Liability for Injuries Caused by Falling Objects in New York: Understanding Your Rights
Every year, innocent people suffer injuries from falling objects in New York City’s bustling streets and construction sites. These incidents can lead to severe injuries, mounting medical bills, and lost wages. With an experienced New York City premises liability lawyer, you can navigate your claim and seek compensation for your losses. At Ross & Hill, […]
Who Is Liable in a Shared Electric Scooter Accident in New York?
In 2020, the New York City Council enacted Local Law 74, which called for the NYC Department of Transportation to determine whether a shared e-scooter system would work in the Big Apple. From August 2021 to August 2023, the NYC DOT ran its shared e-scooter pilot program in the East Bronx with e-scooters from Bird, Lime, and Veo. […]
What Is an Attractive Nuisance, and How Can It Affect Your Premises Liability Case in New York?
Your neighbor’s doing some construction next door, and your little one loves watching the machinery at work. One day, he can’t resist the temptation to go play with that bulldozer in the back yard. He slips outside, sneaks into your neighbor’s yard, and cuts himself while climbing on the equipment. Under New York’s attractive nuisance […]
Parking Lot Accidents: When Can a Property Owner Be Held Liable?
Parking lots may seem safe because drivers are moving at fairly slow speeds. However, they’re anything but. Can a property owner be held liable for a parking lot accident? In some cases, yes. An NYC premises liability lawyer explains more below. When Can You Hold a Property Owner Liable for a Parking Lot Accident? About […]
When Can a Landlord Be Held Liable for Injuries on Rental Property in New York?
You’re hanging out in your rented apartment when suddenly, a loose floorboard causes you to trip and fall, resulting in a painful injury. As you lie there wondering what to do next, a crucial question arises: Can your landlord be held responsible for your injuries? This leads to another question: Do you need a New […]
Injured in a Hotel or Airbnb? Here’s What You Should Do
Almost 160 million people will make reservations at U.S. hotels in 2024. Americans will also spend more than 100 million nights in Airbnbs this year. The majority of hotel and Airbnb guests will make it through their stays unscathed. However, a small percentage will be injured in a hotel or Airbnb during slip-and-fall accidents, elevator […]
Understanding the Statute of Limitations for Slip-and-Fall Claims in New York
Did you slip, trip, or fall on someone else’s property? Falls are incredibly common, with more than 46,000 injury-inducing falls happening in 2022 alone. Depending on the circumstances, the property owner may be liable for your injuries. Filing a personal injury lawsuit against the property owner could allow you to claim compensation to cover your medical […]
The Importance of Documentation in a Premises Liability Case
New York City is home to more than 3.7 million housing units. The Big Apple also contains almost 730 million square feet of commercial real estate space. If you ever sustain an injury while lawfully on private property in NYC, look into filing a premises liability case. Before you bring a Brooklyn premises liability lawyer on board, though, […]
The Role of Expert Witnesses in Premises Accident Cases
You can file many different types of personal injury claims in New York City. You can consider filing one in the aftermath of car accidents, subway accidents, and elevator accidents. Premises accident cases typically present the biggest challenges. Premises accident cases involve injuries sustained on another person’s property. It can be difficult to prove negligence on the […]
Premises Liability and Pool Accidents: Legal Insights for New Yorkers
New York City has more private swimming pools, spas, and tubs than you might think. A 2023 New York Magazine report cited more than 15,000 private swimming pools for NYC — and the industry expects that number to grow. New high-rise buildings in the Big Apple tend to feature at least one swimming pool in […]
