Premises Liability

What is Premises Liability?

Premises liability is the personal injury liability faced by the owner or operator of real property – land and buildings. Under premises liability, a property owner or operator bears liability for unreasonably dangerous conditions on their property that they fail to remedy or warn of. Not all injuries result in liability–only injuries resulting from unreasonably… read more

What Is the Difference Between Premises Liability and Slip and Fall in New York? 

Slip and fall accidents are a type of premises liability accident. Other types of accidents can occur on someone’s property besides falls that result in the property owner being financially liable for the injuries caused.  Property owners are under a legal obligation to ensure the safety of visitors on their property, protecting them from unreasonable… read more

Who Is Responsible if I Get Injured at John F. Kennedy International Airport?

Rushing through an airport to get to your gate on time can be a stressful experience. With long security lines and last-minute flight cancellations, you already have enough to worry about. Wondering if the airport is safe shouldn’t be one more concern. Unfortunately, injuries happen every day at airports, especially large ones like John F…. read more

What Happens if I Get Hurt at Central Park?

If you live in or visit New York City, you will likely be in Central Park at some point. Central Park is approximately 843 acres between the Upper East Side and Upper West Side of Manhattan. New York City owns the park, but it is maintained and managed by the Central Park Conservancy through a… read more

Are You Liable If Someone Gets Hurt While Working on Your Property in New York?

You assume that when you hire a contractor to work on your property, you are not liable if the contractor or their employees are injured. While this might be true in some situations, you could find out too late that you are liable for damages if you exercised control over the project. Therefore, before you… read more

An Honest Evaluation of a New York City Slip and Fall Case

When you meet with an injury lawyer, you will have the chance to tell your story about your injuries. After listening to how your accident happened, the lawyer will evaluate your case. Slip and fall accidents can present complex legal and factual issues. Merely proving the existence of the hazard that caused your slip will… read more

Falls at the Grocery Store: What Victims Should Know

Slip and fall injuries can happen anywhere, even in seemingly safe locations like grocery stores. From broken food containers that leave slick substances on floors to damp aisles from rain-soaked customers and workers, a variety of different events can result in unsafe conditions in New York markets and grocery centers. When a person is injured… read more

Are hotels responsible for assaults on their property?

It’s not a surprise that millions of people visit New York City every year. Some come because the City has a lot of wonderful tourist attractions and fun things to do. New York City is also one of the world’s major hubs for business and government, so many people travel here on business errands. Many… read more

If we cannot fall well: Premises liability in New York

Even though the chances are higher during the winter months, slip and fall injuries can happen in any season. Even though humans can be incredibly durable, we can also be extremely susceptible to injuries caused by sudden impacts and falls. Because of the high potential for significant injury, slip and fall injuries should always be… read more

Scaffold Collapse in the Bronx

Heavy snow and ice caused a scaffold to collapse on top of three cars in Olinville. It happened at the Parkside Houses on Adee Avenue on Wednesday. Residents say the scaffold has been up for five years to protect people from loose bricks that fall from the building.  Contact Our Premises Liability Law Firm in… read more