Category Archives: Slip Trip And Fall Injuries
What Should I Do After a New York City Sidewalk Fall?
If you trip on a misleveled sidewalk and are injured, consider taking these steps: Seek medical attention. Some injuries may not become apparent immediately. Photograph the sidewalk defect. Take photographs before the condition changes. Record the street address and the nearest intersection and identify the exact location. Try to measure the distance to whatever… Read More »
What Do I Need to Prove in a Sidewalk Trip-and-Fall Case?
A successful sidewalk trip-and-fall case generally requires evidence establishing several important facts: That there was a defective or dangerous condition. The condition caused your accident. The responsible party had a legal duty to maintain the sidewalk. The responsible party knew or should have known about the condition, created the condition, or another applicable theory… Read More »
If the Sidewalk Was Only Slightly Uneven, Can I Sue?
The correct answer is: What is “slightly”? The “De Minimis” Defense The abutting property owner or their insurance company, or the City of New York, will often take the position that the difference in sidewalk height was too minor to constitute a dangerous condition — what is legally referred to as a “de minimis”… Read More »
Do I Sue the City of New York If I Trip on a New York City Misleveled Sidewalk?
The correct answer is: Possibly. When the City Can Still Be Liable Although Administrative Code § 7-210 has shifted the responsibility for maintaining abutting sidewalks to the abutting property owner, the City can still have potential liability in particular circumstances, but identifying the correct defendant requires experience and an investigation. Recent New York appellate… Read More »
Can I Sue If I Fall and Am Injured on a New York City Misleveled Sidewalk?
Yes, you can sue. The question is: Who do you sue? Who Is Responsible for a Defective Sidewalk? Owners of property that abut a sidewalk generally have a duty to maintain that sidewalk in a reasonably safe condition pursuant to New York City Administrative Code § 7-210. This law specifically provides that a property… Read More »
When the Hallway Betrays You: Slip and Fall Hazards in NYC Apartment Buildings
Your apartment building is supposed to be one of the safest places you know. You walk its hallways, stairwells, and lobby every single day without giving it a second thought. So what happens when a poorly lit staircase, a crumbling step, or a puddle left over from a leaky pipe causes you to fall?… Read More »
How Can a Slip-and-Fall Attorney Help Me With My Case?
Falls are some of the most common accidents in New York and frequently cause severe injuries. Many slip-and-falls result from property owners’ negligence, but fall victims often struggle to hold property owners accountable and recover fair compensation. Without legal assistance, you likely won’t obtain the money you need, which could impede your recovery and… Read More »
Slips, Trips, or Falls on Stairs Injury Attorney
At Jaroslawicz & Jaros our experienced Personal Injury attorneys have successfully handled hundreds of cases involving persons injured while using stairs in various premises. Although everyone is familiar with staircases and uses stairs on a daily basis, whether at their home or at commercial premises, people do not realize just how dangerous a slip,… Read More »
Uneven, Cracked, and Broken Sidewalks Injury Lawyer
Whether you are visiting or living in New York City, or any other city, you must constantly be aware of the dangers presented by uneven, misleveled, cracked, broken, and crumbling sidewalks. At Jaroslawicz & Jaros our experienced Personal Injury attorneys for over 40 years have successfully handled hundreds of cases involving persons injured while… Read More »
Slip, Trip or Fall Injury Attorney
There are many reasons for what are called slip-trip-and-fall accidents, at both residential and commercial properties, that result from dangerous or defective property conditions. Some of the many causes are icy sidewalks that were not properly cleaned and salted; a broken, uneven or cracked sidewalk pavement; spilled liquids on stairs, hallways, or supermarket aisles;… Read More »