Category Archives: Premises Liability
What should you do after a slip and fall accident?
The legal concept of premises liability governs slip and fall accident cases. Under premises liability, if you suffer an injury on someone else’s property due to the property owner’s negligent behavior, you have a right to recover compensation for economic and non-economic losses. Steps to take in the immediate aftermath What you do in… Read More »
Important things to do after a slip-and-fall
If you suffer an injury from a slip-and-fall accident, you may have a premises liability case. Premises liability cases are instances where someone sustained an injury on another’s property due to the owner’s negligence. Both individuals and business owners have a duty of care to keep others safe while on their property. There are a… Read More »
Avoid these mistakes after a slip-and-fall
Business owners have an obligation to keep their property safe for their patrons. This means fixing and preventing hazardous conditions that could lead to an injury. After a slip-and-fall accident, you may be able to seek compensation to help you recover. Make sure you should avoid these mistakes that could jeopardize your health and… Read More »
Who is responsible for your injuries after a ceiling collapse?
With wintertime quickly approaching, New Yorkers are on the verge of having to deal with snow and ice. Shopowners, especially those whose stores have flat roofs, must be certain their buildings can withstand the ravages of inclement weather. Wet snow is heavier than you may expect. During heavy snowfall, a building’s roof may sag,… Read More »
Common slip-and-fall injuries
Millions of people slip and fall each year and suffer injuries. While slip-and-fall accidents are common occurrences, they can also cause serious injuries that can permanently affect the victims’ lives. In some cases, people can die from these types of incidents. Types of injuries caused in slip-and-fall accidents Some of the most common types… Read More »
Proving negligence in a slip-and-fall lawsuit
New York residents file trip-and-fall lawsuits when they suffer injury, loss or damage because of a property owner’s negligence. In order to prevail, the victim must establish that the property owner either knew about, or should have been aware of, a dangerous situation and failed to do enough to prevent accidents. Proving that the… Read More »
Who is liable if I fall on a sidewalk?
Slip and fall injuries can result in broken bones, fractures and even permanent spinal cord injuries. Most New York sidewalks are considered public property and are maintained by the government. However, sidewalks that are within a business’s boundaries are to be maintained by the property owner. This can create some confusion when it comes… Read More »
Steps to take after a slip and fall at work
Reports indicate that roughly 25% of workplace injuries are the result of employees slipping and falling. While these injuries can seem minor at the moment, the effects they produce may be serious. Employees in New York should educate themselves on what to do after they slip and fall at work. Seek medical attention Even… Read More »