Category Archives: Premises Liability

Pool Injury Accidents in New York: Property Owner Liability, Safety Duties, and Legal Exposure Explained

Pool Injury Accidents in New York: Property Owner Liability, Safety Duties, and Legal Exposure Explained

 Pool-related injuries in New York can create significant legal exposure for property owners when safety standards are not met or hazards are not addressed in a timely manner. Liability often depends on foreseeability, maintenance practices, supervision levels, and compliance with applicable safety rules. When injuries occur, courts closely examine whether reasonable precautions were taken to […]

Summer BBQ Injuries and Backyard Accidents in Rochester, New York: When Homeowners May Be Liable

Summer BBQ Injuries and Backyard Accidents in Rochester, New York: When Homeowners May Be Liable

Summer gatherings in Rochester, New York, often bring friends and families together in backyards, patios, and outdoor spaces, but these environments can also create unexpected risks when property conditions are unsafe or poorly maintained. Friedman & Ranzenhofer, PC, represents individuals and families who have been injured in preventable accidents and helps them understand when a […]

Swimming Pool Accidents in New York: When Property Owners May Be Liable for Injuries

Swimming Pool Accidents in New York: When Property Owners May Be Liable for Injuries

Swimming pool accidents in New York can lead to serious injuries, especially when unsafe property conditions, poor supervision, missing barriers, or negligent maintenance play a role. Property owners are not automatically liable for every pool injury, but they may be responsible when they fail to take reasonable steps to keep guests, tenants, customers, or children […]

Why Parking Lot Falls Surge in January—and Who’s Liable

Why Parking Lot Falls Surge in January—and Who’s Liable

Parking lot falls are a common yet often overlooked danger during the winter months. January, in particular, sees a significant rise in these accidents as icy conditions and shorter daylight hours make parking lots more hazardous. As parking lot falls can result in serious injuries, understanding who is liable is important for both victims and […]

$5.25M Settlement for Death of Tenant Trapped in the Floor

$5.25M Settlement for Death of Tenant Trapped in the Floor.

The family of a tenant who died from injuries sustained after she fell through a water-damaged kitchen floor accepted a $5.25 million settlement from the landlord and government agencies. After noticing “a continuous flood of water” coming from the tenant’s unit for several days, a neighbor discovered tenant stuck in the floor of the ground […]

Tenant Awarded $3.8 Million for Sexual Assault

Tenant Awarded $3.8 Million for Sexual Assault

If you have been hurt due to the negligence of a landlord, you may have a case. Check out this tenant awarded $3.8 million for sexual assault. A tenant was sexually assaulted after her workout as she was leaving the fitness center of her apartment complex. Because it was after dark, she was visible from […]