Sidewalk defects such as cracked or uneven pavement, raised slabs, missing or defective covers, and ice are common hazards for New York City pedestrians, and the legal path to compensation after such accidents can be complicated. Shlivko Young LLP, a Manhattan personal injury law firm, has recovered millions of dollars for New Yorkers injured in defective sidewalk, trip-and-fall, slip-and-fall, and other premises liability accidents, according to the firm.
Attorneys Sam J. Shlivko and Jesse M. Young have secured published recoveries including $1.5 million and $1 million in sidewalk-related cases, as well as additional premises results of $750,000, $400,000, $300,000, $275,000, and $270,000. The figures matter to anyone who walks city streets because determining responsibility for a fall can involve property owners, commercial tenants, contractors, or the City, which may share responsibility for maintaining a location.
Shlivko Young LLP represents individuals injured in these accidents and works to investigate the circumstances surrounding a fall, including the condition of the property, prior complaints, notice of the hazard, and the party responsible for maintenance and repairs. The firm encourages injured pedestrians to document the scene and seek medical attention promptly while preserving evidence that may be relevant to a potential claim. The firm's practice also extends to construction accidents involving New York Labor Law, construction accidents, motor vehicle collisions, medical malpractice, products liability, and other serious personal injury cases.
Sam J. Shlivko has more than a decade of experience practicing personal injury law in New York. Jesse M. Young has more than 16 years of experience representing injured clients in construction, motor vehicle, and premises liability matters, with work that has included cases through discovery, depositions, motions, appeals, and trial. The firm represents clients on a contingency-fee basis, meaning clients generally do not pay attorney fees unless the firm obtains a recovery. Shlivko Young LLP also serves clients in English, Spanish, and Russian.
The firm's location at 30 Wall Street, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10005, places it at the center of the city where sidewalk and premises accidents frequently occur, and it represents clients throughout New York City and surrounding areas. For individuals injured in a sidewalk or premises accident, the firm recommends taking photographs of the hazardous condition and surrounding area, seeking appropriate medical attention, preserving clothing and footwear involved in the accident, and consulting with an attorney before providing a recorded statement to an insurance company.
The announcement draws attention to the practical steps injured pedestrians can take and to the multi-party liability questions that often follow a fall on a New York sidewalk.
