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Manhattan Law Firm Recovers Millions for New Yorkers Injured in Sidewalk and Premises Accidents

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Shlivko Young LLP has recovered millions for injured New Yorkers, underscoring the complex liability issues in sidewalk and premises accidents and the importance of evidence preservation.
Manhattan Law Firm Recovers Millions for New Yorkers Injured in Sidewalk and Premises Accidents

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. 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 highlight the significant financial stakes for injury victims and the potential for compensation when negligence is proven. Sidewalk and premises accidents can result 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.

Shlivko Young LLP represents individuals injured in these accidents and works to investigate the circumstances surrounding a fall, including the condition of the property, prior complaints, notice of the hazard, and the party responsible for maintenance and repairs. The firm encourages injured pedestrians to document the scene and seek medical attention promptly while preserving evidence that may be relevant to a potential claim.

For readers, the announcement serves as a reminder that premises accidents often involve multiple potentially liable parties, and that early evidence preservation—such as photographs of the hazard and retention of footwear—can be critical. The firm recommends taking photographs of the hazardous condition and surrounding area, seeking appropriate medical attention, preserving clothing and footwear involved in the accident, and consulting with an attorney before providing a recorded statement to an insurance company.

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, Shlivko Young LLP handles construction accidents involving New York Labor Law, construction accidents, motor vehicle collisions, medical malpractice, products liability and other serious personal injury cases. More information about the firm’s practice is available at Shlivko Young LLP.

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. His work 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 firm’s results underscore the importance of experienced legal representation in complex premises cases, where establishing notice and responsibility can determine whether injured New Yorkers receive compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and other losses.

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