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Update on Sidewalk Safety & Injury Liability in New York

Oddo & Babat, P.C. — Mon, 16 Dec 2013 19:32:42 +0000

With the return of winter weather, the New York City Department of Buildings issued a reminder last week to all property owners, landlords and businesses to clear sidewalks adjacent to their property of snow and ice. NYC Administrative Code 16-123 requires that property owners and landlords who are in charge of any building or lot in […]

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Potential Dangers and Forms of Negligence on Commercial Properties

Oddo & Babat, P.C. — Mon, 29 Jul 2013 19:15:47 +0000

Shopping malls are designed to accommodate a large population of people moving incrowds through stores, hallways and up stairs and elevators. With all of this activity, occasional accidents are bound to occur. There are a variety of possible hazards that can endanger mall visitors, especially if the staff and management are not fulfilling their duty […]

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Residential and Commercial Landlord Negligence

Oddo & Babat, P.C. — Mon, 24 Jun 2013 19:34:27 +0000

Everyone has a right to live and work in a safe environment and for over 2 millionrenters in New York City much of the responsibility for adequate conditions lies with a landlord or property manager. Tenants and guests of both residential and commercial premises are protected by several state and New York City laws, from […]

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Property Owner’s Responsibility For Slips & Falls

Oddo & Babat, P.C. — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:39:04 +0000

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, every 8 seconds someone is hurt by a slip and fall. The odds that you will have a slip and fall accident requiring medical attention in a given year are 1 in 35. Injuries sustained from this type of accident can range from minor scrapes and […]

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New York City Elevator Safety

Oddo & Babat, P.C. — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:34:08 +0000

In a highly-publicized incident in 2012, a New York City woman was fatally injured and five maintenance workers were fired after several security precautions were not followed during service on an elevator. This put the issue of elevator safety more prominently in the headlines and led to closer examination of the frequency and causes of […]