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When winter weather sweeps across Westchester County and New York City, even the most familiar streets and sidewalks can become accident zones. At The Law Offices of Norman Gershon, we’ve spent decades representing New Yorkers injured because someone else didn’t do their part to keep others safe. Whether it’s a car crash on I-287, a slip-and-fall in a poorly maintained parking lot, or a pedestrian accident on icy sidewalks in White Plains or the Bronx, understanding how weather plays a role in liability is critical to protecting your rights.

Snow, freezing rain, black ice, and storm debris don’t just make winter in New York inconvenient — they change the legal landscape for both premises liability and motor vehicle collisions. When a property owner or driver fails to take reasonable precautions in hazardous weather, preventable injuries follow. At The Law Offices of Norman Gershon, we’ve spent 35+ years proving that “it was the weather” is not a free pass for negligence. From White Plains and Yonkers through the Bronx, Queens, and Manhattan, Norman is the go-to trial lawyer other attorneys call for their toughest cases — with tens of millions in verdicts and settlements to show for it.

When winter hits Westchester County and the NYC metro, the roads change fast. One hour it’s wet, the next it’s slush over black ice on the Saw Mill River Parkway, Hutchinson River Parkway, Bronx River Parkway, or I-287. At The Law Offices of Norman Gershon, we’ve tried—and won—complex winter crash cases across White Plains, Yonkers, the Bronx, Queens, Manhattan, and beyond.

As the trees across Westchester County and the New York City metro area burst into shades of orange and gold, the beauty of fall can distract from a serious seasonal hazard: wet leaves on the road. Many drivers underestimate just how dangerous these conditions can be.

Halloween is a beloved time across Westchester County and the New York City area, filled with costumes, candy, and community celebrations. But as dusk falls and trick-or-treaters flood the streets of White Plains, Yonkers, the Bronx, and Queens, danger often lurks where drivers least expect it.

While this collapse did not result in serious injury, similar incidents can cause catastrophic harm: falling debris, collapsing beams, or vehicles crushed under concrete. When structures fail, multiple parties may share liability—property owners, management companies, contractors, and even municipalities if code violations or negligence are involved.