Premises Liability Lawsuits in New York City
"Premises liability" is a legal phrase with a simple meaning. Private and government property owners have a legal responsibility to take reasonable steps to make their property safe. When a person is injured due to a hazardous condition, the concept of premises liability means that the owner of the property where the hazardous condition existed may be held legally responsible for the injuries.
Different Types of Premises Liability Lawsuits
- Slip and fall accidents: Individual and commercial property owners may be legally responsible if you trip on an uneven sidewalk, slip on ice or fall down a poorly lit stairwell.
- Injuries in a retail store: The store owner may be legally responsible if you slip on a hazardous substance, are injured by falling merchandise, trip over merchandise left in an aisle, or hurt yourself in a store elevator or escalator.
- Dog bites: Dog owners in New York are legally responsible if their dog bites or maims another person.
- Negligent security: Apartment buildings, office buildings, and shopping complexes may be held legally responsible if you are assaulted on the premises — if it can be proven that the assailant came from outside the building and that inadequate security measures made the assault possible.
Complications in Premises Liability Lawsuits
Several complications can arise when an injured person tries to seek financial compensation after being injured on someone else's property. It can be difficult to prove that the hazardous condition existed. It can be confusing to sort out various ownership interests to make sure all the correct defendants are included in the lawsuit. Interpreting insurance policies and arguing with insurance companies about coverage can be exhausting.
The New York City personal injury law firm of Andrew L. Weitz & Associates, P.C., has had extensive success handling difficult premises liability lawsuits on behalf of residents of Manhattan and the surrounding boroughs.
$11.5 Million Dollar Verdict: Our attorneys achieved a jury award against the city of New York for $11.5 million dollars in a premises liability case. Our client was a child who was seriously injured after falling from a sculpture in a public park. Read more about some of our past verdicts and settlements.
Learn More About Our Law Firm and About Premises Liability Lawsuits
We are always available to provide a free and confidential case evaluation in premises liability cases. We also welcome general inquiries about our law firm.
To schedule an appointment with one of our lawyers, call 866-647-9094 or 212-203-4862, or send us an e-mail.
Via the Information Centers on our Web site, you will find additional general information about personal injury lawsuits and slip and fall accidents.
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