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Law Offices of
Jeffrey S. Kimmel
A Full Service Personal Injury Law Firm

New York Office
160 Broadway Suite 600
New York, NY 10038

New Jersey Office
West Orange, New Jersey

1- 800- 401- 7375

Premises Liability

Many people are injured each year by slipping and/or tripping resulting in a fall. Quite often, the cause of the fall is a defect in the floor or stair causing the person to stumble. These cases come under the title of premises liability because the owner / operator of the  premises is responsible to maintain the grounds in a safe and hazard free  condition. A broken stair, damaged or cracked sidewalk, foreign substance on the floor,  uneven floor surfaces, poorly marked changes in elevation, slippery surfaces (due to snow, water, ice)  uneven elevators, and faulty escalators are all common examples of slip and fall premises accidents. These accidents can occur in a variety of locations such as a street, sidewalk, office building, private home, apartment building, grocery store, and city owned locations.