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Episode Summary:
In this episode, New York trial attorney Michael Joseph explains who can be held liable when someone slips, trips, or falls on New York sidewalks or streets. He breaks down how responsibility changes depending on the location, weather conditions, and type of property involved. Michael also covers city liability rules, how construction impacts fault, and what injured pedestrians should do immediately after an accident to protect their rights.
Key Timestamps:
00:00 – Understanding sidewalk and street accident liability
01:00 – When property owners must clear sidewalks
02:45 – Who’s responsible for potholes, tree wells, and curbs
04:00 – Laws requiring business owners to maintain sidewalks
05:00 – What counts as prior written notice and how to prove it
06:30 – Notice deadlines and differences between city and private cases
08:30 – When work zones cause dangerous sidewalks
10:00 – How shared fault affects compensation
11:30 – Why lawsuits against NYC are common
12:45 – When renters or store owners can be liable
14:00 – Why waiting too long or not documenting can hurt your case
15:00 – Reporting, taking photos, and preserving video evidence
About the Show:
Trial Talk brings real-world legal insight from New York trial attorneys who share how the law applies to everyday situations. Each episode helps listeners understand their rights, navigate complex cases, and take informed steps after an accident.
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By trialtalkEpisode Summary:
In this episode, New York trial attorney Michael Joseph explains who can be held liable when someone slips, trips, or falls on New York sidewalks or streets. He breaks down how responsibility changes depending on the location, weather conditions, and type of property involved. Michael also covers city liability rules, how construction impacts fault, and what injured pedestrians should do immediately after an accident to protect their rights.
Key Timestamps:
00:00 – Understanding sidewalk and street accident liability
01:00 – When property owners must clear sidewalks
02:45 – Who’s responsible for potholes, tree wells, and curbs
04:00 – Laws requiring business owners to maintain sidewalks
05:00 – What counts as prior written notice and how to prove it
06:30 – Notice deadlines and differences between city and private cases
08:30 – When work zones cause dangerous sidewalks
10:00 – How shared fault affects compensation
11:30 – Why lawsuits against NYC are common
12:45 – When renters or store owners can be liable
14:00 – Why waiting too long or not documenting can hurt your case
15:00 – Reporting, taking photos, and preserving video evidence
About the Show:
Trial Talk brings real-world legal insight from New York trial attorneys who share how the law applies to everyday situations. Each episode helps listeners understand their rights, navigate complex cases, and take informed steps after an accident.