New York Sidewalk Injury Lawyers

What Type of Premises Accident Case Do You Have?

• Elevator Accidents
  • Defective Elevators
• Slip & Fall Accidents
  • Parking Lot Falls
• Sidewalk Falls
  • Cracked and Broken Sidewalks
  • City Sidewalks
• Worn/Raised Carpeting and Floor Boarding
• Unsafe Building Injuries
• Negligent Security
  • Lack of Security Cameras
• Victims of Crime
• Injuries to Children
  • Negligent Supervision and Security at Schools and Day Cares
  • School Bus Accidents
  • Lead Poisoning
• False Arrests and Imprisonment
• Premises Liability FAQ
• Escalator Accidents

Manhattan and Bronx Sidewalk Maintenance Attorneys

If you've tripped and fallen on a city sidewalk, who is responsible for your injuries? The answer to this question is not always as straightforward as it might seem. To seek fair compensation for your serious injuries, you will want to get in touch with an experienced lawyer.

At The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C., our New York sidewalk injury attorneys represent clients who have been injured on city and private sidewalks. Based in Manhattan, we represent clients in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, Long Island and Westchester.

Our lead attorney, David Perecman, has been practicing law in New York for more than 30 years. If you've been injured on a city sidewalk, contact us to schedule a free consultation.

Understanding Who Is Responsible for Sidewalk Upkeep

Many people would refer to any sidewalk alongside a street in New York City as a "city sidewalk." However, due to a law that the City Council passed in 2003, the city itself is no longer always responsible for injuries caused by sidewalk defects and lack of proper snow and ice removal on many sidewalks.

Under this law, the owners of most types of private property are liable for compensating the victims of falls that happen on sidewalks alongside their properties. Residential buildings housing one to three families that in whole or in part are owner-occupied for residential purposes are exempt from the law.

Did the City Have Notice of a Defect Before Your Accident?

The city is still responsible for injuries due to failure to maintain some sidewalks. If you have been injured on one of these sidewalks and you want to claim compensation, you will need to prove that your injuries were caused by a defect that the city was notified of in writing at least 15 days before the accident.

Luckily for injury victims, the Big Apple Pothole and Sidewalk Protection Committee has produced maps of sidewalk defects throughout the city that can be used in some cases to demonstrate that the city knew about a defect and should have repaired it.

Our firm has a strong record of success helping clients get fairly compensated for falls on city sidewalks. Let us put our experience and passion to work for you.

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