The novel coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic is keeping most of the US at home, but the New York State Department of Health continues to encourage residents to get out for fresh air and exercise. Many pedestrians are hitting the sidewalks, parks, trails, and other outdoor spaces that remain open. Add to that the number of essential workers heading to work Manhattan, and you’ve got a large number of people still getting around on foot. That means pedestrian accidents are still a very real threat...
Posted by Steven Mandel on 06/22/2020
While Virginia Beach may not see as much snow and ice in comparison to other parts of the country during the wintertime, snow does fall in the city, and snow accumulations in other parts of our state can be much greater. While snow may be beautiful, it can also create a hazard - snow and ice create dangerous conditions for driving, as well as slippery conditions for walking. Which raises the question: if a person slips and falls on snow or ice that’s accumulated on a property and is injured,...
Posted by William Breit on 02/26/2020
Accidents that lead to injuries can happen to anyone at just about any location. There are certain situations, however, in which a person can suffer injuries due to the carelessness of a property owner or the property’s operator. Both property owners and property operators have an immense amount of responsibility when it deals with the conditions of the property. These parties owe a duty of care to the visitors who enter the property, so that they are not exposed to any dangers or hazards...
Posted by PersonalInjuryLaw.Guru Staff on 10/10/2018