Posts in Premises Liability

Jan 20 What Are the Dangers NY Residents Can Encounter on Elevators

There are many elevators in New York City. If they are not properly maintained, elevators can be deadly. People often consider ...

Oct 20 What Is Premises Liability

If you were assaulted in a poorly lit parking lot, you tripped on unevenly constructed stairs or you were bitten by someone else’s ...

Feb 23 Have You Been Injured on Someone Else’s Property?

It happens every day. Someone is attacked by a neighborhood dog on the loose. Someone slips and falls in a grocery store. Maybe a ...

Jan 19 Will Salt Always Melt Ice off of a Sidewalk?

Salt has often been the cure for icy sidewalks. While you can only shovel away so much snow, that thin layer of ice may remain. ...

Dec 21 How Fast Does Snow Have to Be Cleared in New York City?

Obviously, property owners can’t clear snow instantly. If a storm sweeps in while someone is at work or asleep, it’s unreasonable ...

Nov 08 It’s Illegal to Block a Fire Escape in New York

Fire escapes are an intrinsic part of New York architecture. They’ve become iconic and they show up prominently in photography, ...