Slip and fall accidents are often mistakenly perceived as minor incidents with minimal risk of causing serious injuries. In reality, fall-related injuries can be a leading cause of severe injuries and hospitalizations.According to the New York State Department of Health, the num......
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New York parking lots are treacherous areas for accidents. You don't expect to get injured while walking in a parking lot and car drivers are often careless while parking. Negligent drivers, poor or broken signage, insufficient lighting, uneven pavement, inadequate maintena......
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According to the National Flooring Institute, trips and falls account for 21.3% of visits to the emergency room each year. New York City has a large number of defective and unsafe staircases, nestled away in public libraries, museums, parks, and other commercial and residential b......
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New York is known for its sidewalks. With over 12,000 miles of sidewalks, New York is considered one of the most walkable and pedestrian-friendly cities. Like any concrete structure, sidewalks need to be well maintained. In the absence of proper maintenance, sidewalks can get dam......
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Constructing a building is an extremely complicated undertaking. Every aspect of the structure needs to be designed and constructed with a great deal of precision, care, and attention to detail. Any flaw in the design or execution can result in a partial or total collapse of the......
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Property owners, managers, or occupiers of a land or building have a duty to protect guests, patrons, visitors, passersby, and other individuals from coming to harm on their premises.These entities may be held liable for any injury resulting from accidents on the property caused......
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Property owners owe all visitors a legal duty of care in New York. They are responsible for ensuring the safety of visitors by removing or repairing potential hazards from their property as well as constantly monitoring for the emergence of any new hazards.If you or someone you......
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Building management companies, business owners, music and sports venues, movie halls, hotels, restaurants, bars and nightclubs, healthcare facilities, and other large commercial buildings, along with the city of New York and municipalities, are required to ensure the safety of vi......
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In New York, homeowners, business owners, and other property owners don't automatically become responsible for the injuries and accidents that may occur on their properties. As an injured victim, you will need to prove the owner’s negligence that led to an unsafe cond......
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Slip and fall injuries are one of the leading causes of emergency room visits and hospitalizations in New York. Older adults are especially vulnerable to slip and fall accidents - owing to impaired vision and gait and balance related problems. Under New York law, the......
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