by Abe Jaros | Jan 21, 2022 | Slip And Fall
New York’s sidewalks come with a great many hazards. There’s snow, ice, severe cracks, improper sloping, missing sidewalk sections, and potholes. There are also at times obstructions or other dangers. When sidewalks are often packed with pedestrians...
by Jaroslawicz & Jaros, PLLC | Dec 28, 2018 | Firm News, Slip And Fall
In the winter, it is not uncommon for individuals to slip on a patch of ice and go down hard. Many will get up, slightly embarrassed at their fall or frustrated at the ice patch, and go about their day. However, some individuals suffer injuries that require medical...
by Jaroslawicz & Jaros, PLLC | Dec 17, 2018 | Firm News, Slip And Fall
Winter weather is upon us – that can cause some hazardous situations for pedestrians on the streets of New York City. Even though snow and ice can cause an injury, it does not need to keep you from shopping, going out to eat or attending your favorite venues....
by Jaroslawicz & Jaros, PLLC | Apr 26, 2018 | Firm News, Slip And Fall
A trip to the grocery store shouldn’t end with you having to take a trip to the emergency room. Unfortunately, some trips do end just like that. When you are injured at a business, you need to make sure that you get the medical care you need right away. Once you...
by Jaroslawicz & Jaros, PLLC | Apr 13, 2018 | Firm News, Slip And Fall
Despite increased awareness about elderly slip and falls, the issue is on the rise. A CDC review of the data doesn’t just show an increase, but a massive jump in the number of emergency visits, hospitalizations and deaths since 2007. Everyone is prone to...
by Jaroslawicz & Jaros, PLLC | Mar 21, 2018 | Firm News, Slip And Fall
Walking around New York shouldn’t be a death sentence. Since the warmer weather is just around the corner, anyone who is going to walk around the city should make sure they are being as safe as possible. One of the most important things to remember is to use...
by Jaroslawicz & Jaros, PLLC | Feb 6, 2018 | Firm News, Slip And Fall
People often pick out a handrail based on the aesthetic appeal. It’s just one more design element in the building, and they want it to work well with the rest of the design. While this is understandable, it’s also important to consider the graspability of...
by Jaroslawicz & Jaros, PLLC | Dec 27, 2017 | Firm News, Slip And Fall
Among the most dangerous slip and fall accidents are those that take place on the stairs. You may have heard that a stair that’s just a millimeter higher than the others can make you trip due to muscle memory, and that’s true, but it’s not the only...
by Jaroslawicz & Jaros, PLLC | Aug 2, 2017 | Firm News, Slip And Fall
Your loved one slips and falls in a nursing home. He or she is seriously injured. You want to seek compensation, but you’re not sure if you can. After all, aren’t falls just a realistic risk with the elderly? They are, but that doesn’t mean you...
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