To schedule your free case evaluation, call us at 718-993-9999 or contact us online. We serve clients throughout the NYC area, as well as on Long Island and in Westchester County. Unfortunately, New York City and the surrounding areas contain many potential dangers for pedestrians. One of those dangers can occur when a sidewalk is not properly
Slip And Falls On Snow And Ice: Who Is Liable?
February 9, 2017
Severe winter conditions create the prospect of weather-related slip and fall accidents. Falls are the leading cause of injury-related emergency room visits each year. In many of these cases, people are injured when they slip and fall on walkways that are not properly kept free of ice or snow. Slip and falls on icy and snowy surfaces can involve
Is The Water In Your Shower Too Hot?
January 23, 2017
When the hot water temperature in a building fluctuates into extreme temperatures, it creates dangerous conditions for tenants. If you are taking a shower or a bath you can receive severe burns because of scalding hot water. At 140°, water takes only a few seconds to cause third-degree burns, which penetrate the skin and can create permanent
Judge Rules Family can Proceed with Lawsuit for Slain Hofstra Student
June 29, 2015
The wrongful death lawsuit brought against Nassau County by the family of Hofstra University student Andrea Rebello will be allowed to go forward. The 21-year-old student was killed on May 17, 2013, during a home invasion robbery that took place in her off-campus home. Rebello, who was being used as a human shield by armed intruder Dalton Smith,
Employer Responsible For Van Driver’s Negligence: True Story
May 19, 2014
Oresky & Associates, pllc. recently represented a pedestrian that was struck by a van. The employer claimed that he was not responsible because the person driving the van at the time of the accident was not the designated driver. Make the right call, (718) 993-9999, and speak with an experienced accident lawyer or contact our office online to
Dear Clients:
January 2, 2014
All of the news channels are predicting a large snow storm for NYC and the surrounding areas. Please stay warm and safe during the upcoming storm, and avoid if possible going outside until there has been a reasonable chance for the sidewalks, stairs and streets to have been cleaned. During the storm, please be advised that our phones, as always,
Accidents On Dangerous Sidewalks
March 8, 2012
New York City Administrative Code §7-210 requires property owners in the five boroughs to maintain abutting sidewalks in a reasonably safe condition to prevent injury. The New York Courts have held that cracked, broken, and uneven sidewalks are unsafe and pose a risk of injury to pedestrians. The Administrative Code requires property owners to
Hazardous Openings At Construction Sites
February 20, 2012
New York Labor Law §240(1) requires owners and general contractors to provide a safe place to work and protect workers from sustaining injury due to certain types of hazards while engaged in construction. This includes protecting workers from falls through unprotected and unguarded openings in the floor at the worksite causing injury. The New York
THE ADVOCATE By Jacob Oresky, Esq.
June 29, 2011
Representing Your Interests Is Our Privilege! Broken Sidewalks, Snow & Ice Cases: Many clients call our office about trips and falls on broken sidewalks, as well as slips and falls on snow and ice. Instead of telling one client at a time, I thought that this information would be helpful to everyone: BROKEN SIDEWALK CASES: In New York City
