I fell as a result of a loose handrail at my friends’ apartment. Who is responsible for my injuries?

Liability for injuries that happen on rented property such as an apartment may lie with the tenant (your friend), the property owner (the landlord) or a management or maintenance company. The facts surrounding the injury play a major role in determining liability. Another is the contractual obligations existing between owner and tenant and owner and manager […]

More than 1 million restaurant guests each year suffer an injury in a fall. According to the National Restaurant Association, falls are the leading source of general liability insurance claims within the restaurant industry. The Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that floors and flooring materials are a factor in more than 2 million fall injuries […]

Slip and fall accidents are the leading cause of both employee and customer injuries at supermarkets, according to the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI). Nearly 60 percent of all grocery store general liability claims stem from slips and falls, the NFSI reports. Grocery stores have a duty to exercise reasonable care in maintaining a safe […]

Upkeep of New York City’s 12,750 miles of sidewalks was once solely the responsibility of the NYC Department of Transportation. Since the passage of legislation in 2003, the law has changed substantially. The owners of non-residential property abutting sidewalks are now primarily responsible for sidewalk maintenance. You may have a claim for compensation against a property owner […]

A landlord may be liable for injuries sustained on his property depending on the circumstances. To be held responsible, your landlord must have control over the area of the property where your injury occurred and the cause of your injury must be the landlord’s negligence. Below are several examples that illustrate when a landlord may or […]

Premises liability refers to the body of law which holds a landowner and/or possessor of property liable for injuries to others sustained on their property.

The injured party must prove that the defendant was negligent towards them. It must be shown that the landowner/occupant possessed the premises at the time of the accident and that they had control of the premises, and control of the condition thereof.

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First, immediately make provision for your safety and health. If you are injured, make sure that emergency medical services (“EMS”) are called. Have EMS examine you and if appropriate, have them transport you to an emergency room for treatment. If you are able, try to obtain the following information: The name and address and of […]

Yes. The condition of the premises at the time of the injury will be a pivotal issue in resolving any claim and photos can document that condition. Also, take photos of all physical injuries you have sustained (such as bruises, scrapes, lacerations, etc.).