Is Your Child Safe at Daycare?
When looking for good childcare, you try to find a place where your child can play and learn in a stimulating and nurturing environment. Most importantly, however, you want a place where your child will …
Lead Crisis Continues in NYC Housing
The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) scandal continues to rock the city. Earlier this year, residents discovered that NYCHA had failed to conduct required lead inspections in public housing. The city and the federal …
Premises Liability and Trespassers
In New York, a property owner has a duty to ensure that his or her property is relatively free from harm and dangerous conditions. If someone who is invited on the property or permitted to …
The Effects of Lead Exposure
The New York City Housing Authority has been chastised for violating rules and regulations regarding lead exposure after it was discovered that agency inspectors had not been checking apartments for lead paint. Federal and city …
What is an Attractive Nuisance?
By nature, children are curious, and at times their curiosity can get the better of them. Children may go places or try things that an adult would avoid because of potential dangers. Sometimes this curiosity …
Premises Liability: Negligent Security
A property owner has a duty to keep their premises in a reasonably safe condition for visitors, residents, and employees. Part of this duty includes a responsibility to take specific security measures to ensure that …
Waterpark Liability
Waterpark Liability
Summer is upon us, and popular area waterparks are open for business. Many families enjoy floating down the lazy river, experiencing the thrilling rides, and soaking up the sun. But every summer people …
Premises Liability: Sidewalk Safety
Falls on New York City sidewalks are a common trip and fall injury. Falling on a sidewalk can sometimes cause serious and permanent injuries. That’s why sidewalk falls are one of the most common bases …
Premises Liability: Drowning Accidents
Swimming pools are ripe for accidents, and it becomes the responsibility of the property owner to keep their pool reasonably safe. Whether it’s the City of New York, an apartment complex, a hotel, health club, …
Lead Paint: Know Your Rights, Protect Your Child
America is supposed to be the land of equal opportunity, but here in New York many children’s opportunities are being stripped away by a poison hidden in the walls of their homes: lead paint. Lead …