I tripped and fell on a sidewalk covered in snow and ice in front of a single family home. Do I have a claim for my injuries? Yes, you have a claim, but there are several issues to consider. And just like a broken sidewalk next to a single family home, the City would be … Continue reading Sidewalk Snow Removal
Category: Slip and fall accident
I was injured outside my building in the winter. I slipped and fell on ice on the walkway leading to the front door. A nearby leader pipe from a gutter was in bad repair and was leaking water. Do I have a claim against the landlord? Yes, you have a claim. Although you can argue … Continue reading Duty of Landlord to Maintain Building
A landlord is responsible for defective and missing handrails under New York Multiple Dwelling Law
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 have a claim for your injuries. Although, as explained later, there may be certain circumstances in which you can bring a claim, using ATVs generally excludes you from any claim against … Continue reading Accidents on Undeveloped Land
give your insurance carrier timely notice of any claims to avoid a disclaimer of your homeowner's policy
Landlords are responsible for hazardous conditions they create or they neglect to repair