New York City Premises Liability Lawyers
Putting Client Needs First
Injured while on someone else’s property? Regardless of how minor or severe your injuries are, you may be eligible to seek compensation if the property owner is found negligent. Our New York premises liability lawyers at The Paris Law Group, PC always put our clients first, and we’re passionate about giving the injured a cushion to make the recovery process as painless as possible.
What Is Premises Liability in New York?
If you were assaulted in a poorly lit parking lot, you tripped on unevenly constructed stairs, or you were bitten by someone else’s pit bull, you may have a premises liability claim.
Personal injury law in New York protects the rights of individuals who are injured on another person’s property. This area of law is known as premises liability law. Property owners in New York are required to take adequate measures to ensure their property is safe.
Property Owners That Fail to Maintain a Safe Premises
Many property owners, unfortunately, are unaware of their responsibilities under the law. In fact, some owners may try to deny that they are liable and may tell you that you have no rights after a serious injury. This is not true. You may have a claim, and it is important that you speak with an experienced personal injury lawyer to ensure you secure full and fair compensation after an accident on someone else’s property.
Reach out today to safeguard your rights if you’ve been injured in unsafe premises. Call us and consult with our New York premises liability attorney at (888) 365-4940, or contact us online.
Making a Claim with a Premises Liability Lawyer in New York
There’s a basic list of items you will need to address in order to hold the premises owner liable for your damages. Our team is prepared to gather as much evidence as we can to build a strong case for you.
Items to consider include:
- Proving that the premises posed some kind of risk of harm
- Proving that the property owner’s negligence directly caused your injury
- Proving that the property owner was aware of the situation
We have over a decade of experience in recovering damages for our clients and know what information to look for in strengthening your claim.
The process of making a claim requires meticulous attention to detail. It’s crucial to document every aspect of the incident immediately, including photographs, witness statements, and any communication with the property owner. Additionally, maintaining detailed records of your medical evaluations and treatments is vital. Our firm advises clients to also keep a personal diary of how the injury affects their daily life, as this can be pivotal in demonstrating the impact of the injury on your quality of life.
Being aware of common insurance tactics to minimize payouts is also important. This knowledge empowers you to navigate negotiations effectively, and our attorneys will stand by to counter such tactics rigorously.
Types of Premises Liability Accidents in New York
There are many ways to become a victim of a premises liability accident.
Common examples include:
- Slip and falls
- Being attacked by an owner’s dog
- Exposure to toxins such as noxious fumes
- Getting hit by objects on a construction site
- Shock injuries or electrocutions
- Being trapped in a burning building
After you’ve been injured and have sought medical care, our lawyers can investigate your injury to determine its cause. If we believe your injury occurred at the hands of a negligent property owner, we will strive to win the compensation you’re owed.
Injured in an unsafe premises? Start your recovery with strong legal counsel. Contact us today by calling (888) 365-4940 to begin.
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Hear From Our Past Clients
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"I am extremely happy I made the choice to choose you."I am extremely happy I made the choice to choose you, since I saw the dedication and effort you put in the case. I know it was a long and tedious process, but you managed it very well to win. Thank you one more time for everything Mr. Jason.- Alfredo O.
SMALL FIRM. BIG NUMBERS.
Millions of Dollars Recovered for Our Clients and Counting
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$350,000 Broken Finger on Minor
The client, a minor, suffered a broken finger while with her parents at a kitchen and bath store. Our allegations were that a bathroom vanity fell on the client's finger.
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$500,000 Ceiling Collapse
Plaintiff sustained injuries as a result of a partial bathroom ceiling collapse that struck the plaintiff on the head. The defendant asserted that it had no notice of any defective condition in their tenant's bathroom. As a result of the ceiling collapse and injuries to the plaintiff's head, plaintiff sustained seizures on three separate occasions.
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$240,000 Child Injured in Gym Class
The client, a young boy, was in his gym class in school and was going hand over hand on the monkey bars when he fell to the ground. The gym teacher had only placed one mat under the monkey bars, and when the boy fell to the ground one foot landed on the mat and the other foot landed on the wooden floor.
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$245,000 Defective Sidewalk
The plaintiff, who was 79 at the time of her accident, tripped and fell on a defect on the sidewalk. She fell forward onto her face and broke her dental bridge. Because she could not pay for a new dental bridge, she attempted to Crazy Glue her old bridge together, which resulted in additional damage to her teeth, including the removal of four teeth.
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$610,000 Elderly Man Fell in Building
Plaintiff, who was 79 years old at the time of his accident, was returning to his apartment when he fell through an open trap door located in the courtyard of his apartment building. As a result of his fall, the plaintiff sustained an ankle injury requiring surgery with the insertion of metal plates and screws.
