Injured as a Tourist in New York? Understanding Premises Liability Claims
You might be considering contacting a New York premises liability lawyer if your tourist trip to the Big Apple has taken an unexpected turn. You came to see New York City’s endless sights and create lasting memories, but someone else’s negligence has led to you sustaining an injury. Whether you slipped on an icy hotel […]
Do You Have a Premises Liability Case? Signs You May Be Eligible To File
Have you been injured on someone else’s property and wondered if you have legal grounds to seek compensation? Property owners have a legal responsibility to maintain safe conditions for visitors, and when they fail to do so, you may have the right to pursue damages. A premises liability attorney in New York can evaluate your situation and determine […]
Premises Liability vs. Personal Injury: What’s the Difference?
If you’re hurt in an accident, you may be able to pursue financial compensation. The nature of the accident could lead you to file a premises liability lawsuit or a personal injury suit. What is the difference between the two? Attorneys from Ross & Hill, an experienced personal injury law firm in New York, are here to […]
What To Say (and Not Say) After an Injury on Someone Else’s Property
Becoming injured on another person’s property can be painful and embarrassing, especially if the injury is severe. But many people are unaware that the property owner may be legally negligent in these cases. If their negligence contributed to the accident, they may be held legally responsible in a premises liability lawsuit. Knowing what to say […]
How To Choose the Right Premises Liability Attorney
Have you ever heard about the famous manhole accident case? Several years ago, a man in Brooklyn fell into an open manhole that the city neglected to warn passersby about. The man sued the city of New York and won a whopping $18 million for its negligence. If you’ve hurt yourself on someone else’s property, your settlement […]
I Had a Slip and Fall in My Friends House, What Should I Do?
If you have a slip and fall injury in a friend’s or family members home, it can be hard to know what to do. It is difficult to deal with the idea that you may need to hold your friend or family member accountable. After all, they are people close to you. However, you were […]
The NYC Subway System Can Be Dangerous to Riders
The New York City Subway system is one of the oldest underground systems in the world. Originally conceived in 1869, the idea for an underground mass transit system in New York City wasn’t approved for construction until 25 years later in 1894. At the time, there were catastrophic blizzards in the recent winters that would […]
Premises liability: Steps After a Slip, Trip, and Fall Accident
By Adam Hill, posted in Premises Liability on Thursday, September 29, 2016. 1. Get witnesses information: A fact witness can help you establish that you slipped, tripped, or fell in the location alleged in your Summons and Complaint in a premises liability lawsuit. Testimony by a fact witness identifying the accident location can prevent a […]
The Many Circumstances of Premises Liability
By Adam Hill, posted in Premises Liability on Thursday, July 27, 2017. At Ross & Hill, we have an extensive track record of help people who have been affected and injured as a result of a premises liability issue. We have helped many people in Brooklyn and all across New York City with the serious […]