Premises Liability

When you consider all that might go wrong to create the perfect storm of premises liability, people typically might think of crumbling building facades, unsafe elevators or cluttered passageways. But they probably wouldn't focus on poorly-maintained water...

Maybe a friend had left his garden hose out in a tangled snarl, and you tripped when walking up to the house at dusk. Perhaps you slipped on spilled liquid and took a tumble in a local market.Either way, you're left with a painful injury and medical bills that you...

While dogs are touted as being "man's best friend," there are times when they are anything but that. Often, the victims of dog bite attacks are those most vulnerable -- young children.While any animal with teeth is capable of biting when provoked or even in a random...

New Yorkers are gearing up for the summer season of beach days, pool parties and backyard barbecues. But before diving into the deep end (or allowing others to), take a minute to make sure that your pool doesn't pose dangers to yourself or others.The primary cause of...

If you live in a New York City apartment, loft or other rental property, you may have your own "landlord horror stories." While not every landlord is a nightmare to deal with, there are some landlords who jeopardize their tenants' safety by failing to maintain the...

New York City residents who get injured on properties owned by others may have legal recourse to file claims for damages subject to the state's premises liability laws. However, not all inuries are covered under legal theories that premises oweners bear liability for...

One landlord in the Bronx is allegedly attempting to freeze a family out of their $1,600-a-month Baychester duplex apartment. A 51-year-old cancer survivor who also suffered two hip fractures and multiple strokes shares the dwelling with her boyfriend, 58, and son,...

You missed the last step leading up to the door of a local business and fell down, breaking your wrist. You got hurt on a business owner's property, where you had reasonable expectations that you would be safe conducting your business. Now, you believe that the...

New York City can get a lot of snow, and that means that somebody has to be doing the snow removal. Who is responsible for this sometimes arduous task?Well, that depends, and it's a bit complex. All residents, property managers, homeowners and businesspersons may have...

According to the Public Advocate for the city, the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) chairperson was aware of problems with the agency's inspections for lead paint at least a half-year prior to when she claims that she was notified.During a recent City Council...