Category: Premises Liability
February 6, 2026
The Key to Your Case: Proving the Property Owner Had Notice of the Hazard
Holding a property owner accountable for an injury hinges on one critical element: You must show the owner knew, or should have known, about the...
December 27, 2025
Benefits of Organic Baby Food: Protecting Your Child From Heavy Metals
Choosing the right nutrition for your baby ranks among the most important decisions you make as a parent. With growing concerns about heavy metal contamination...
December 15, 2025
Slip-and-Fall on Icy Sidewalks: NYC Administrative Code Responsibilities for Property Owners
Winter in New York City transforms our sidewalks into potential hazards. Every year, thousands of pedestrians suffer serious injuries from preventable slip-and-fall accidents on icy...
September 1, 2023
What to Do After a Slip and Fall Accident in New York City
Slip and fall accidents are common premises liability claims in New York. However, most people do not know what to do to protect themselves and...
July 1, 2023
How to Prove a Property Owner is Negligent
All New York property owners are responsible for ensuring that their property is reasonably safe from hazardous conditions for guests, patrons, and visitors. How can...
May 1, 2023
When Is a Business Responsible for Altercations Occurring on the Premises
Property owners are responsible for the safety of visitors and customers on their property, but is a business responsible for altercations occurring on the premises?...
March 1, 2022
How To Prove My Landlord’s Responsibility for My Accident
When you, a relative, or a guest is seriously injured at your rented home or apartment, you may have grounds for filing a premises liability...
January 26, 2022
Preventing Slips and Falls in Winter
Winter is well underway in New York, and with it comes an increased risk of slip and fall accidents. Ice, sleet, and snow can cause...
January 13, 2021
Tips for Keeping Your Building Safe
Whether you are a business owner in charge of employees, a building owner with one or more tenants, or even a homeowner with frequent guests,...
December 20, 2020
New York City Snow Removal Requirements
During winter, New York requires property owners and renters to clear snow and ice from the sidewalks outside their buildings. This helps to keep pedestrians...
August 7, 2020
Pedestrian Injured by Falling Basket Designed to Protect Passersby From Falling Subway Debris
A metal basket struck a pedestrian Sunday, August 2, seriously injuring them and sending them to Jamaica Hospital for treatment. This type of basket is...
March 20, 2020
Safety Risk to New York Pedestrians From Falling Building Debris Poses
According to The New York Times, one New York City woman’s death caused by falling building debris has shined a light on safety infractions in...