New York residents who have been injured while shopping at a store may be interested in the law surrounding premises liability. Depending on the actions or inaction of the store owner, they may have been negligent in leaving the hazardous area unattended. Whether caused by a wet floor or a torn carpet, slip-and-fall injuries are…
Archives for December 2014
Is a property owner responsible for children who trespass?
Most New York adults know not to trespass on property where they are not welcome. If they do trespass, they usually know that they should exercise caution. Children, on the other hand, may not be so careful. They can be attracted to things that are inherently dangerous and may not understand the full risk involved.…
Premises liability in New York
When you visit property owned by another person or a business, there is a possibility that you may suffer an injury due to uncorrected problems on the property. In New York alone, many people are injured every year on other people’s property because of the property owner’s negligence. If you too have been the victim…
New York laws regarding negligence and premises liability
Negligence may be confusing to some people because of its broad definition. A negligent act occurs when a person causes indirect or direct harm or injury to another person. This could occur when a hotel does not warn its guests about freshly waxed floors or does not properly maintain railing along stairs. An individual’s or…
Data regarding playground injuries
While playgrounds are commonplace throughout New York, data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests that injuries at these locations are common. In fact, between 1990 and 2000, 147 children who were younger than 15 years old died due to injuries sustained at a playground. About 56 percent of fatal playground injuries occurred…
Property owners’ responsibility for guest safety
In the state of New York, property owners have a legal obligation to maintain their premises and protect their guests from being injured by avoidable hazards. Based on their reason for visiting the property, guests are considered invitees, licensees or trespassers. Depending on which category of guest they are dealing with, property owners owe a…
