What Is the Storm in Progress Doctrine in New York Slip and Fall Cases?
Why Winter Falls in Brooklyn Are Harder to Prove Than You Think Key Takeaways: The storm in progress doctrine holds that New York property owners, tenants, and snow removal contractors generally are not liable for snow or ice accumulating during an ongoing storm, with duty resuming only after reasonable time passes once weather stops. A […]
Can Snow and Ice in a Parking Lot Lead to a New York Injury Claim?
When a Winter Fall in a Parking Lot Becomes a Legal Claim Key Takeaways: Yes, snow and ice in a parking lot can lead to a New York injury claim when the property owner caused the hazard or knew (or should have known) about it and failed to act, and that hazard directly caused a […]
When Is a Property Owner Liable for Slip and Fall Injuries?
A typical walk down the sidewalk or store aisle can lead to an unfortunate and perhaps debilitating injury if property owner negligence creates a hazard that could have been prevented. While injuries that result from a slip and fall are often minor, they sometimes involve a significant impact that can cause both short- and long-term pain and […]