Tag Archives: Trip and Fall
An Open and Obvious Danger May Still Be a Trap for the Unwary
Property owners can be held liable for injuries caused by dangerous conditions on their property, such as a hole in the ground that somebody could step into and then trip and fall. Generally, the property owner can avoid liability if the dangerous condition is readily observable by people “employing the reasonable use of their… Read More »
Trip and Fall Creates Complex Issues of Who is Liable for Injuries
On August 25th, 2009, Roberta Rappaport was coming down the steps outside of 504 3rd Avenue, a/k/a 166 East 34 Street, in New York City when she tripped on a metal tab protruding from the bottom of the handrail. She fell to the ground and broke her right elbow. In the ensuing litigation, Ms…. Read More »
