Rochester Slip and Fall Attorneys

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Understand Your Right to Compensation in New York

If you have slipped, fallen and injured yourself on someone else's property because of a dangerous condition on that property, the property owner in Rochester may be liable for your injuries on their property.

Common Causes of Slip and Falls in Rochester New York

Slip and Falls can be caused by unsafe conditions present on property in New York.

There are three groups of these conditions. First, there are structural defects, classified as conditions caused by the aging of a building or property. Second, there are hazards cause by weather conditions, like snowy front steps. Third, there are building code violations where the property owner has not taken the reasonable steps to make sure that the property complies with all local safety codes.

The types of evidence you will need to present in court will differ depending upon which type of condition you were injured by in Rochester.

There are three groups of these conditions. First, there are structural defects, classified as conditions caused by the aging of a building or property. Second, there are hazards cause by weather conditions, like snowy front steps. Third, there are building code violations where the property owner has not taken the reasonable steps to make sure that the property complies with all local safety codes.

Get Help for your Slip and Fall Case in New York

If you or a loved one has suffered an injury caused by slipping and falling on someone else's property in Rochester then you should speak with a qualified attorney who specializes in Slip and Fall cases to maximize your chances of success in a lawsuit.

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Life in Rochester

Rochester is the second largest regional economy in the State of New York and the seat of Monroe County. They city's had a number of different names bestowed upon it such as "the World's Image Centre," "the Flour City," "and more recently, "the Flower City."

Annual Festivals like the Rochester International Jazz Festival, Rochester-High Falls International Film Festival, ImageOut, Lesbian Gay Film Video Festival, and the Lilac Festival are all attractions bring an average of 500,000 visitors to the city. Many of them take place at the Dryden and Little Theatres. The St. Patrick's Day, Rose Festival, Irish, Greek, Gay Pride, Puerto Rican, and Cold Rush Winter Celebration parades are held in the downtown district of Rochester.

Additional tourist attractions include the George Eastman House International Museum of Photography and Film that is the World's oldest photography museum and the Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial which is the main venue for hockey and lacrosse events. The Blue Cross Arena is home to the Rochester Americans hockey team, Rochester Razorsharks basketball team, and the Knighthawks lacrosse team. The Blue Cross Arena was elected the location for the NCAA Division I Men's ice hockey league and was host to the 2007 NCAA Men's Division I Ice Hockey East Regional.

Residents of Rochester enjoy access to a number of bar certified local lawyers. Rochester lawyers regularly practice in local courts and many have specific areas of expertise. If you've been injured, have an immigration issue, or even just want to secure your will, Rochester lawyers can advise you on different options of which you may not be aware.

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