Winter in New York can be treacherous, with icy sidewalks creating dangerous conditions. If you slip and fall on ice outside a store, you may wonder if the business is responsible. Understanding the rules about property owner responsibility can help you determine...
Brooklyn Municipal Liability Lawyer
Brooklyn Municipal Liability Lawyer
Premises Liability
Recovering from a slip-and-fall accident at an older age
People of all age groups can face serious hardships after falling down, but you could find yourself in an especially challenging position if you are an older adult trying to recover from a slip-and-fall accident. Aside from the physical consequences that come with...
Winter weather and business liability
Winter weather can substantially increase the risks of slipping, tripping and falling. Precipitation and ice can create hazardous conditions on surfaces. Business establishments should exercise vigilance during this time to protect their patrons from unnecessary...
Are Amusement Parks Liable for Injuries?
Picture this: the kids are out of school for the summer and have already worn out the many activities that New York City has to offer, and they have been begging for something fun to do. One of the most exciting and fun-filled places to go is, of course, Coney Island....
What If I Am I Injured While Trespassing?
As an experienced Brooklyn, New York premises liability attorney, I’ve seen just about every scenario possible related to premises liability law. A question that seems to garner its fair share of debate, however, is one I feel needs to be addressed directly:...
Premises Liability for Landlords and Renters
There’s a lot of legal jargon out there, and thanks to the widespread use of social media, news outlets, and crime dramas more and more Americans are being exposed to it on a regular basis. One term you may not have encountered before is “premises liability”. If...
NYU Student Falls Ten Stories, Rescued after Two Days
As a New York University alumnus, I truly appreciate the opportunity and education the school provides. Growing as a student and person right in the heart of the greatest city in the world has helped to prepare me for my career as a Brooklyn personal injury attorney....
Study: Latinos Account for Most Fatal Falls at NY Job Sites
A study that is scheduled to be released tomorrow reports a very disturbing trend: Although only 41 percent of New York City construction workers identify as Latino and/or immigrant, Latinos and immigrants are the victims of 74 percent of fatal falls on construction...
Questions remain after fatal fall from New York City balcony
Inspectors from the New York Department of Buildings are warning tenants to stay off of their balconies at the Manhattan apartment building where a 35-year-old woman fell to her death earlier this month. The woman, an advertising executive, was leaning on the railing...