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Why Fall-Related Deaths Are Increasing Among Older Adults

A recent New York Times article highlighted an alarming trend: deaths from falls among older adults in the United States are climbing at an unprecedented rate. In 2023, more than 41,000 seniors died from fall-related injuries, according to the CDC.…

Sep 12, 2025

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What Are Property Owner’s Sidewalk Liability Laws?

New York’s bustling streets are not just a testament to its vibrant energy, but also to the diverse responsibilities that property owners bear. Among these responsibilities is the maintenance and safety of the sidewalks adjoining their properties. As a resident…

Jul 12, 2023

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What Are Your Landlord’s Responsibilities When It Comes to Slippery Steps?

The owners and managers of all types of properties in New York – including rented dwellings – have a responsibility to ensure that the property is free of hazards that can cause injuries to visitors or tenants. One of the…

May 17, 2023

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Landlord Responsibility in Apartment Slip-and-Fall Cases

Landlords in New York are required to provide their residents with safe properties free from known hazards and defects. When a landlord in New York violates this duty and you're injured on their property from a slip-and-fall accident, you may…

Apr 8, 2023

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What Is the Difference Between a Slip-and-Fall and a Trip-and-Fall?

As far as the law is concerned, there's only a slight difference between a slip-and-fall and a trip-and-fall. Lawyers use both terms more-or-less interchangeably to refer to an incident where someone falls and gets hurt because of a dangerous condition…

Mar 13, 2023

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Slipped on an Icy Sidewalk: Can You Recover Compensation?

If you slipped, fell, and got hurt because of an icy sidewalk, you may feel overwhelmed with your injuries, especially if they’re severe. If you were injured because of an icy sidewalk due to no fault of your own, you…

Feb 9, 2023

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