conveniently located at 162-38 Cross Bay Boulevard, the expert staff has access to the inventory of dozens of car dealers throughout New York City, Long Island and into New Jersey. “You can compare the quality, utility and pricing of pretty much any make and model in our living room,” manager Angelo Borrello says. In addition to seeing all your choices right there, you’re never subjected to tricks and sales gimmicks that make people dread going to an auto showroom. “We represent you and make our money on the other end,” Borrello explains. Because they can handle all aspects of the transaction, the people at JYD are VIP car buyers who can drive a bargain that you never could. Their agents are trained to reach out to insurance companies to find the best insurance rate and the biggest discounts for you. They get your title, registration and plates and you don’t have to lift a finger, or wait on line. The VIP service doesn’t end when you sign for your new vehicle. With experience in all aspects of auto dealerships, JYD Auto Leasing can find the best mechanic, keep a maintenance profile and even locate parts to keep you on the road. JYD Auto Leasing treats you like a VIP because they know – all you want to do is drive. For more information, call 718-641-1003 or visit www. jydautoleasing.com.
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