Slip & Fall Online Resources

Medical Resources

American Orthopaedic Association
This site focuses on information and education in the branch of surgery involving the musculoskeletal system.
Brain Injury Association of New York State
This site provides information and resources for victims of a brain injury.
Web MD
This site provides valuable health information, tools for managing your health, and support to those seeking medical help.
NY Physical Therapists Association
This is a professional, non-profit association of Physical Therapists (PTs), Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs), and PT/PTA students dedicated to advancing the benefits of physical therapy.
NY Doctor Information
This site contains profiles for all medical doctors who are registered to practice medicine in New York State.

National Safety Resources

National Floor Safety Institute
This not-for-profit group aims to prevent slips, trips, and falls through education, research, and standards development, with input from manufacturers, insurance underwriters, trade associations and independent consultants.
National Safety Council
The National Safety Council encourages safety and the prevention of injuries and deaths at work, in homes and communities, and on the roads.
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Users can find information for preventing slips and falls in workplaces, including construction sites and hospitals.
Aging: 6 Ways to Reduce Your Falling Risk
This Mayo Clinic article addresses the prevention of falls by the elderly.

New York City Safety Information

MTA Customer Safety Information
This site contains safety information for the New York public transportation system, including buses, subways, rails, bridges and tunnels, as well as bicycle and pedestrian information.
Safe Routes to Transit.
The goal of this program is to improve pedestrian and motor vehicle movement near subway entrances and bus stops.
Safe Streets for Seniors
This site contains information on pedestrian safety initiatives for elderly New Yorkers.

NYC Administrative Code

Snow Removal
This NYC code addresses removal of snow, ice and dirt from sidewalks, as well as property owners' duties.
Requirement for Property Owners to Maintain Safe Sidewalks
This code address the liability of real property owners for failure to maintain sidewalks in a reasonably safe condition.
Stair and Handrail Safety Requirements
This code sets out the specific requirements for interior stairs and handrails.

Legal Resources

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