Premises Liability
Stairway major cause of childhood injuries
Stairs appear deceptively harmless. Some of this illusion may be because stairs are so common. But that ubiquity may be one of the reasons why stairs are such a frequent source for accidents among children. A child under 5 years old is rushed to an... (Keep Reading)
What are a New York landlord’s safety duties?
New York City landlords have legal responsibilities for providing safe apartments for tenants. While the following information is for informational purposes only, in general tenants are entitled to have a safe, clean and livable apartment under the warranty of habitability, which is implicit in every... (Keep Reading)
What causes elevator malfunctions?
The United States has around 900,000 elevators, many located in New York City. Each year, these devices make 18 billion passenger trips and serve 20,000 people. Each elevator carries approximately 5 passengers on per trip. Most elevators are installed in residential, commercial or retail properties... (Keep Reading)
Injuries on someone else’s property
Premises liability in New York City is not limited to slip and falls on someone else's property. Injuries caused by an unsafe condition attributed to the property owner's negligence may constitute grounds for a civil lawsuit. For example, a worker who is injured while performing... (Keep Reading)
OSHA investigating Staten Island ceiling collapse
New York business property owners, like residential landlords, owe a duty of care to their tenants, visitors and any workers invited to do work on the premises. Negligence may have tragic consequences and cause serious injuries and fatalities. The U.S. Occupational and Health Administration in... (Keep Reading)
New York’s legal protections for construction workers
New York's construction workers routinely face hazards that can lead to serious injuries and fatalities. Although an employer's workers' compensation provides some financial protection, it may not provide adequate relief for the serious losses that are suffered. Other contractors and subcontractors working at a construction... (Keep Reading)
When is premises liability an issue in parking lots?
In New York, the owner of a public building has the obligation to keep their premises reasonably safe for members of the public. This includes having a safe means to enter and exit the building. This rule is applicable to office buildings and stores, for... (Keep Reading)
New York law requires compliance with construction specifications
In addition to the duty of care owed to customers and guests, building owners in New York have responsibilities to workers. Under the state's labor law, owners of buildings and contractors must provide reasonable and adequate protection and safety to persons employed on construction work... (Keep Reading)
Are there limits to an owner’s liability?
New York places legal responsibilities upon owners to maintain their properties and may hold them liable for any injuries that incur on their premises. This liability is not absolute, however. Owners must keep their property in a reasonably safe condition and cannot not create a... (Keep Reading)
How far is a dog’s liability leash?
A landlord is normally not responsible if someone is injured by a tenant's dog where the injury -- such as a dog bite -- takes place off of the landlord's property. There is an exception to this legal rule, however. The owner or person who... (Keep Reading)
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