Building Codes and Premises Liability in New York City

By WRSMH on November 30, 2023

A man wearing a yellow hardhat and holding a clipboard does an inspection of a building.

In the busy environment of New York City, resident safety is always a concern. One crucial aspect that ensures the well-being of individuals within the city is adherence to building codes. These codes serve as a safeguard, outlining the necessary standards for construction and maintenance to prevent accidents and injuries.

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Can I Sue for Common Area Premises Liability Injuries in NYC?

By WRSMH on May 1, 2022

Have you been injured on somebody else’s property in New York? You may be entitled to sue the property owner for common area premises liability. Property owners are required to maintain a safe environment for those coming onto their land, meaning they may owe a duty of care to those who become injured.

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Filing a Claim After an Elevator Accident

By WRSMH on December 15, 2021

People who live and work in New York City rely on elevators every day to get where we have to go. We may even take them for granted, without considering that an elevator is a complex mechanism that requires constant maintenance to function properly.

Elevator maintenance and repair is highly regulated, but sometimes accidents happen. When they do, the results can be devastating, often resulting in serious injury or death for elevator passengers. If you or someone you love has been injured or killed in an elevator accident, you have the right to reach out to an experienced New York elevator accident attorney to discuss your eligibility for compensation.

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Faulty Heating in My Apartment: Do I Have a Case?

By WRSMH on February 29, 2020

Residents of New York City in the winter months appreciate what “cold” means – especially if your apartment has faulty heating. With temperatures dropping as low as 14 degrees, with snow and ice, a cold apartment is a nightmare. If you are living with heating problems and a faulty radiator, do you have a case against your landlord? The answer is very likely that you do.

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Legionnaires’ Disease – 5 Things to Know

By WRSMH on August 23, 2018

What is it?

Legionnaires’ disease is form of pneumonia spread by infected water vapor and can often be fatal. There have been reports of it in New York City, recently afflicting 27 people and killing one.

Government and health officials have warned residents in certain areas to be alert for signs of the disease, which presents with nausea, fatigue, fever, chills, coughing, head and muscle aches, confusion, chest pain, and shortness of breath.

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Structural Flaws at Amusement Parks Can Be Costly

By WRSMH on May 18, 2018

Most of us take amusement park safety for granted when we sit down on a roller coaster or get into a towering water slide. Surely such attractions would not be open to the public if they were not safe; after all, government regulators can shut down restaurants and roads, they must be able to do the same to amusement parks.

Yet there is no actual federal oversight or regulation of “fixed-site” amusement parks. Such things are under the supervision of state laws, and in New York, there is a pretty low standard for inspections and safety.

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Falling Ice: NY’s Winter Weather Hazard

By WRSMH on February 25, 2018

Spears of ice and chunks of rock-like snow hurtling down from towers high above may seem like something out of a fantasy novel, but for New Yorkers, it is a winter reality.

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Are Baseball Stadiums Safe?

By WRSMH on October 13, 2017

When we go to a baseball game, the last thing we want to have to worry about is safety. We go to cheer, meet other fans, and have a good time, not think about whether a stray ball might hit us in the face. (Or if a safety railing might give out.)

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Six-Week-Old Baby Girl Killed in Elevator Fall

By WRSMH on October 25, 2016

Tragedy struck a Coney Island family last week, when a six week old girl and her mother fell into an elevator shaft. The accident occurred on the 23rd floor of the Sea Rise II apartments, a building with 50 open building code violations, including four elevator violations.

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What Swimming Pool Regulations Help Avoid Drowning Accidents?

By WRSMH on September 26, 2016

In New York, there are a number of general safety regulations regarding swimming pools and spas, as well as various additional measures required of businesses that own and operate swimming facilities. Certain districts have local laws and regulations that either modify or add onto those required by the state, so anyone who plans on building a pool or who owns one already should be aware of not only state but also local regulations. Following these requirements not only reduces the chance of an accident, but protects against liability if something does occur.

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