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Can a Building Code Violation Help Prove My Slip and Fall Case in New York City? - Samantha Kucher

Samantha Kucher Season 5 Episode 132

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From Kucher Law Group - Can a Building Code Violation Help Prove My Slip and Fall Case in New York City? explores how violations of the New York City Construction Codes, the New York State Multiple Dwelling Law, and the NYC Housing Maintenance Code can play a critical role in proving negligence after a slip and fall accident. In this episode, listeners learn how safety rules enforced by the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) help protect residents and visitors across New York City, including Brooklyn and Kings County, and how documented violations may strengthen a personal injury claim when a hazardous property condition leads to an accident.

The discussion breaks down how building violations are identified and tracked through systems like the Buildings Information System (BIS) and the DOB NOW Public Portal, as well as records maintained by Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). By examining common hazards such as missing stairway handrails, inadequate lighting under NYC Admin Code § 27-2038, unsafe conditions under MDL § 78, or sidewalk defects under NYC Admin Code § 7-210, the episode explains how these violations can demonstrate that a property owner failed to maintain safe premises in compliance with New York law.

Listeners also hear about the work of the attorneys behind Kucher Law Group, including founding attorney Samantha Kucher, a graduate of New York University and New York Law School, who advocates for injured New Yorkers throughout Brooklyn and New York City. The episode highlights the contributions of Michael Roitman, who earned his J.D. from Western Michigan University Cooley Law School and is admitted to practice in New York, New Jersey, and the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, as well as Alex Rybakov, a founding attorney and Seton Hall Law School graduate who focuses on strategic litigation in serious personal injury matters.

Finally, the podcast explains the practical steps injured individuals can take after a fall, from documenting hazards to investigating property records and filing claims in venues such as Kings County Supreme Court at 360 Adams Street. Through insights from Kucher Law Group, the episode provides clear guidance on how building code violations, public records, and legal action can help injured residents pursue accountability and compensation after preventable accidents in New York City.


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