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How Maintenance Records Can Reveal Negligence After an Injury
When someone suffers an injury because of a dangerous condition on another person’s property, photographs and witness statements may provide important evidence. However, another source of information can be just as valuable: maintenance records. Inspection logs, repair requests, work orders, cleaning schedules, service reports, and other records can help establish...
READ MOREWhat if the NYC Property Owner Claims They Didn't Know About a Hazard?
Slips, falls, and other property-related accidents often occur because of dangerous conditions that should have been corrected before anyone was injured. Wet floors, broken stairs, loose handrails, and uneven sidewalks, amongst others, can all lead to serious injuries. When these incidents happen, many victims assume the property owner is responsible....
READ MORECan You Sue a Department Store for a Slip and Fall Injury in New York?
Yes, a slip-and-fall attorney can file a claim against a department store if unsafe conditions on the property cause an injury. Retailers have a legal duty to keep their premises safe, and they can be held liable for injuries to customers caused by hazards. The slip-and-fall injury lawyers at Lipsig,...
READ MOREPremises Liability Accidents in Condos and High-rises
If you get hurt on a property because of the negligence of the property owner, manager, and other potentially liable parties, you may recover compensation through a premises liability claim. An inadequately lit parking lot, a poorly designed or maintained floor, or really any facility that’s not maintained properly is...
READ MOREWho Is Responsible for a Sinkhole on an NYC Sidewalk?
The Gothamist reports that in late October, a man walking in the Bronx fell 15 feet below the ground when the sidewalk gave way. FDNY personnel rushed to the scene and performed a technical rescue to retrieve the fallen man. A bystander said he was waiting for a bus along...
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