When is a Business Liable for a Slip and Fall?
Slip and fall is a term used to describe a situation where someone is injured on another person’s property. This is also known as premises liability. Slip and falls can happen anywhere, but they often …
Slip and Falls Caused by Snow and Ice
Now that winter is here, the temperature has dropped, and snow has begun to fall. In the winter slip and falls on snow and ice are common in New York City. While it can be …
Gas Explosions
In June, 3 utility workers were injured after a gas leak caused an explosion and fire in Brooklyn. In September, a faulty plan to replace gas pipes led to multiple explosions and fires near Boston, …
Dangerous Parking Lots and Garages
Parking lots and garages are hubs of vehicle and pedestrian activity. They are also among the most dangerous areas in the city. Severe injury and significant property damage can occur when drivers and parking lot …
Escalator Accidents
Escalators are a convenient way to move between floors without waiting for an elevator or climbing up the stairs. But escalators are a more frequent cause of injury than people think. It is estimated that …
Traumatic Brain Injuries in Slip and Falls
A traumatic brain injury can be a serious complication of a slip and fall accident. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), falls are the leading causeof traumatic brain injury (TBI). 47% of …
Landlord Liability for Injuries from Defective Appliances
As a tenant, you have certain rights under the law and under your lease when it comes to your landlord. You have the right to a liveable, safe, and clean living environment. Under what is …
Ceiling Collapse Cases
When you walk into a room, you don’t think that a ceiling could be a safety hazard. We reasonably assume that ceilings, especially in our homes, are safe for those standing under them. Unfortunately, this …
Asbestos Exposure
Asbestos causes an estimated 255,000 deaths annually. Many of these deaths are preventable, and yet the United States has still failed to ban this dangerous substance. While asbestos is not currently mined in …
Premises Liability: Staircase Accidents
According to the American Journal of Emergency Medicine, over 1 million people injure themselves on stairs every year. Older adults and young children are more likely to sustain injuries, but the truth is that anyone …