Posts In Premises Liability

What Are the Dangers NY Residents Can Encounter on Elevators Jan 20

There are many elevators in New York City. If they are not properly maintained, elevators can be deadly. People often consider ...

What Is Premises Liability Oct 20

If you were assaulted in a poorly lit parking lot, you tripped on unevenly constructed stairs or you were bitten by someone else’s ...

Have You Been Injured on Someone Else’s Property? Feb 23

It happens every day. Someone is attacked by a neighborhood dog on the loose. Someone slips and falls in a grocery store. Maybe a ...

Will Salt Always Melt Ice off of a Sidewalk? Jan 19

Salt has often been the cure for icy sidewalks. While you can only shovel away so much snow, that thin layer of ice may remain. ...

How Fast Does Snow Have to Be Cleared in New York City? Dec 21

Obviously, property owners can’t clear snow instantly. If a storm sweeps in while someone is at work or asleep, it’s unreasonable ...

It’s Illegal to Block a Fire Escape in New York Nov 08

Fire escapes are an intrinsic part of New York architecture. They’ve become iconic and they show up prominently in photography, ...