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Who is responsible for a slip/trip or fall accident on a sidewalk in New York?

After a slip or fall accident, there are usually two parties you could hold responsible for a premise liability … Show More case. Generally speaking, New York City has shifted the responsibility for maintaining sidewalks to property owners. In some instances, however, the city may still be held responsible for your injuries. Depending on the nuances of your accident, you may have a personal injury and premises liability case that can bring claims against the city and the owner of the building where you fell. This can depend on many details to your situation, however. When the city is fully responsible Certain circumstances dictate that the property owner is solely held responsible, but in other …Read More »

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