When snow and ice make a New York City sidewalk unsafe for pedestrians, some people will blame the weather. However, the law may hold the property owner accountable. HOLDING PROPERTY OWNERS RESPONSIBLE According to New York City code section 16-123, the owner, lessee, tenant, occupant, or other person having charge of property abutting a paved …
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If you are physically able, the first thing you should do if you’re involved in an accident is look around for any witnesses. Get their names and contact information, as you might need them later on. If you have a smartphone, it is a good idea to take photos of the scene of the accident. …
As I’ve discussed numerous times, construction site accidents are an all too common occurrence. In fact, in the first 5 months of this year, there were at least 7 construction site accidents that resulted in death, in New York City, alone. That horrific number led New York City to issue a crackdown in the 5 …
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My clients have asked me many legal questions throughout the years, but sometimes neglect to ask the most basic ones. We talk a lot about depositions and IME’s, but what follows is at the core of the area of law that I practice – personal injury. First, you should understand that personal injury law cases …
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WERE YOU INJURED IN A SLIP AND FALL ON ICE OR SNOW? When snow and ice make a New York City sidewalk unsafe for pedestrians, some people will blame the weather. However, the law may hold the property owner accountable. According to New York City code section 16-123, the owner, lessee, tenant, occupant, or other …
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