A Victim of Negligent Security? There is a Solution
Residents and visitors of every household or other properties must be provided basic security and safety during their time spent in that property. This basic security includes adequate lighting, working door locks, safe and secure entryways and walkways, secure parking spaces, and surveillance systems & security alarms if required. Such systems are equipped with the […]
Premises Liability – Duty of Care and Scope of Invitation
Duty of Care When a person is injured on third party’s property, he or she may file a claim for damages. Premises liability defines the obligation the owner of a property has toward those who visit and use the property. Known as duty of care, the property owner needs to maintain the property in such […]
My Building Floor is Always Wet!
Prior to speaking with a personal injury lawyer, some injury victims have a mistaken belief that every case is relatively the same and simply having evidence of injury automatically triggers compensation. However, victims should understand that resolving such issues is not as easy as they may think. There are many factors involved in the context […]
Is Trash Dangerous? Another Reason to go “Zero Waste” in NYC
It’s a well-established idea that most people don’t think about where their trash goes once they’ve disposed of it, and individuals without connections to the waste industry usually will not spend a lot of time contemplating the intricate relationships between humans, retail and commercial systems, and the physical waste created in urban areas. We do […]
Doors and Windows: Be Vigilant on Property Upkeep
Too many business owners do not take the time to evaluate the physical properties that they use to offer products and services to consumers. The problem of the absentee owner contributes to many preventable accidents around New York City and other areas simply because no one takes on the responsibility of keeping business locations safe. […]
Injury Liability: Items Left Out on Sidewalks
In an urban community like New York City, injury lawyers must consider the real risks people face on a daily basis. Many of these are related to the busy, congested streets that residents have to navigate in all five boroughs and around the general metro area. In a sense, evaluating public health and safety involves […]
Tourism and Safety in NYC
As the crown jewel of the eastern seaboard, the Big Apple gets hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. Tourism and safety may not be two words that often get talked about together, but providing a safe environment is key to running a successful tourism business anywhere in the city. Premises Safety: Your Office and […]
Gas Explosion Destroys Home
Local gas explosions and similar accidents can be extremely serious. Such incidents typically fall under the general category of ‘fire emergencies’ that require immediate responses from fire personnel. However, fire emergencies also have specific causes and come with certain risks, not only to the inhabitants of nearby homes, but to all in the immediate vicinity. […]
How Did You Fall?
Did you fall on a slick or uneven surface? Were you pushed? Was something on the floor that wasn’t supposed to be there? Did you fall while under stress, trying to complete some task as part of your job? All of these are questions that injury victims might be asked after a slip and fall […]
Property Owner Fixing a Defective Condition cannot be used as Evidence
Can you use a property owner fixing a defective problem on his property as evidence to show that what occurred was improper and careless? Showing Liability of Property Owner Let us say you slip and fall on somebody’s property, and you want to claim compensation for your injuries. You will have to show that the […]
