What Makes a Sidewalk Defect Legally Actionable in NYC Slip and Fall Cases?

Understanding When a Cracked Sidewalk Becomes a Legal Claim in New York City Key Takeaways: A sidewalk defect in New York City becomes legally actionable when four elements align: a duty holder responsible for the sidewalk, a non-trivial dangerous condition, notice of the hazard, and causation linking the defect to the fall. Responsibility typically falls […]