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Specifically, under New York law, homeowners and home tenants have the duty to keep their property in a “reasonably safe condition in view of all the circumstances.” Such circumstances include...
Learn MoreCVS merchandise boxes create serious tripping hazards and trips and falls in stores can lead to serious injuries. Many stores will stock merchandise while stores are open to the public....
Learn MoreJaywalking has officially been made legal in New York City. A bill to legalize jaywalking was passed by the New York City Council on October 26, 2024. It then became...
Learn MoreWhat are the rules governing lawsuits for slips and falls on snow and ice in New York City? In New York City, a property owner is responsible for clearing snow...
Learn MorePainting can be a dangerous activity, especially when having to paint areas requiring scaffolds or ladders to reach them. Because of this owners and general contractors of buildings are required...
Learn MoreSo you tripped and fell over a raised sidewalk in the City of New York. You slipped and fell on ice on the sidewalk. Who is responsible for fixing the...
Learn MoreIf you have tripped and fallen and suffered an injury due to a sidewalk defect, you probably want to know who is liable for your injuries. In the State of...
Learn MoreThere are many ways that a sidewalk can be unsafe, but one of the most common causes of an unsafe sidewalk is when the sidewalk is unlevel or raised, when...
Learn MoreIn New York City streets and sidewalks are filled with manhole covers, grates, metal cellar doors, posts from street signs, gas caps, and all sorts of embedded objects. Pedestrians are...
Learn MoreSeeing a New York City sidewalk lined with trees can be a beautiful sight. Sometimes though trees on the sidewalk can result in a trip and fall hazard. Dangerous trip...
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