As business owners, we are always on the lookout for things that can affect our business, but unless one is a lawyer, owners are seldom on the lookout for trip-and-fall fraud. Though, if an owner operates in a physical location, one has to be on the lookout for...
Commercial property owners in New York carry insurance that covers injuries that may happen on their premises. This insurance protects the commercial property owner against claims brought by those allegedly injured on their premises. The following is a basic overview...
While it might seem otherwise in the eyes of the public, large regional and national retail outlets that operate in New York have to watch costs and expenses just like every other business. One need only watch the news to realize that bigger retailers are not immune...
Premises liability is the area of the law that concerns torts that happen due to property conditions. For example, when a New Yorker slips and falls on a wet patch of floor at the store, they may have a claim for their losses due to the negligence of the store and its...
When people go out to a retail store to shop and are injured, it can result in a claim against the business. These injuries may include slips and falls, head and body injuries, harm due to overcrowding or parking lot injuries. Slips and falls can be caused by wet or...
Businesses who sell alcohol in New York should be aware of what dram shop liability is and how it can affect them. If a person is injured by someone who was intoxicated because of an unlawful sale of alcohol by the business, he or she may have a dram shop liability...
So far in 2021, the New York City winter has been especially harsh. Not a week seems to go by without there being some form of inclement weather from freezing rain to accumulating snow. Combined with low temperatures, this puts all the pieces in place for the...
If you are a property owner who is looking to reduce premises liability, understanding the “plain view” doctrine is a must. Most commonly, any premises liability claim involving a static defect will also invoke the plain view doctrine. According to FindLaw, the plain...
Restaurant owners face several types of risks during regular service. From food to property, safety is a significant factor when operating a restaurant. However, as restaurant owners get creative to keep their doors open, they must also consider liability with fresh...
When someone falls and suffers an injury on the property of someone else, they may file a premises liability claim in an attempt to get money to cover their injuries. Such claims cost property owners and insurance companies considerable money each year, even though...
