Premises Liability

Slips and falls are a common source of injury in New York City, particularly when property owners are negligent in the upkeep of their premises. Surveillance footage can be valuable evidence when they capture these accidents on video. Surveillance Footage as Crucial Evidence Surveillance footage can provide critical evidence to prove the fault and causation of your […]

Employers have a duty to keep workers safe on the job site. Here, the David Resnick & Associates, PC team discusses that duty in the context of construction accidents and what to do if you are injured on the job. Common Claims in Construction Accidents Workers can experience life-changing injuries in a construction accident. If […]

News 12 recently reported that a ceiling collapsed in a Brooklyn home after the long-term tenant had complained repeatedly about leaks to property management. The tenant said that the New York City Department of Housing and Preservation and Development noted 15 violations in the rental property. Reporters from News 12 reached out to the building’s management company, […]

Using Airbnb, New York residents are able to rent out their home, apartment or condo to overnight guests. This service has become extremely popular. According to reporting from Forbes, as of July 2016, there were 41,373 active Airbnb listings in NYC alone. Listing a property on Airbnb can be a good way to make some extra […]

A fall can lead to serious injuries or death, especially among older adults. In 2010, 2.3 million nonfatal fall injuries among older adults (age 65 and older) were treated in emergency rooms and more than 662,000 of these patients were hospitalized, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports. Falls are the leading cause of injury among […]

Statistics on the number of slip and fall injuries that occur each year show that falls are a serious public health problem. For example: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports 2.3 million emergency room trips annually due to falls, 662,000 of which result in the victim being admitted to the hospital. CDC data also show 1 in 3 three adults […]

About 10 people die from unintentional drowning on a typical day, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports. On average, two of the victims are children 14 years old and younger. Small children are especially vulnerable to drowning, especially around pools and spas. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, children younger than 5 represent nearly 75 […]

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