The city is always full of surprises. While it is the hope that these surprises are good, that is not always the case. In an example of how bad it can get in New York City, a local man fell through a sidewalk into a crawling pit of rats. The resulting combination of...
Premises Liability
Slip and fall accidents may result in traumatic brain injuries
A traumatic brain injury is a serious trauma that has the potential to affect someone for a lifetime. Not only can a TBI cause catastrophic damage to the brain, but it can also be fatal. The risk of a slip and fall injury resulting in a TBI is higher for those who are...
4.5 million Americans bitten by dogs each year
Some people suffer only a minor scratch after a dog attacks them. Many others die at the scene or later succumb to the injuries suffered. Dogs do, indeed, serve as man’s best friend, when it suits them, but they can also be violent and dangerous. Any dog is capable of...
How can a serious injury cause hearing loss?
An accident sustained on the property of another person or in a public establishment may result in one of many different kinds of injuries. A fall or an impact, for example, could break a bone in just about any location in your body. However, injuries on a premises...
Liability for fatal allergic reactions at restaurants
New York is known for some of the best restaurants in the world. New York City is also home to the most Michelin-star restaurants in any U.S. city. Unfortunately, even top tier restaurants can become hazardous to people who suffer from food allergies. The more complex...
Who is responsible for snow and ice removal on sidewalks?
When winter comes in and dumps snow and ice all over New York, you need to make sure that you do your part to keep the city safe. This means understanding your responsibility for snow and ice removal from sidewalks. According to the Department of Sanitation, you are...
Shooting victims target Walmart for inadequate security
After making national headlines, the events of the El Paso shooting became common knowledge to New York residents. A man who claimed to be targeting Mexicans opened fire in a Wal-Mart store, killing 22 and wounding several others. A lawsuit brought by two of the...
Elevator malfunction causes New York man’s death
A New York man died on Aug. 22 as a result of injuries related to being trapped between the elevator car and the shaft wall in his luxury high-rise apartment building. Even though elevator transportation is generally very safe, injuries still do occur, especially when...
Understanding slip and fall cases
New York residents should know that slip and fall personal injury cases pertain to those cases in which one party trips or slips and incurs an injury on another person's property. These cases are typically classified as premises liability claims. Slip and fall...
Zoo volunteer has thumb detached by orangutan
New York residents who work in zoos know that certain animals can be dangerous. In December of 2018, an intern at a North Carolina zoo was killed by a lion that somehow left its enclosure. In mid-January 2019, another incident, though non-life-threatening, occurred; a...