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Slip-and-fall accidents can happen anywhere—from icy sidewalks to poorly maintained stairways—and they often leave victims with painful injuries and unexpected medical bills. Determining who is liable for a slip-and-fall accident can be complex, as it depends on the specific circumstances of the case, including property ownership, maintenance responsibilities, and negligence. If you’ve been injured in a slip-and-fall accident, understanding your…
We can count on less than two hands now the number of days remaining until the start of the major league baseball season. Whether you’re a fan of the New York Yankees, the New York Mets – or even the Boston Red Sox (gasp!) – this is always an exciting time of year for the faithful. But when you go…
Premises liability law covers a wide array of injuries. These include slip-and-fall accidents, physical attacks on another party’s property, dog bites, swimming pool accidents and more. In order to give you a better sense of this legal topic, here are two examples of premises liability accidents that New York personal injury lawyers commonly encounter: Elevator and escalator accidents In New…
When most New York residents hear the words “premises liability lawsuit,” they imagine slip-and-fall injuries. However, this category of personal injury law is vast and includes a wide variety of incidents from dog bites and swimming pool injuries to slips, trips and falls caused by broken sidewalks. Here are some of the many types of lawsuits classified under premises liability…
A negligent property owner who fails to correct potential slip-and-fall hazards will be financially liable to visitors who get hurt because of these hazards. This liability could extend to the costs associated with the victim’s medical care, lost wages due to time spent unable to work, compensation for pain and suffering, court costs, attorneys’ fees and more. A property owner’s…
Many slip-and-fall accidents happen as a result of problems with flooring. If the floor is uneven, slippery, dirty or in a state of disorder, it can present a slipping or tripping hazard to property guests. Here are a few of the most common floor-related hazards that property owners need to look out for and immediately resolve if they want to…
New York City streets are covered in miles of scaffolding, and a lot of it is dangerous to be near. The stuff seems to be everywhere. Tall, precarious-looking structures of metal and wood are lined up all over the city’s more than 7,000 buildings with decayed and broken facades. The construction is legally required for the public’s safety — but…
If you’re a landlord, you already know that you run some risks with premises liability laws. One slip-up on your part, and you could face a serious lawsuit from an injured tenant or guest. There are certain safety codes that you particularly want to make sure that you keep on track. These issues are some of the most common sources…
The once highly ranked Canadian tennis player Eugenie Bouchard settled an injury lawsuit with the United States Tennis Association (USTA) on Friday, Feb. 23. She had filed a lawsuit against the USTA in federal court in Brooklyn, New York, following a 2015 incident at the U.S. Open. She apparently slipped and fell backwards on some tiles that had not been…
If you have been recently injured in an assault or other traumatic event, you are probably running through the details in your mind. It’s only natural for anyone who has been a victim to wonder what they could have done to prevent the tragedy from striking. What may be more important is what the owner of the property where you…