Premises Liability for Apartment Complexes: Who Is Responsible?
If you’re renting an apartment, you may ask who’s responsible when you suffer an injury on the building’s communal premises, such as the lobby. For example, who’s supposed to compensate you if you trip on a poorly lit staircase? In most premises liability cases, the landlord holds responsibility for accidents that occur because of unsafe […]
Five Common Causes of Slip-and-Fall Accidents in NYC Apartment Buildings
One frigid winter morning, Susie steps out of her NYC apartment to walk her dog. When she heads into the parking lot, she wipes out on a slick patch of ice. Now, she’s bedridden and in serious pain. Such accidents are commonplace in New York City apartment buildings. Below, our NYC slip-and-fall lawyers discuss five common causes […]
Premises Liability Cases in New York: When Property Owners Are Responsible for Your Injury
Premises liability incidents, particularly slip-and-fall accidents, can have devastating outcomes for victims. One out of five falls causes a serious injury, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And many of those who fall don’t survive. Statistics reveal that 44,686 people died in falls in 2021. If you’ve hurt yourself on someone else’s property and wonder whether […]
