Matter Type:
Premises Liability / Slip & Fall | Location: Manhattan, NY | Client Type: Insurance Defense / Property Owner
Challenge:
Plaintiff alleged serious injury from a trip hazard on a NYC sidewalk abutting the insured’s commercial property. The claim centered on an alleged height differential in sidewalk flags. Timely, objective documentation was critical before repairs could alter the scene.
Our Role & Methodology:
• Mobilized within 48 hours for precise field measurements, scaled photography (with ruler/coin for scale), slope analysis,
and photogrammetry.
• Documented exact height differentials, flag conditions, surrounding context, and compliance with NYC Administrative
Code §7-210 maintenance standards.
• Prepared color exhibits, annotated photo montages, and a clear report demonstrating that the condition was either de
minimis, properly maintained, or not the cause of the alleged incident.
Outcome & Value to Defense:
The objective measurements and code-compliant analysis supported the defense position on
lack of actionable defect and/or proper maintenance. Contributed to favorable settlement or motion practice. Insurer and defense counsel praised the rapid response and clarity of visual evidence for jury or settlement purposes.
