2009 Manhattan Snow Storm Leaves Big Mess of Snow and Ice

In New York, personal injury attorneys know, slip and falls occur regularly due to the ice and snow brought on by winter conditions. Now, in one day alone a powerful snowstorm dumps close to a foot of snow on Manhattan. As New Yorkers know, there may be more to come and what is there now, will be there for days, melting and messy. As New York residents go about their business, they should be mindful of where and how they walk. Snow and ice increase the risk of having a slip and fall tremendously, and pedestrians can be responsible for their own injuries. However, when falls happen as a result of negligence or misconduct on the part of the property owner or property manager, the injured individual may be eligible to file a claim for compensation.