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The NYC 4-Hour Snow Rule and the Storm in Progress Doctrine
Sidewalk/Pedestrian AccidentsSlipping on an icy New York City sidewalk can lead to severe injuries, including broken bones, herniated discs, or head trauma. Many hurt pedestrians ...
Basement Delivery Doors on NYC Sidewalks: Who Is Liable When a Cellar Door Causes a Fall?
Sidewalk/Pedestrian AccidentsStepping onto an unstable or slick cellar door on a NYC sidewalk happens in a fraction of a second, but severe injuries such as fractured bones, joint ...
Tourists & “The NYC Visit”
Sidewalk/Pedestrian AccidentsA vacation to New York City can change in an instant. A slip on a wet floor inside Rockefeller Center, a fall on uneven pavement near Times Square, or ...
Tree Root Sidewalk Heaves
Sidewalk/Pedestrian AccidentsTree root sidewalk heaves are a common cause of serious trip and fall accidents throughout New York City, particularly in neighborhoods with mature tr ...
Outdoor Dining Sheds (the “Streetside” Fall)
Slip and Fall AccidentsSince the pandemic, dining sheds have changed NYC sidewalks. Who is liable if you trip on a rotted wooden platform or a bolt sticking out from an ab ...
The “Sidewalk Shed” Trap: When Construction Scaffolding Creates Dark Zones and Pooling Water
Slip and Fall AccidentsEvery day, thousands of New Yorkers walk beneath construction sidewalk sheds without realizing the dangers existing beneath the metal and plastic. The ...
