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    Cellar Door Fall in NYC? Who Is Liable for Your Injuries

    Cellar Door Accident Liability In most New York City cellar door accidents, the commercial property owner adjacent to the cellar door is legally responsible for maintaining it in a safe condition under New York City Administrative Code Section 7-210. If the door was left open, structurally defective, or not flush with the sidewalk, the owner…

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    How Long Do You Have to File a Slip and Fall Lawsuit in New York?

    Quick Answer: What Is the Slip and Fall Statute of Limitations in New York? In most New York slip and fall cases , you have three years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit under CPLR § 214 . However, if your fall occurred on government owned property in Nassau County, Suffolk…

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    What to Do After a Slip and Fall Accident on Long Island and NYC

    Slip and fall accidents across Nassau County, Suffolk County, Brooklyn, Queens, and Manhattan happen in seconds but can change your life permanently. Wet grocery store floors. Icy sidewalks. Broken stairs. Uneven pavement. Poor lighting in apartment buildings. Parking garages. Restaurants. Public sidewalks. Under New York law, property owners have a duty to maintain reasonably safe…

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    Who Is Liable for a Slip and Fall Accident in New York?

    Slip and fall accidents happen every day across New York, from icy sidewalks in Nassau and Suffolk County to wet floors in grocery stores and apartment buildings throughout New York City. While many people assume a fall is simply an accident, New York law often places legal responsibility on negligent property owners. If you were…

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    Slip and Fall Accidents in New York: Your Rights and How The Bongiorno Law Firm Builds Winning Cases

    Slip and fall accidents are one of the most common causes of injury across New York City and Long Island. These incidents often lead to emergency room visits, lost wages, and long-term medical care. What many people don’t realize is that slip and fall cases are complex, and New York law requires proof of several…

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    Slip And Fall

    In this area, The Bongiorno Law Firm has been successful in obtaining several millions of dollars for our clients. Slip / Trip and Fall Injuries can happen to anyone. If you have been injured you may be entitled to compensation for pain and suffering, reimbursed medical expenses, lost earnings, and much more. The most common…

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