Apartment Accidents

New York Apartment Accident Lawyer

Premises Accidents that occur in apartment buildings can result in serious injuries, and in some cases, wrongful death. Some of the most common causes of apartment building accidents are:

  • Faulty gates
  • Snow and ice on walkways
  • Faulty and broken stairs
  • Loose floor boards
  • Tears in carpeting
  • Inadequate lighting
  • Negligent security
  • Not removing lead paint
  • Unsound air conditioning units
  • Poorly maintained walkways
  • Collapsing balconies
  • Water damage
  • Floods
  • Poorly maintained electrical work

The Causes of Apartment Accidents and Who Is at Fault

It is up to the landlord to ensure the safety of the Lessee. Apartment premises risk becoming dangerous due to a variety of reasons, as listed above, and including:

  • Shoddy construction
  • Defective building materials
  • Poor maintenance
  • Dangerous clutter

Dangerous premises can lead to tripping, slipping, falling, or being hit by falling objects. If you are injured in a hazardous apartment, we can help you determine who may be legally responsible for your injuries. There are two factors used to determine liability:

1) The Visitor Must Use the Apartment Normally

One of the rules of premises liability accidents relates to the injured person’s behavior. If the person is injured while behaving in an unexpected, unauthorized, or careless and risky manner, the owner or occupier of the apartment may not be held responsible for the injuries.

2) The Owner Is Obliged to Keep the Apartment Safe

The owner or occupier of the apartment is legally obligated to ensure the safety of any person who enters the premises, be it a shopper, social guest, tenant or business visitor. The owner has no right whatsoever to subject anyone to an unwarranted risk of injury due to the state of the apartment, building or design thereof. This means that owners are responsible for the safety of visitors and the apartment premises.

Under these circumstances, if you have been injured on the premises of a condominium complex, you are eligible to file a premises liability claim against the responsible parties, or people, for compensation for your injuries. That compensation can help you pay for your medical bills and cover lost wages and any pain and suffering incurred.


For a free legal consultation with a apartment accidents lawyer serving New York, call (646) 692-0204


Talk to an Apartment Accident Attorney in New York City

The attorneys at Dansker & Aspromonte Associates LLP have over 100 years of experience with premises liability cases and have already won hundreds of millions of dollars for our clients. We are well versed in apartment building codes in New York City and will work tirelessly to determine if you are able to claim from the building owner for your injuries. We have handled a great deal of apartment building accident cases.

When you visit or rent an apartment in New York City, it is up to the landlord or property owner to ensure that the whole complex and the apartment itself is adequately maintained in a proper and safe condition. When this is not the case, accidents can, and do, happen, followed by tragic injuries.

Accidents that are caused by defective or dangerous property, be it inside or outside the apartment, are considered premises liability accidents. These types of accidents may also happen in commercial buildings, including:

  • Private homes
  • Rental homes
  • Stores
  • Offices

Dansker & Aspromonte Associates LLP Fight for Your Rights

Our experienced and expert team of premises liability lawyers serve the following areas:

  • Brooklyn
  • Queens
  • NYC metro
  • Staten Island
  • Bronx

Whether you or your loved one have been injured in an apartment building accident in the City, our lawyers are here to help you claim what you deserve. These types of accidents can impact you in various ways, but our apartment accident attorneys will ensure you receive proper medical care and attention to help you recover.

We will examine all the available evidence, interview witnesses, and prepare a strong case for you. This can be a complicated legal process involving negotiations with insurance companies, and if unsuccessful, we will take them to court.

If you need an experienced apartment accidents lawyer who is used to handling, and winning, such cases, get in touch with us today. Book your consultation so we can discuss the way forward with your case. We charge no fees unless we settle or win your case.


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    • Brain Damaged Child $50 Million

      A four-year-old boy was brought to the hospital for a routine eyelid repair. To cut costs, the hospital contracted out its anesthesia services to a third-party corporation.

    • Wrongful Death $21.5 Million

      This accident occurred in the Bronx when our client was working on a sanitation truck. The driver lost control while making a turn. Our client was ejected and the truck ran over his leg.

    • Pedestrian Injury $10.3 Million

      A 22-year-old theater intern was walking across the intersection of 42nd Street and Ninth Avenue in Manhattan when she was struck by the rear door of a passing truck which had flown open because it had been improperly secured by the driver.

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