Maintaining rental properties goes beyond mere aesthetics. It may also impact the safety and well-being of occupants. Inadequate upkeep can give rise to hazards, especially concerning burn injuries. This is why landlords bear the responsibility of regular inspections...
Premises Liability
Snowy and icy sidewalks can cause serious slip-and-fall injuries
Colder, blustery winter weather will not stop New York City pedestrians. People are always on the move. Sidewalks are a crucial element of New York City infrastructure. People rely on them to get to their jobs or to the corner store when they need groceries. The city...
Older adults and serious fall-related injuries
Older adults face a number of risks, whether they become involved in a traffic collision or suffer a health-related emergency. Sadly, some become seriously hurt after falling down, and some of these falls occur because of a negligent property owner. For example, a...
Falls a leading cause of injury, fatality in construction
Working on a New York construction site is risky, and construction workers are more prone to injury than workers in many other industries. Falls, in particular, present a substantial injury and fatality risk for today’s construction workers, with slips, trips and...
How safe are the sidewalks you use every day?
When compared to other major cities in the U.S., New York City has some excellent stretches of sidewalk. This makes sense, as most residents rely on the city's sidewalks to get from point A to point B. Still, the public walkways in NYC are far from perfect. Even...
What elements are necessary for a valid premises liability claim?
Before you decide to sue someone for an injury that happened on his or her property, you need to make sure you have a valid claim. Going to court can be costly, and if your claim will not stand up to the scrutiny of a judge, it may not be worth the time to file a...
How do doctors diagnose traumatic brain injuries?
New York shoppers should not worry whether store owners clean up and mark spills. Unfortunately, slip-and-fall accidents happen, and they may cause a traumatic brain injury. Mayo Clinic explains how medical professionals diagnose TBIs. To build a strong legal case,...
Sidewalk collapse highlights trauma victims can face after an accident
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...
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...