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How Do Building Code Violations Affect Brooklyn Slip and Fall Cases? - Samantha Kucher · BSPE Legal Marketing Podcast

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  SPEAKER_00: How do building code violations affect Brooklyn slip and fall cases?
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  SPEAKER_00: Every year in Brooklyn, people are seriously injured in preventable falls caused by property conditions that violate the very laws designed to keep them safe.
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  SPEAKER_00: When a property owner ignores New York City building code or administrative code standards, that failure can become powerful evidence of negligence in a slip and fall lawsuit.
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  SPEAKER_00: A building code violation alone does not decide liability, but it shows a clear breach of the duty every property owner in New York holds toward the people who enter their property.
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  SPEAKER_00: Common violations in Brooklyn's slip and fall cases include defective stairways, governed by NYC Administrative Code, Section 27-375, inadequate lighting under section 27-381, uneven floor surfaces, missing handrails, and wet floors left without any warning.
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  SPEAKER_00: Stairs are among the most dangerous hazards in Brooklyn buildings because even a small deviation from code-required tread depth or riser height can throw off a person's stride and send them tumbling.
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  SPEAKER_00: A missing or broken handrail, worn stair nosing, or crumbling exterior stoop combined with a dark, unlit stairwell creates exactly the kind of dangerous condition that leads to severe, life-altering injuries.
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  SPEAKER_00: Under New York law, a city code violation is treated as meaningful evidence of negligence rather than automatic proof of fault, following the legal principle established in Elliott v.
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  SPEAKER_00: City of New York.
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  SPEAKER_00: To succeed in your claim, you must show that the specific violation was the direct cause of your fall, and that the property owner had notice of the dangerous condition before your injury occurred.
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  SPEAKER_00: Property owners may try to defend themselves by arguing the hazard was open and obvious or that your own actions contributed to the fall, making thorough documentation absolutely critical from the start.
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  SPEAKER_00: Photographs capturing measurements against the tread, riser, and handrail height, along with images of dark or broken fixtures, give code professionals the foundation they need to confirm a specific provision was violated.
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  SPEAKER_00: As a founding partner, an experienced lawyer, Samantha Couture investigates hazardous properties by digging into Department of Buildings databases, collaborating with code professionals, and securing historical violation records to prove owners had long-standing knowledge of dangerous conditions.
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  SPEAKER_00: Having a dedicated attorney in your corner means every piece of evidence is preserved, every deadline is met, and every avenue of accountability is pursued on your behalf.
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  SPEAKER_00: Kucher Law Group represents injury victims across Brooklyn with a focus on premises liability, building code violations, and negligent property maintenance to help clients recover the full compensation they deserve.
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  SPEAKER_00: Contact Kucher Law Group at 929 563 6780, located at 463 Pulaski Street 1C.
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  SPEAKER_00: Brooklyn, New York, 11221, United States to schedule your free consultation today.