Category: Sidewalk Accidents
Our client was making a trip to Toys “R” Us to purchase toys for her grandchildren on one winter day. It had rained and snowed earlier in the morning, and by the time our client arrived, a sheet of ice had formed on the walkway outside the store. While leaving the
Landlords in New York have a duty to keep the apartment premises and sidewalks safe. If there are hazards, damage, or dangerous conditions, they must warn tenants. If the owner of the property fails to meet the required standard of care, they can be held liable for negligence. Too often,
New York sidewalks must be kept in a safe condition to prevent accidents. One of the most common causes of sidewalk accidents in New York is vaults and grates that are broken, defective, worn-out, or otherwise present an obstacle that leads to injury. These issues are often preventable or easily
New York City has many miles of sidewalks that are heavily trafficked by pedestrians. For this reason, it is critical the sidewalks are free of dangerous conditions that would cause injury. Sidewalk accidents in New York are commonly the result of a failure to maintain the sidewalk in a reasonably
One common misconception that people in New York have when it comes to premises liability questions is that the city is solely responsible for the upkeep of sidewalks. In reality, since Local Law 49 amended the Administrative Code of the City of New York in 2003, property owners are (for
The month of April had an unexpected start for residents in the Midwest and Northeast eager for spring to arrive as a storm with cold temperatures, extremely strong winds and even snow hit the area. With wind gusts measuring more than 55 mph in the New York region, tree branches
