Man with backpack felling on slippery sidewalk in winter closeup.

You may sue for a fall on a New York City sidewalk if someone else’s negligence caused your injuries. However, strict rules related to giving notice, proving fault, and submitting a claim require you to act quickly with the help of an experienced sidewalk accident lawyer. Every year, many New Yorkers suffer injuries in sidewalk […]

Businessman feeling pain from slipping from the stairs.

If you suffer an injury in a New York City park, the City could be liable if someone reported the dangerous condition before, and the City failed to fix it within a reasonable time. If the City had no notice of the condition before the injury occurred, the City might not be on the hook. […]

Caution wet floor yellow sign warning while it raining outside.

In most New York premises liability cases, the statute of limitations for personal injury claims gives you three years from the injury date to file a claim. However, when you seek compensation from a government agency, the window of time gets smaller. To seek compensation in these cases, you need to know the New York […]

Injured leg with bandage from slip and fall

A premises liability claim is a type of personal injury claim that arises when someone gets hurt because a property owner fails to fix or warn about a hazard on their property. A slip and fall claim is a type of premises liability claim involving someone slipping and falling due to a property hazard.  Property […]

Slip and fall accidents can result in serious injuries, costly medical bills, and unexpected disruptions to your life. If you’ve been injured in a slip and fall accident in New York City, one of the first questions you might have is, “How long will it take to settle my case?” At David Resnick & Associates, P.C., […]

Businessman feeling back pain from slip and fall.

New York City slip and fall settlements can vary widely from a few thousand to over $1 million, depending on several key factors, like the severity of the injuries, the extent of lost income, whether there are any permanent disabilities, and the amount of insurance coverage or other assets available. Because every slip and fall […]

Worker slip and fall from the stairway.

Winning a New York slip-and-fall case sounds deceptively simple. You must prove the property owner knew or reasonably should have known about the hazard that caused your injuries but failed to take steps to address it. However, proving your case requires compelling evidence. You’ll likely have a better chance of winning your personal injury case […]