Snow on NYC Sidewalks – Who is liable for a slip & fall?

When snow or ice accumulates on New York City’s sidewalks after snowfall, when are property managers legally responsible for its removal and are they liable when someone is injured in a slip & fall accident on a New York City sidewalk, in the snow? TalksOnLaw’s Joel Cohen explains the obligations to clear snow and ice and the fines for failure to remove as provided in the New York City Administrative Code §16-123. This explainer breaks down when property managers or owners may be liable for a pedestrian injury and why slip and fall claims relating to snowy sidewalks are often dismissed in the courts. ► http://www.talksonlaw.com for more legal explainers and interviews with the titans of law. ► Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/talksonlaw ► Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/talksonlaw ► Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/talksonlaw ____________________ Legal Explainer – Slip & Fall on a New York City Sidewalk in the Snow 0:00 New York City Slip & Fall Liability in the Snow 0:35 New York City Administrative Code § 16-123 0:56 Obligations of Building Managers under § 16-123 1:41 Penalties in Slip in Fall Cases 2:13 Liability in Slip in Fall Cases 4:32 Common Challenge to Snow & Ice Related Slip & Fall Cases ___________________ TalksOnLaw is a platform for lawyers to teach others, but TalksOnLaw is not your attorney. Laws and judicial interpretation of laws can be complicated, and while it is helpful to learn the basics, there are sometimes exceptions or special circumstances. Treat each video or post by TalksOnLaw as a starting point to dig deeper into a topic. If you are faced with a legal question, consider consulting an attorney to provide you with tailored advice to fit your needs.