In New York City there are statutes which define the legal responsibility to maintain sidewalks. The New York Administrative Code Section 7-210 which was effective on September 14, 2003 (and therefore applicable since that date, ) provides that it is the legal duty of the owner of a property abutting any sidewalk (including the intersection portion for a corner property) to maintain the sidewalk in a reasonably safe condition.
An owner of property set adjacent to sidewalks are legally liable for any accidents due to a failure to maintain safe conditions on that particular section of walkway. The law sites neglecting to repair, repave, reconstruct, or replace, any damaged portions. They also have the responsibility of removing any hazards such as dirt, snow, and ice in a prompt manner.
There is an exception to this law that could place liability with the city. It happens in certain situations where a building's exclusive purpose is to serve as residence for multiple families, including that of the owner. This code is complex. Understanding it can be difficult. Consulting a qualified lawyer could be most beneficial in such circumstances.
There are additional laws that coincide with this one. One such code gives the owner a four hour window to react after a storm. It states that the person responsible for that section of sidewalk has just 4 hours to remove any snow or ice from the pavement. This does not include the time from 9pm to 7am. It also says that they must spread either ashes, sand, salt, or saw dust, depending on the circumstances.
If the property owner is found to have been negligent in complying with all matters covered by these laws, they may face liability for any injuries occurring within their section of responsibility.
Obviously, these laws are quite complex. If you suffer a serious injury as a result of slipping on ice on a sidewalk in the City of New York, consult a lawyer promptly. Delay may result in the inability of obtaining important evidence and locating witnesses when their memories are fresh. But even old incidents can be investigated, and if you have a meritorious case, a case may in certain circumstances be commenced on your behalf. The key is: do not delay. Consult a lawyer. Slip and fall cases can be very legally complex.
Please feel free to call the Frankel Law Firm located at 275 Madison Avenue, New York, New York at (212) 888-5100 in order to discuss any case (new or old) involving a serious personal injury. The consultation is free. We practice throughout the State of New York including in the courts located in Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx and Manhattan.
An owner of property set adjacent to sidewalks are legally liable for any accidents due to a failure to maintain safe conditions on that particular section of walkway. The law sites neglecting to repair, repave, reconstruct, or replace, any damaged portions. They also have the responsibility of removing any hazards such as dirt, snow, and ice in a prompt manner.
There is an exception to this law that could place liability with the city. It happens in certain situations where a building's exclusive purpose is to serve as residence for multiple families, including that of the owner. This code is complex. Understanding it can be difficult. Consulting a qualified lawyer could be most beneficial in such circumstances.
There are additional laws that coincide with this one. One such code gives the owner a four hour window to react after a storm. It states that the person responsible for that section of sidewalk has just 4 hours to remove any snow or ice from the pavement. This does not include the time from 9pm to 7am. It also says that they must spread either ashes, sand, salt, or saw dust, depending on the circumstances.
If the property owner is found to have been negligent in complying with all matters covered by these laws, they may face liability for any injuries occurring within their section of responsibility.
Obviously, these laws are quite complex. If you suffer a serious injury as a result of slipping on ice on a sidewalk in the City of New York, consult a lawyer promptly. Delay may result in the inability of obtaining important evidence and locating witnesses when their memories are fresh. But even old incidents can be investigated, and if you have a meritorious case, a case may in certain circumstances be commenced on your behalf. The key is: do not delay. Consult a lawyer. Slip and fall cases can be very legally complex.
Please feel free to call the Frankel Law Firm located at 275 Madison Avenue, New York, New York at (212) 888-5100 in order to discuss any case (new or old) involving a serious personal injury. The consultation is free. We practice throughout the State of New York including in the courts located in Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx and Manhattan.
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