Attorney Lora Gleicher Obtains Settlement in a Slip & Fall Case
On May 16, 2017, Attorney Lora Gleicher of Silbowitz, Garafola, Silbowitz & Schatz, LLP has helped a client obtain a settlement after a jury verdict held the defendant—a Starrett City apartment complex—liable for negligence. In January 2014, 84-year-old Sylvia Charles suffered a serious injury in a fall on thick ice while using a walkway on […]
Lax Security and Premises Liability
When property owners do not maintain sufficient security standards, tenants, guests, and those hired to work on the property may be harmed as a result. Get the facts on lax security and premises liability so you know how to protect your rights. PROPERTY OWNERS’ RESPONSIBILITY New York property owners have a legal obligation to ensure their premises […]
The Dangers of Security Negligence
New York property owners have a legal responsibility to maintain safe premises for tenants, guests, and anyone hired to work on the property. This includes the installation or implementation of proper security measures on the premises. When this does not happen and someone gets injured on the property due to lax security measures, the property […]
Broken Handrails: A Disaster Waiting to Happen
New York City property owners are required to maintain safe premises for tenants, guests, and those hired to work on the property. This includes implementing appropriate safety measures, installing proper lighting, and repairing anything broken on the property. Get the facts on one of the most common injuries that occurs on unsafe premises—stairwell injuries due […]