Patrons of a business can track in snow, slush, mud, and water inside a storefront.  This can make the inside of the business rather treacherous, which can lead to terrible injuries, such as concussions, broken bones, and even paralysis. Owners of businesses in the Bronx must maintain a safe environment in the area surrounding the business. Property owners must also keep the inside of their business operations safe for patrons.
When property owners fail to safely maintain their property, they run the risk of patrons experiencing a dangerous slip and fall on a precarious floor way. In a premises liability claim, it is ultimately up to the court to decide whether or not the property owner knew about the hazardous condition and failed to resolve the problem.
When a property owner claims that they were not aware of the danger, the questions concern how much time went by with the property in a defective condition, and if the property owner should have known about the problem.