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Sidewalk hazards like cracks, uneven pavement, and ice can lead to serious injuries.
At Ferrante & Koenig, we’ve secured significant settlements for people injured in sidewalk falls throughout Brooklyn, the Bronx, and New York City.
Below are examples of the compensation we’ve recovered in sidewalk accident cases involving negligent property owners and city liability.
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In New York City, § 7-210 of the Administrative Code is also known as the “Sidewalk Law.” It states that the owner of real property adjacent to a sidewalk is responsible for maintaining the sidewalk in front of the property. This responsibility includes removing snow and ice, repairing cracks, and keeping the sidewalk free of debris.
Additionally, § 19-152 of the Administrative Code is the “Duties And Obligations of Property Owners.” It states that owners of property adjacent to the sidewalks are liable for any injury resulting from the failure to maintain sidewalks adjacent to their property in a safe condition.
These administrative codes indicate that your primary source of recovery could be against the property owner rather than the city. However, some exceptions exist, meaning the municipality could be responsible. To prove that the municipality’s negligence caused your injuries, you must show it had prior written notice of the hazardous condition.
Yes, you can sue if you’ve been injured due to a fall on a public sidewalk in New York City. However, you must establish the property owner’s negligence and prove that it directly led to your injuries.
Proving negligence in a sidewalk injury case requires you to provide evidence of the following:
- The property owner had a duty to maintain the sidewalk in a safe condition;
- They breached this duty by failing to take reasonable steps to repair or remove hazards; and
- This breach of duty caused your injuries and financial losses.
To prove that a property owner owed you a duty, you must show that they were responsible for maintaining the sidewalk in question. In some cities, such as New York City, specific administrative codes address legal responsibility, shifting responsibility from the city to individual property owners.
In standard premises liability cases, you typically have three years from the accident date to file a lawsuit. However, there are some exceptions. One of these exceptions involves claims against government municipalities. You must file a Notice of Claim within 90 days of the date of the accident. Failure to do so means you might be barred from any recovery. That’s why hiring a New York slip and fall accident lawyer is crucial.
Related: How Long Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Claim in New York?
Examples of Our Sidewalk Accident Settlement Settlements
$1,500,000.00
The plaintiff walked along a sidewalk in front of a commercial building that had been mostly abandoned by the owner except for a small group of workers who maintained...
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$275,000.00
He sustained a fractured ankle that ultimately required surgery many years following the injury. The case was brought against a road work contractor who we argued created the problem.
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$225,000.00
Our client sustained a significant knee fracture, which ultimately required a total knee replacement. Despite the fact that the defendants disputed whether the knee surgery was related to the...
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When close family member suffered a debilitating accident we realized we would need a lawyer. Thank god we were referred to Jeff Koenig.
He made the process smooth, concise, and he also maintained constant communication with me; never missing in action or hard to contact.
Anthony has been nothing short of phenomenal. He was great with communicating, was able to settle my case in a short amount of time, and left me with results that exceeded my expectations.
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He was not only patient, professional, and easy to talk to, but he explained everything going on so i could understand it. I felt I was in great hands...
Not only were they knowledgeable, they were responsive to all my questions, calls, and emails. I was extremely pleased with the results of my case and how it was handled!
If it weren't for them I would have never got the medical care and treatment I needed to be able to function. They took my case and we won.
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