Posts Tagged ‘Commercial Slip & Fall’
Uneven Floors and Broken Sidewalks: Who Can Be Held Responsible?
A cracked sidewalk, uneven floor, or damaged walking surface can create a serious hazard. People may not notice a change in elevation until their foot catches the edge. A sudden fall can cause broken bones, head injuries, back injuries, and other painful conditions. When someone falls because of a dangerous walking surface, one of the…
Read MoreWhen Can a Property Owner Be Held Liable for a Slip and Fall?
A slip and fall accident can happen almost anywhere—a grocery store, apartment building, restaurant, office, parking lot, or even on a sidewalk outside a business. While some falls occur because of simple missteps, others happen because a dangerous condition was left unaddressed. In those situations, a property owner or business may be responsible for the…
Read MoreWet Floors and Slip and Fall Injuries in Retail Stores
Retail stores throughout Long Island, Nassau County, Suffolk County, Queens, and across New York see heavy foot traffic every day. Grocery stores, department stores, shopping centers, and convenience stores all have a responsibility to maintain reasonably safe conditions for customers. When businesses fail to address dangerous hazards like wet floors, serious slip and fall accidents…
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