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 highlight the significant financial stakes involved in premises liability claims and the importance of establishing responsibility when injuries occur on public or private walkways. 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 sidewalk injuries are not always simple matters. Because multiple parties can be involved, establishing notice and responsibility often requires a detailed investigation. The firm recommends that individuals injured in a sidewalk or premises accident take photographs of the hazardous condition and surrounding area, seek appropriate medical attention, preserve clothing and footwear involved in the accident, and consult 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.
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 reported results may have implications for how premises liability claims are evaluated in New York, where sidewalk maintenance obligations can be fragmented among property owners, tenants, and municipal entities. For injured individuals, the announcement signals that substantial recoveries are possible when liability is thoroughly investigated and documented.
