Slip and fall sidewalk accidents are, unfortunately, very common here in New York City. If you are someone who has sustained an injury in such an accident because of unsafe property conditions, you may have a valid personal injury claim. Please continue reading and speak with our Bronx slip and fall attorney to learn more about sidewalk accidents and how our firm can help if you’ve been wrongfully injured in one. Here are some of the questions you may have:
What are the most common causes of slip and fall sidewalk accidents?
Slip and fall sidewalk accidents occur for a wide variety of reasons. Sometimes, people just trip over their own shoelaces and take a spill. However, quite often, people are hurt because of dangerous sidewalk conditions. For example, potholes, standing water, or weather-related hazards left uncleared past the legally-acceptable window of time can all cause serious slip or trip and falls. If you are hurt because of dangerous sidewalk conditions, you may have a valid premises liability claim.
In New York City, who is responsible for a sidewalk accident injury?
It depends. In most cases, property owners of the property adjacent to the sidewalk are required to ensure their sidewalk is safe for pedestrians and passersby. However, sometimes, sidewalks are actually owned by municipalities or the state, in which case they bear responsibility for ensuring sidewalks are safe.
How long do I have to file a sidewalk accident injury claim in NYS?
The timeframe you will have to sue for a sidewalk injury depends on who owns the sidewalk. If the sidewalk is owned by a regular property owner, you will most likely have three years from the date of your accident to file your personal injury claim. However, if the property is owned by the state or a municipality, you will only have a matter of months to file a Notice of Claim. Speaking with a competent personal injury lawyer as soon as possible can help ensure you don’t miss any of these critical deadlines. Our firm is prepared to help you through the claims process starting today–you just need to give us a call and schedule your initial consultation so we can get started.
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