A landlord is responsible for defective and missing handrails under New York Multiple Dwelling Law
Category: Slip and fall accident
Landlords cannot have a clause in a lease preventing tenants from suing. Landlords have a duty to maintain apartments.
I fell and injured myself when I was trying to enter a bus. The bus driver did not pull up to the curb where the bus stop was located. Instead, he stopped in the lane of travel near the bus stop, approximately five to ten feet from the curb. When I left the curb to … Continue reading Negligent Bus Discharge and Pick Ups
I was injured when I was driving an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) upstate. Can I bring a claim for my injuries? You probably will not a claim for your injuries. Although, as explained later, there may be certain circumstances in which you can bring a claim, using ATVs generally exclude you from any claim against the … Continue reading Accidents on Undeveloped Land
under New York law, waivers signed at amusement facilities are not valid
give your insurance carrier timely notice of any claims to avoid a disclaimer of your homeowner's policy
I fell inside my building on interior stairs while I was walking to my apartment. There was nothing on the stairs, but the building is old and the steps are quite worn. Do I have a case? You might have a case, depending upon how worn are the steps and and if that wear created … Continue reading Worn Steps
Landlords are responsible for hazardous conditions they create or they neglect to repair