A sidewalk cellar door accident in New York City last month left a man seriously injured. Video of the incident shows the victim walking down the sidewalk looking at something in his hand when the sidewalk cellar door he steps on simply folds up and collapses under...
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Two Injured in Pedestrian Accident at New York City Bus Stop
Two women were seriously injured in a terrifying pedestrian accident in Long Island late last month when a truck crashed into a bus stop. The women were waiting under a bus stop canopy when a pickup truck jumped the curb and smashed into the structure. The canopy...
Scary Sidewalk Grate Accidents in New York City Leave Victims Injured and Out-of-Pocket
In October of last year, a man was waiting at a bus stop when the sidewalk below him collapsed. He fell a dozen feet below ground, striking metal and stone as he went, and landed—trapped—with rats, trash, and dirty water all around him until rescuers could extract him...
Company Fined $10,000 for Temporary Sidewalk Violations in New York City
A construction company was fined for its failure to safeguard pedestrians passing by a construction site in The Bronx last month. The New York City Department of Buildings (DoB) issued its monthly digest of construction and building violations and fines last month....
Many Dangerous City-Owned Sidewalks Are Not Up to Snuff
When it comes to sidewalks, the city of New York has stringent codes on the books in order to ensure these public thoroughfares are safe, secure, and easily accessible for all New Yorkers. These rules apply to all sidewalks in New York City and building owners can be...
City Revokes Certification in order to Prevent Future Sidewalk Shed Accidents
The City's Department of Buildings (DoB) revoked the license of a registered safety engineer last month in connection with designs he created for sidewalk sheds that could have become potential safety hazards. One of the biggest risks of sidewalk shed accidents in New...
Court Decision Clarifies the Law for Sidewalk Accidents in New York City
Determining liability in the case of a sidewalk accident in New York City has always been difficult. First, the victim needs to prove that a defect (such as a hole, crack or raised flagstone or uncleared ice and snow in winter months) caused their fall and injuries....
Sidewalk Accident in Manhattan Leaves Woman Battered but Okay
A woman was injured in a temporary sidewalk accident in Manhattan late last month after she fell into a pit. The victim was walking along a stretch of sidewalk near Madison Square Garden on October 18th around 3PM when the walking surface failed and she fell about 5...