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, the firm announced. 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 recoveries underscore the significant financial stakes in premises liability cases, which can arise from cracked or uneven pavement, raised sidewalk slabs, missing or defective covers, ice, and other hazardous conditions. Determining responsibility can be complicated, particularly when property owners, commercial tenants, contractors, or the City may share responsibility for maintaining a location. That complexity often requires detailed investigation into the condition of the property, prior complaints, notice of the hazard, and the party responsible for maintenance and repairs.
For injured pedestrians, the firm advises documenting the scene and seeking medical attention promptly while preserving evidence that may be relevant to a potential claim. According to the firm, individuals should take photographs of the hazardous condition and surrounding area, preserve clothing and footwear involved in the accident, and consult with an attorney before providing a recorded statement to an insurance company. Shlivko Young LLP represents individuals injured in these accidents and works to investigate the circumstances surrounding a fall.
The firm is located at 30 Wall Street, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10005, and represents clients throughout New York City and surrounding areas. In addition to sidewalk and premises liability matters, the firm handles construction accidents involving New York Labor Law, 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 announcement highlights the potential for substantial compensation in sidewalk and premises cases, but also the need for injured parties to act quickly to preserve evidence and understand who may be liable. With multiple parties potentially responsible and insurance companies often involved, early legal guidance can be critical in building a claim.
