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style='mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;color:black'>Sent:<span style='mso-tab-count: 1'>                                           </span></span></b><span style='mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;color:black'>Wednesday, November 23, 2011 12:11 PM<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:120.0pt;text-indent:-120.0pt;tab-stops: 120.0pt;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none'><b><span style='mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;color:black'>To:<span style='mso-tab-count: 1'>                                               </span></span></b><span style='mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;color:black'>'Daniel Flanzig'<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>A DOSE OF PREVENTION FOR SAVVY PROPERTY OWNERS<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b>10 Simple Ways to Prevent Unnecessary Premises Accidents &nbsp;</b><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Mineola, NY  May __ - </b>It takes only a minute for a property owner s biggest headache to occur.&nbsp; A burnt out light bulb isn t replaced in a stairway, and a parking garage without adequate security turns into an easy set up for an attack. A poorly shoveled sidewalk becomes an unexpected skating rink to an elderly shopper. The results are obvious - an assault, a serious fall that leads to a broken hip, lawsuits that follow, and perhaps more expensive than anything else, bad publicity for an otherwise successful, revenue producing property.<span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Attorney Daniel Flanzig, who represents plaintiffs in serious personal injury matters, knows from experience that most accidents can easily be prevented and he is often surprised by residential and commercial property owners who don t make the effort.</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;  Good building management by owners or property management companies would save countless dollars and time, said Flanzig, a founding partner at the Mineola law firm of Flanzig and Flanzig. &nbsp; The ill will that is created, especially when the accident takes place in a shopping center or in a restaurant, can have serious long term effects on a business. </p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Situations that Dan sees all too often in personal injury cases  and that property owners and managers should pay close attention to:</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-align:justify'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p> <p class=level1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"'>Retail establishments with a high proportion of elderly clients must be extra cautious with regard to floor coverings, steps, differences in the floor levels from one area to the next.&nbsp; Proper warnings and guardrails, compliant with local and state building codes, are necessary.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=level1 style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=level1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"'>Garages and Passageways - Assaults in parking garages are less likely to occur with the presence of a guard or a video monitoring system.&nbsp; Adequate lighting is also a deterrent - but if equipment is not maintained, the investment becomes worthless.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=level1 style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=level1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"'>If you shovel, do it well.&nbsp; Many sidewalk accidents occur when sidewalks are poorly shoveled, leaving icy spots.&nbsp; &nbsp;After shoveling, use salt and/or sand and pay attention to thawing and freezing patterns. &nbsp;Run off refreezes can be dangerous. Be sure to re-salt and/or re-sand the area.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=level1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:justify;text-indent:0in'><span style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=level1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"'>Make sure building signs, banner, and flags are properly hung and secure.&nbsp; On a windy day these items can work their way loose, striking patrons or pedestrians.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=level1 style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=level1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"'>Leaky pipes adjacent to the outside of a building can become dangerous in below freezing weather.&nbsp; Internally, they can cause ceilings and roofs to collapse onto patrons and customers.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=level1 style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=level1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"'>Inspect your contractor s work.&nbsp; Make sure they clean up at the end of the day.&nbsp; If they are using extension cords or hoses, make sure warning signs are properly posted in areas where customers or tenants walk. If a contractor is on your property, make sure they are licensed and insured. When possible, have the contractor name the property owner as an additional insured on their policy.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=level1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:justify;text-indent:0in'><span style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=level1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"'>Keep an eye on your employees. Establish safe premise guidelines and check lists. &nbsp;If you haven t already done so at the requirement of your insurance company, implement the use of safety checklists and make conducted they are done as frequently as required.&nbsp; Regular inspections of aisles, bathrooms, hallways and other common areas allow you to quickly remedy a dangerous condition.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=level1 style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=level1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"'>Inspect the outside and perimeter of your property. &nbsp;Regular visual inspections outside the property will help you find dangerous conditions and prevent accidents.&nbsp; The tendency during bad weather is to ignore the outside of the building, allowing a broken sidewalk or obstruction in a sidewalk or parking lot to go unnoticed.&nbsp; <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=level1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"'>Secure your property at night. &nbsp;If your premises have an area to which the general public can access after hours, make sure it s secure and hazard free. Children tend to  hang out in dark or hidden areas. Fence in unused areas or light them to discourage this conduct.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=level1 style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"'>Video Systems are a property owner s best friend and they do not have to be overwhelmingly expensive.&nbsp; The video does not lie, and can save time and trouble.&nbsp; Set up properly, it will accurately and show how an accident occurred by depicting the facts with little room for interpretation.&nbsp; Video systems are invaluable in deterring and preventing fraudulent claims.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;text-indent:.5in'>Flanzig and Flanzig, LLP is a New York personal injury law firm representing clients who have suffered significant injuries or wrongful death as a result of automobile, motorcycle and construction accidents, medical malpractice, defective products, premises defects, failure to diagnose and other significant injuries. The main office is located in Mineola, New York (516 741 8222) with additional locations in New York City, Queens County and Delaware County, New York. The website is <span class=hypertext><span style='color:black'><a href="http://www.flanziglaw.com/">http://www.flanziglaw.com/</a></span></span>.</p> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:#4F6228'>Daniel Flanzig, Esq</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#4F6228'>.</span><span style='color: #4F6228'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:#4F6228'>Flanzig and Flanzig LLP</span><span style='color:#4F6228'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:#4F6228'>323 Willis Avenue</span><span style='color:#4F6228'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:#4F6228'>PO Box 669</span><span style='color:#4F6228'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:#4F6228'>Mineola, New York 11501-0669</span><span style='color:#4F6228'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:#4F6228'>P-516-741-8222</span><span style='color:#4F6228'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:#4F6228'>F-516-</span><span style='color:#4F6228'> 665-7812</span><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#4F6228'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:#4F6228'><a href="http://www.Flanziglaw.com"><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:#4F6228'>www.Flanziglaw.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:#4F6228'>www.nyelderabuse.com <o:p></o:p></span></u></p> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p> </div> </body> </html>