What Is Comparative Negligence in a New York Slip and Fall Case?
What Is Comparative Negligence in a New York Slip and Fall Case? When you slip and fall on someone else’s property in New York, your right to compensation may depend on whether you share any blame for the accident. New York’s comparative negligence law allows injured victims to recover damages even when they’re partially at […]
Can You Sue Westchester Mall Owners for Escalator-Related Falls?
Can You Sue Westchester Mall Owners for Escalator-Related Falls? Approximately 11,000 people across the United States suffer escalator-related injuries annually, with most involving falls. If you’ve been injured in an escalator fall at a Westchester County mall, you may wonder whether the property owner bears legal responsibility. Under New York premises liability law, mall owners […]
What Is Constructive Notice in a New York Slip Fall Case?
What Is Constructive Notice in a New York Slip Fall Case? When you suffer injuries from a slip and fall accident on someone else’s property in New York, proving that the property owner should have known about the dangerous condition is often the key to recovering compensation. This legal concept, known as constructive notice, forms […]
2+ Million Sq Ft of NYC Sidewalks Replaced Yearly – Was Yours Skipped?
When NYC’s Massive Sidewalk Replacement Program Leaves You Behind Every year, New York City replaces more than two million square feet of sidewalk – yet thousands of property owners watch dangerous conditions worsen outside their doors. If you’ve tripped on a cracked sidewalk while the city repairs walkways blocks away, you’re experiencing a frustrating reality […]
90-Day Notice Required for Westchester Government Slip Fall Claims
The Clock Is Ticking: Missing This Deadline Could End Your Case Before It Starts You have only 90 days to notify a town, village, city or county agency that you plan to sue – starting the day you were injured. This strict deadline catches many slip and fall victims off guard, especially when they’re focused […]
How to File Your NYC Notice of Claim Through the Comptroller’s Office
The First 90 Days After Your NYC Slip and Fall Are Critical After a slip and fall on city property, mounting medical bills and missed work days demand accountability. However, many injured New Yorkers don’t realize that claims against the city face a strict deadline that could determine whether they receive compensation for their injuries. […]
Can You Still Win Your Nassau County Fall Case at 75% Fault?
When Your Own Actions Contributed to Your Nassau County Fall You’re walking through a Nassau County shopping center when you slip on a wet floor while texting. The property owner claims you’re mostly at fault. Unlike many states where being 75% at fault would bar recovery entirely, New York’s comparative negligence law allows you to […]
How Long Must a Hazard Exist Before Westchester Property Owners Are Liable?
When Seconds Make the Difference Between Liability and Dismissal Picture this: you’re walking through a local Westchester County store when suddenly you slip on a piece of paper and suffer a serious injury. The property owner claims they had no idea the paper was there. But here’s the critical question – does it matter if […]
$250 NYC Snow Removal Fines – When Do You Need a Slip Fall Attorney?
When Property Owners Ignore Snow Removal Laws, You Could Pay the Price Picture this: You’re walking to work on a winter morning in Manhattan when suddenly your feet fly out from under you on an icy sidewalk. As you lie there in pain, you might not realize that the property owner who failed to clear […]
Are 1-3 Family Owner-Occupied NYC Properties Exempt from Slip Fall Liability?
NYC Property Owners Face Unique Sidewalk Liability Rules If you own a one-, two-, or three-family home in New York City and live there, you might be surprised to learn that you could have special protection from sidewalk slip and fall lawsuits. Unlike commercial property owners or landlords of larger buildings, owner-occupied residential properties in […]