Good traction is especially important on stairs, whether they are in public places or private homes. Slippery stairs can lead to slip-and-fall accidents, and even good guardrails often aren't enough to prevent serious injury. If someone is injured due to slippery stairs, the property owner may be legally liable on the grounds of negligence.

An injury accident is highly disruptive, and for many people, it brings an overwhelming feeling of uncertainty. Because depression and other mental health issues are so typical with injury accident victims, it should come as no surprise that we often include "mental anguish" as one of the damages in a personal injury claim.

In an attempt to deal with the ongoing congestion of NYC traffic, many people in New York City are turning to alternative forms of transportation like scooters, e-scooters, and the like. While advocates claim these vehicles do help with congestion and pollution—and users truly enjoy riding them—they’re also creating additional threats to pedestrians. Not only are these e-vehicles fast and more difficult to spot, but users often ride them in shared paths with pedestrians (which they’re not supposed to do). Let’s take a closer look at this dilemma and the risks to NYC pedestrians you need to know about.