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 […]
Trip and Fall vs. Slip and Fall: What’s the Difference Under NY Law?
If you’ve recently suffered injuries from a fall due to unsafe conditions on someone’s property, you may be looking into your legal options. Many premises liability accident lawyers in New York use varying terminology across their websites, often saying things like “trip,” “slip,” and “fall” interchangeably, but these words carry distinctions. While confusing the words “trip” […]
Can You Sue for Injuries at an Amusement Park or Public Event in New York?
You trust that when you visit an amusement park or attend a street fair in New York, the organizers have taken necessary precautions to keep you safe. However, ride malfunctions, poorly maintained grounds, and inadequate safety measures can turn a fun outing into a nightmare. When negligence causes you harm at these venues, an amusement […]
How To Prove Negligence in a Slip-and-Fall Case
Slip-and-fall accidents happen every day in Manhattan. It only takes one small slip on a wet floor or tripping over a loose piece of carpet to put you in the hospital with broken bones, head injuries, cuts, and internal bleeding. If you take a tumble while browsing the grocery store or fall at work, a […]
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 […]