Sidewalk Accidents In New York
So you slipped and fell on a sidewalk in New York City? Now what do you do?
The first thing that you should do is determine exactly where you fell was it on a cracked sidewalk, a pot hole, crack in the street? If you have your cellphone camera available... take a picture.
You should then make a note of the street that you fell....
Lastly, if possible get an accident or police report. If it is not possible make sure that an ambulance picks you up at the location that you fell. Remember, you will need evidence later for a possible lawsuit.
After you have gone to the hospital or doctor you should immediately get a lawyer. In New York you have only 90 days to file a Notice of Claim against the City of New York, MTA, or other public authorities.
You should also know that under a recent law, the City of New York may not be responsible for the maintenance of the sidewalk it may be the adjacent landowner. However, just to be safe you should file a Notice of Claim anyway.
If you are hurt in a slip and fall accident on a sidewalk, pothole or crack in the street call the Law Offices of Jason B. Kessler at 1800-346-6254 or email him at kesslerlawyer@gmail.com.