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Generally, if you fall within City limits, the City of New York owns the sidewalk. However, that does not mean the City is liable for every sidewalk accident. Over 10 years ago, the City passed a law that shifts the duty to maintain certain sidewalks to the adjoining property.
What Are the Causes of Construction Elevator Accidents?
Construction accidents involving elevators are becoming a common occurrence. In a notable case, an electrical construction worker entered an industrial elevator at the Empire State Building.
How Do I Find the Best Personal Injury Attorney?
Finding the best personal injury attorney can be daunting, as there are countless law firms vying for your attention. The first step is to identify which specialty you need—medical malpractice, labor law, etc. The best law firms have established portfolios, and some may even have landmark cases. Ultimately, you’ll want to feel comfortable speaking with an attorney who can answer all your questions.
Personal Injury Attorney New York City NY
New York City is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. So what happens if you are injured while here on vacation or holiday? Do not panic. First, take care of yourself and your injuries. Then, call us here at the Platta Law Firm.
Can Illegal Immigrants Sue for Personal Injury?
Regardless of your immigration status, you have the right to sue for personal injury, and New York courts will allow you to recover monetary compensation for injuries you have suffered. Moreover, any party that has caused your injury cannot threaten you with deportation to intimidate you from filing a lawsuit. Employers have a duty to ensure the safety of all their employees, including illegal immigrants.
Staircase Accident in NYC Subway
This article discusses whether a person injured in a NYC subway accident due to a trip and fall on a staircase can recover. It also discusses what the court will consider in evaluating a jury verdict for a money award.
Sidewalk Trip and Fall Attorney
A woman sustained injures when she tripped and fell on a raised and uneven portion of sidewalk in Brooklyn. She subsequently hired a sidewalk trip and fall attorney. The injured woman filed a suit against the City of New York to recover damages for injuries.
Who Is Liable in a Car V. Bicycle Accident?
Trying to understand who is liable in a car v bicycle accident relies on a number of factors. Therefore, we should address each case individually. In November 2010, at evening, a woman was riding her bicycle…
How Construction Roof Accidents Happen and How to Take Legal Action in New York
What kind of lawsuit can a guy who falls from a roof bring in New York? In a case of note, a roofer company performed insulation installation, which required him to work about 1 1/2 feet from the edge of the roof.
Lawsuits stemming from trip and fall accidents on the sidewalk can be impacted by the type of property adjacent to the fall. This article discusses how New York City Administrative Section 7-210 can affect trip and fall cases.
An Interesting Slip and Fall Accident Case in NYC
A woman was walking in the morning to work when she was caused to track some water into her office. Just prior, the defendants sprayed water on the sidewalk adjacent to their office building to clean it.
A pedestrian struck and injured by an emergency vehicle as they cross the roadway within the crosswalk has a unique case. This is because the legal standard of care the driver of the vehicle will be held to may differ from basic negligence.
