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Oct
What Are The Main Causes Of Building Collapses?
Constructing a building is an extremely complicated undertaking. Every aspect of the structure needs to be designed and constructed with a great deal of precision, care, and attention to detail. Any flaw in the design or execution can result in a partial or total collapse of the ...
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Oct
Types Of Premises Liability Cases
Property owners, managers, or occupiers of a land or building have a duty to protect guests, patrons, visitors, passersby, and other individuals from coming to harm on their premises. These entities may be held liable for any injury resulting from accidents on the property caused...
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Key Components of a Premises Liability Case in New York
Property owners owe all visitors a legal duty of care in New York. They are responsible for ensuring the safety of visitors by removing or repairing potential hazards from their property as well as constantly monitoring for the emergence of any new hazards. If you or someone you ...
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Oct
How Inadequate Security Can Lead To Personal Injury
Building management companies, business owners, music and sports venues, movie halls, hotels, restaurants, bars and nightclubs, healthcare facilities, and other large commercial buildings, along with the city of New York and municipalities, are required to ensure the safety of vi...
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Oct
How Building Code Violations Can Help You Win Your Injury Claim
In New York, homeowners, business owners, and other property owners don’t automatically become responsible for the injuries and accidents that may occur on their properties. As an injured victim, you will need to prove the owner’s negligence that led to an unsafe condition result...
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Oct
What To Do If You Slip And Fall On Someone Else’s Property
Slip and fall injuries are one of the leading causes of emergency room visits and hospitalizations in New York. Older adults are especially vulnerable to slip and fall accidents – owing to impaired vision and gait and balance related problems. Under New York law, the owner or pos...
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Oct
Premises Liability vs. Negligence
Two of the most common legal doctrines that can be applied to personal injury claims are premises liability and negligence. Not many people, however, know the differences between the two legal doctrines. How exactly is premises liability different from general negligence? Here’s ...
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Oct
Is Premises Liability a Tort?
Premises liability is a legal doctrine under which the owner or occupier of a property can be held financially responsible for torts that occur on their premises. A tort - as defined by English tort law – is a civil wrongdoing that leads to legal liability. In other w...
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Oct
Average Settlement For Slip And Fall Injury
If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident on someone’s property, you might be wondering as to how much compensation you might be entitled to. Depending on a wide range of factors, your compensation could range from a few thousand dollars to several hundred thousand dol...
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Oct
Slip And Fall Statute of Limitations in NYC
If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident and are planning to sue the at-fault property owner or possessor, you must do so within the applicable time limit – commonly referred to as the statute of limitations. If you fail to do so, you might lose your right to pursue a...
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