From Memorial Day through Labor Day, New York operates at peak intensity. Sidewalk cafés reopen, concertgoers pack Central Park for SummerStage, and crowds line the Coney Island boardwalk. With more people walking through the city, any poorly maintained surface can quickly cause a severe injury.New York property owners are legally required to keep their premises …
New York City does not slow down, and neither do the hazards that negligent property owners fail to fix. If you slipped on a wet floor, tripped on a broken step, or fell on a sidewalk buckled by tree roots, you know how quickly an accident can change your life. When you slip and fall …
Wherever you rent in New York, either in a home, condo, or apartment building, you have the right to live in a safe environment. Unfortunately, accidents in rental properties still happen, leading to injuries that change lives. If you’ve been injured in your apartment, your building’s hallway, on the stairs, or even while visiting a …
Slip and fall accidents commonly occur in places that people frequent often. However, they can happen just about anywhere, and no matter where they occur, it’s not uncommon for them to result in painful injuries. Understanding where these accidents are most likely to occur can help you stay vigilant and take the necessary precautions to …
Your employer may be liable if you slip and fall at work, but only under certain circumstances. If your employer doesn’t have workers’ compensation insurance, you could be eligible to file a civil suit. That said, if your employer does have a workers comp policy, you can file a workers’ comp claim to get the …
In short, yes—all sidewalk accidents are considered slip and fall accidents. Also referred to as premises liabilities, a slip and fall accident is when someone sustains injuries due to dangerous conditions on another person’s property. When a pedestrian is injured on a sidewalk, one of the first questions they might ask is, “Would this be …
The answer is complicated because it depends. Before you can decide who is liable for a sidewalk accident in New York, you must first establish where the accident occurred. From there, you can identify the party responsible for maintaining the sidewalk in that area. Examples of people who may be responsible for a sidewalk accident …
In Pennsylvania, liability for a sidewalk accident usually falls on the property owner responsible for maintaining the area where the injury occurred. Residential, municipal, and commercial property owners must keep sidewalks safe and free of hazards like ice or cracks. If an injury occurs due to negligence in maintaining the sidewalk, the property owner can …
The statute of limitations for slip and fall accidents in Pennsylvania is two years. If you’ve been injured in such an incident at a grocery store, mall, hotel, or somewhere else, you’ll want to hire an experienced Philadelphia slip and fall injury lawyer ASAP. A skilled attorney can explain the statute of limitations, build a …
New York uses a three–year statute of limitations for most slip–and–fall accidents. This statute controls the time you have available to file a claim after falling and sustaining injuries on someone else’s property. If you wait too long to file a legal claim after an accident, the court can dismiss your request for compensation. A …
If you’ve been injured or a loved one has been killed, you have rights under the law, and this includes the right to file a claim for compensation. A personal injury lawyer will communicate directly with the at-fault party’s insurers and negotiate a settlement that can get you back on track. Tell us about your situation so we can get started fighting for you.
