Were you injured in an accident on somebody else’s property? If you have been hurt because of an unsafe condition on someone else’s premises, you shouldn’t have to pay for their carelessness.
Property owners owe a duty of care to visitors to make sure they are not injured by dangerous conditions on their property. You have the right to hold the negligent property owner and other liable parties accountable for your medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering.
Recovering compensation for injuries you suffered on someone else’s property isn’t always easy. However, you can get help from an experienced NYC premises liability lawyer from The Perecman Firm
Our firm is dedicated to helping accident victims that have been harmed by the careless or wrongful acts of others. We advocate for the rights of people injured in accidents throughout NYC, on Long Island, and across the state of New York. When you have so many law firms to choose from, making a decision can prove overwhelming. You should seek out legal representation with extensive experience handling the toughest cases.
At The Perecman Firm, we have helped clients recover from life-altering injuries for more than 40 years. We take pride in our record of results obtained both at the negotiating table and in the courtroom.
After you have been injured on someone else’s property in New York City, turn to The Perecman Firm, today for a free initial case review. A New York City premises liability attorney from our team can help you to understand your options for demanding compensation from the property owner.
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Why Trust Us to Handle Your Premises Liability Claim?
If you have been injured on somebody else’s property in New York City, you may realize that you need assistance with your claim.
Many clients have turned to Perecman Firm PLLC, because:
- Our firm has an excellent record of successfully obtaining maximum compensation in catastrophic injury cases. Over the decades, we have recovered more than half a billion dollars for our clients, including multiple seven and eight-figure settlements and jury awards in premises liability cases.
- We have been representing victims of accidents in the New York City area for more than four decades. In that time, we have been involved in influential cases that have resulted in legal developments that improve the rights of injury victims.
- Our legal team includes multiple attorneys with decades of trial litigation experience. We also have extensive resources and access to industry-leading experts that allow us to take on even the most complex cases.
- We have an established reputation in the legal community for successfully handling complex injury cases. Many attorneys choose to refer their toughest catastrophic injury claims to us.
- Our full-service firm handles all the details of investigating, preparing, and pursuing your case. That way, you can stay focused on your physical and emotional recovery.
When you choose The Perecman Firm for your premises liability claim, you’ll have the benefit of an award-winning group of attorneys working for you. We’ve been recognized by some of the leading legal publications and associations in the country, including Super Lawyers®, The Best Lawyers in America®, and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum®.
Common Types of Unsafe Conditions on Another’s Property
At The Perecman Firm, we represent clients who have premises liability claims arising from or involving:
- Slip and fall accidents
- Parking lot falls
- Sidewalk falls
- Elevator accidents
- Escalator accidents
- Injuries to children
- Negligent security
- Falling objects
- Ceiling and building collapses
- Lead paint poisoning
- Dog bites
If you have been injured in one of these or another type of accident on someone else’s property in NYC, reach out to our firm. Let’s discuss how our firm can assist you in pursuing financial recovery for your injuries and losses.
DEMANDING FULL COMPENSATION IN YOUR CASE
When you have been hurt on another’s property, you might be entitled to seek money from the property owner or another responsible party.
You could be eligible to obtain money to compensate for:
- Medical expenses, including emergency care and/or hospital stays, surgeries or other medical procedures, physical/occupational therapy, pain medication, and the purchase of medical or mobility equipment
- Long-term care expenses to treat serious or permanent disabilities, including home health services or home renovations to install accommodations
- Lost wages or income when you must take off work to recover from injuries
- Loss of future earnings and employment benefits, if your injuries indefinitely or permanently disable you from returning to gainful employment
- Physical pain and anguish from your injuries and subsequent medical recovery
- Emotional trauma and distress
- Reduced enjoyment and quality of life due to permanent disabilities or visible scarring and disfigurement
Responsibilities of Property Owners in New York
A property owner may be legally responsible for injuries to others caused by defective, hazardous, or dangerous conditions on their property. This includes injuries to tenants and visitors from conditions in common areas in buildings they own, like lobbies and stairways, and even conditions in a tenant’s apartment, under certain circumstances.
They may also be responsible for injuries caused by conditions on the sidewalk in front of their building or property, although in certain circumstances, only the city, state, or other municipality is responsible for sidewalk conditions.
Commonly, property owners are held to be responsible when it is shown that they were aware of the condition, or should have been aware of the condition, and did not take fast enough or reasonable action to fix or remedy the condition. Municipal property owners are also responsible under the law for conditions on their property, though there are additional rules that apply.
Actual Notice vs. Constructive Notice
In order to find a property owner liable under New York law for dangerous conditions that cause injury, you must be able to prove that they had either “actual notice” or “constructive notice” of the condition and did not take reasonable actions to fix or remedy it. “Actual notice” means that the owner of the property knew about the hazard before the accident, either because they created it themselves, found it themselves, or because someone else told them about it.
This becomes more complicated to determine and prove with temporary hazards. In these cases, like spills, it is important to show that the condition existed for a long enough period of time that the owner should have known about it. Under the law, this is called “constructive notice.” The amount of time that passed since the hazard was first created is important. If minimal time passed between the creation of the hazard and the accident, liability may be difficult to prove. However, if a large amount of time passed, or if hazards frequently occur in the area, you may have a stronger case.
Common Defenses Used by Property Owners
Property owners will often insist that they did not have “notice” of the hazard or condition, meaning they didn’t know about it so they couldn’t have done anything about it. For example, if you were injured after slipping and falling on a wet spot, they may argue that they were not made aware of the spill in time to clean it up. They may also argue that you acted negligently and failed to observe the hazard in an attempt to have the case thrown out or reduce your compensation.
Common Injuries on Dangerous Property
Injuries that people frequently suffer due to dangerous or defective conditions of NYC properties include:
- Broken bones, including fractured ankles, legs, hips, wrists, or arms
- Dislocated joints
- Sprained, strained, or torn ligaments, tendons, or muscles
- Neck and back injuries
- Herniated discs
- Spinal cord injuries, including paralysis
- Burns
- Internal organ bleeding or injury
- Facial injuries
- Severe lacerations and scarring
- Head injuries and traumatic brain injuries
- Crush or entanglement injuries
- Traumatic amputation
Common Places Where Accidents Occur
Premises liability accidents can happen anywhere. They can occur inside out adjacent to residential properties as well as in public or commercial properties.
Common examples of the types of places in New York City where these premises accidents happen include:
- Private homes
- Grocery and convenience stores
- Bars, restaurants, and clubs
- Gyms, fitness centers, and spas
- Shopping centers
- Retail shops or department stores
- Hotels
- Hospitals and healthcare facilities
- Sidewalks, walkways, and driveways/alleys
- Parking lots and garages
- Office buildings
- Apartment, condo, and co-op buildings
- Public parks, pools, and athletic facilities
- Amusement parks
- Subway and transit stations
- Government offices and buildings
- Theaters and sports arenas
- Swimming pools
How Long Do You Have to File a Premises Liability Lawsuit in NY?
Under New York’s statutes of limitations, when you are injured by a dangerous or defective condition on someone else’s property, you typically have three years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit against the liable party, so long as the responsible parties are private entities or persons. If the liable parties are municipalities or other public authorities, the time to sue is much shorter, it could be one year or one year and ninety days and, in most instances, requires the filing of a Notice of Claim within 90 days of the accident. Since every accident poses different circumstances, it is important to consult with counsel as soon as possible to assess what statutes of limitations apply. If you wait until after the applicable statute of limitations has expired, your case may end up being dismissed by the court. If that happens, you will lose your right to pursue compensation through the court system.
An attorney can help you determine what deadlines might apply in your case. These time limits make it important to speak with an NYC premises liability attorney as soon as possible so you can get legal help to investigate and protect your claim.
Proven Results From Our New York City Premises Liability Lawyers
With over four decades of experience, the attorneys of The Perecman Firm have a proven track record of successfully obtaining maximum compensation on behalf of the victims of premises liability accidents in New York City. Some of our case results include:
- $5 million settlement for our client who slipped and fell on a water leak in his apartment
- $1,850,000 in a settlement after our client was injured when her wheelchair fell into a pothole
- $1,750,000 settlement on behalf of an injured student who brought a negligent supervision case against the New York City Department of Education
- $1,686,000 jury verdict for our client after she tripped and fell on stairs.
- $1,395,250 jury verdict for a client who suffered a knee injury after falling on a building staircase.
- $1,240,000 jury verdict for a mason who suffered injuries after falling on a temporary ramp
Talk to One of Our New York Premises Liability Attorneys Today
For experienced legal representation with your premises liability claim, contact The Perecman Firm today. You’ll get a free, no-obligation consultation where you can talk to a New York City personal injury lawyer about how our firm can help. We want to help you make as full a recovery as possible from serious or catastrophic injuries that you have suffered in a premises liability accident.