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A sudden elevator stop can point to a safety concern, not just a delay. You may feel unsettled even after you exit and regain balance. That abrupt movement often signals a disruption within the system or a gap in building upkeep. In some situations, it also raises...
Winter weather in the Bronx creates slick sidewalks, icy entryways, and snow-covered parking lots. These conditions raise the risk of slip and fall accidents and often lead to questions about responsibility. Icy conditions and property responsibilities Property owners...
Building codes play a major role in stairwell accident cases. These codes set safety standards that property owners must follow to prevent injuries. When a property fails to meet these standards, that violation can strongly influence who is held responsible for an...
Slip and fall accidents happen often in apartment buildings and rental properties. When they do, tenants wonder who is at fault. If unsafe conditions exist on a landlord’s property, the landlord could be held responsible for injuries that occur. When landlords must...
Injuries from stairwell falls can be serious, and if they occur on private property, many wonder if they can pursue a claim. Understanding whether you have a case and what steps to take next is essential for anyone who suffers an injury due to unsafe conditions....
Responsibility for sidewalk accidents in New York City depends on Administrative Code § 7-210 and New York’s common law. Generally, property owners abutting the sidewalk are liable under Administrative Code § 7-210, but there are exceptions for owner-occupied one-, two-, or three-family homes, areas not defined as “sidewalk,” and tenants. If § 7-210 doesn’t apply, New York’s common law rules dictate liability, typically falling on the City of New York unless an abutting landowner or tenant created the dangerous condition, made negligent repairs, used the sidewalk specially, or had a comprehensive maintenance contract. Proper legal analysis is crucial to determine liability after a New York City sidewalk accident.
In New York, a landlord or business can still be liable for a slip and fall injury even if they routinely mop or clean the area—if they knew the hazard kept recurring and never fixed the root cause. Learn how the recurring condition theory can help prove your case.
In New York slip and fall cases, defendants often claim they recently cleaned or inspected the area to avoid liability. But courts routinely reject these defenses when they’re based on general policies rather than specific evidence. Learn how MJP Injury Law defeats these dismissal tactics.
Expert testimony can make or break a New York slip and fall or trip and fall case—but only if it’s done right. Courts require expert opinions to be based on facts, personal observation, or site-specific testing. Learn how the right expert can help you prove your case and when their testimony is admissible under New York law.
Injured on a NYC Sidewalk? Know Your Legal Rights
A trip-and-fall or slip-and-fall on a New York City sidewalk can leave you with painful injuries and unexpected medical bills. But who is responsible for your accident—the City, a property owner, or someone else? The answer isn’t always simple, and missing key deadlines can cost you your right to compensation.
At MJP Injury Law, we fight for injured pedestrians injured in sidewalk accidents and have obtained many successful verdicts and settlements. Don’t wait—learn your rights today and see how we can help.