Negligent security is, in essence, a failure on the part of a property owner to provide adequate safety measures for residents, guests and lawful visitors. What that means can vary from place to place – and even from time to time. What’s considered adequate security...
To most people, the best way to beat the summertime heat is to spend time in a refreshing pool of water. Whether you retreat to a neighbor’s pool or one of the public pools in Staten Island, there are many injury hazards to avoid. If you are like many people, drowning...
When we’re out in public, some of the responsibility for personal safety falls on our own shoulders. However, there is also a duty for the owners and managers of public spaces to protect visitors. One of the most prominent types of accidents in public buildings, such...
As the weather gets warmer, New Yorkers will begin seeing even more construction projects pop up around the city. Pedestrians often find large sections of of the sidewalk taken over by these projects, and maneuvering around them safely can be a challenge. Construction...
One of the most dangerous things that most of us do at least a few times per week is to head out after dark to our vehicles in the parking lot after a long day of work. However, statistically, it's one of the worst times of the day in terms of safety to be walking...
In what’s been described as a chain-reaction accident, one person was killed and three more were injured when part of a parapet fell off a Manhattan building that was undergoing repairs. According to witnesses, debris from the building hit a rig being used for the...
Construction work and maintenance is an everyday occurrence in any large city, but our state seems to have more of these projects that anywhere else. While it is necessary, there is still danger when they are ongoing. Many issues can lead to a dangerous situation and...
When people think about injuries due to premises liability in New York, one of the most common issues is if a property owner has failed to maintain a safe area as required by law. When there are broken sidewalks, uneven pavement, dangerous objects on the property and...
In New York, large buildings will usually have elevators. This is for convenience and to allow those who are older, disabled or are unable to walk up many stairs to get to the upper floors. While this is a benefit, there are dangers with using an elevator and most...
People in New York may think that now that summer is here and wintertime ice and snow are a thing of the past, that people generally won't suffer a slip-and-fall accident outdoors. However, it is entirely possible to encounter outdoor conditions leading to a...
