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Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Slip and Falls in NY?

With winter in full swing, the short, cold days of the season bring rain, snow, and ice – all great recipes for slip-and-fall accidents. A slip and fall accident can occur anywhere, from outside your favorite restaurant to the right in your home. While many people think about slip-and-fall accidents that occur in public and their ramifications of them, not many think about what happens in a private home when a slip-and-fall occurs. Everyone must […]

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How to Strengthen Your NY Slip and Fall Case

When you’re visiting a place of business, a shop, or someone else’s home – even your own building – the last thing you expect is to have a slip and fall accident. However, sometimes these accidents cannot be avoided, because the property has not been maintained adequately by the people who have been tasked to keep it safe. For those who are attempting to pursue a slip and fall claim against a property owner who […]

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February in New York: Always a Slippery Slope

New Yorkers know a thing or two about subzero temperatures and snow in the wintertime. While other parts of the country fret about a couple of inches of snow, New Yorkers often run out on errands without a parka in the freezing cold. New York often sees temperatures in the 30s in February, with lows well below freezing. A couple of inches of snow are often the icing on the winter cake. Although New Yorkers […]

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How Comparative Negligence Can Change Your NY Slip and Fall Case

Accidents happen. In fact, they happen every day. Injuries due to slip-and-fall accidents aren’t something that occurs in a vacuum, however. Fault can normally be found, and negligence can be legally assigned. According to the New York State Department of Health, in fact, falls are the leading cause of deaths, emergency room visits, and hospitalizations for people over the age of 65. In 2014, 1,202 people over the age of 65 died as the result […]

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Did You Name All Responsible Parties in Your NY Slip and Fall Claim?

In New York, it’s all too easy for negligence to lead to serious injuries. Especially in the winter, when the floors are wet, the sidewalks are icy, and the weather is against you. There are a lot of moving parts that need to coordinate in order to keep the city safe for everyone. Accidents happen, but everyone has the responsibility of making them easier to avoid. When you slip, fall, and injure yourself, sometimes it’s […]

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‘Tis the Season for Parties – Can You Sue a NY Nightclub If You Fall?

Crazy things can happen at holiday parties. Who hasn’t heard stories of people getting drunk and wild at office get-togethers? Or had to deal with family members who enjoy a bit too much “adult” egg nog? Now imagine the typical holiday party vibe at a nightclub. Dancing. Drinking. Complete strangers. And all the emotions that come with the holidays. Insanity, right? Even with the added craziness of the holidays, clubs can get crazy. Like the […]

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