Premises Liability
How Can A Premises Liability Attorney Help If Someone Breaks Into Your Gated Community?
There are many reasons individuals and families choose to live in gated communities, chiefly amongst them safety. With gated entrances and guards onsite, this can give residents a sense of security within the community, particularly after certain hours. However, the truth is that crime can... (Keep Reading)
After 5 Years on Rikers Island and No Trial, Bronx Man Sues for Lost Years
Kenneth Creighton spent five years on Rikers Island awaiting a trial that never happened and now he’s suing the city for compensation for those lost years. “You feel like a walking dead person, accused of everything you didn’t do,” said Creighton, who lives in the... (Keep Reading)
Balcony collapse plunges New York woman into fatal fall
On behalf of Pazer Epstein Jaffe Fein & Gozenput, P.C. posted in Premises Liability on Thursday, August 8, 2013. Many buildings in and around New York are very old. On the one hand, it is nice to respect and maintain these older buildings as they provide... (Keep Reading)
Roller coaster accident injures 5-year-old boy
An unofrtunate accident on a Coney Island roller coaster has left a 5-year-old with a broken leg and possibly other injuries; and some safety officials are questioning why the roller coaster did not have more safety measures to prevent such a thing from happening. The... (Keep Reading)
Personal Injury $1,200,000
We recovered $1.2 million for a client who sustained a head injury when she fell through an open sidewalk cellar door which was unmarked and hidden from view.
Winter poses serious hazards for New York City walkers
In many areas of the country, including New York City, this winter has been one of the most severe winters on record. Despite the weather, landlords and other property owners are responsible for managing safe premises, which may cause serious injuries or even death if... (Keep Reading)
Premises liability lawsuit filed after woman’s finger severed
Every day, New Yorkers enter the homes and businesses of others to visit or shop. Yet, patrons rarely think of their safety when coming onto these premises. This is because laws exist to protect invitees from dangerous conditions. However, despite these laws, some property owners... (Keep Reading)
The essentials of a slip-and-fall premises liability case
Many New Yorkers have probably been in a store and seen a wet floor. It is a dangerous situation, and one that could result in serious injuries, requiring extensive medical care and causing lost wages as well as pain and suffering. But who is at... (Keep Reading)
When a visit results in serious injuries
Being a guest in someone's home, for a social visit or work, may lead to injuries. If the property owner fails to remove dangerous conditions, a visit to a friend or client can lead to medical bills, rehabilitation or lost wages depending on the injury... (Keep Reading)
What is the liability of dog owners?
New York dog owners have the right to enjoy their dogs but may also bear the responsibility of any serious injuries resulting from their pet biting a visitor. Under certain circumstances, a lawsuit may be filed for dog bites or attacks that harm another person.... (Keep Reading)
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