Queens Premises Liability Lawyers

Property owners in New York are legally responsible for keeping their properties reasonably safe for those who are permitted to enter. This means there should not be any hazardous or unsafe conditions that could cause another person to get hurt. If you or a loved one were injured, you have rights under the law.

Our premises liability attorneys in Queens can protect your right to compensation by fighting to get you the largest possible settlement. We understand how important it is for you to recover the full value of your claim so you'll have what you need to move forward with your life.

Types of Premises Liability Claims Our Attorneys Handle

If a property owner’s negligence caused your injury (e.g., a retail store owner, landlord, management company, or landowner), they can be held liable to compensate you. 

Some of the types of claims our premises liability lawyers in Queens handle include:

• Slip and fall claims
• Staircase accidents
• Elevator and escalator injuries
• Failure to warn of dangerous conditions
• Falls on icy sidewalks
• Dog bites and attacks
• Failure to safely maintain a property
• Swimming pool injuries and drownings
• Negligent security assaults
• Injuries that occur at hotels
• Wrongful death claims

For a free legal consultation with a premises liability lawyer serving Queens, call (646) 692-0204.

Understanding Premises Liability Cases

In order to have a valid premises liability claim in New York, you will need to establish that the party in question owed you a duty of care and that the duty of care was breached. In other words, you will need to be able to prove that the property owner, manager, or operator’s negligence caused you to get hurt on their property. 

For example, you may have a case if you were walking to the upper floor of a department store, and in the process of doing so, tripped on the stairs. To hold the owner, landlord, or operator accountable for your accident, you will be expected to prove that they knew or should have known about the damaged steps or handrails and neglected to repair them. 

Our Queens premises liability lawyers can investigate and gather evidence to build a strong case on your behalf. The stronger our evidence, the more likely the chances that you will receive the full value of your claim.

To get started in your case, call (646) 692-0204 or contact us online.

Identifying All Liable Parties in a Premises Liability Claim

Once you have established that duty of care was breached and caused you harm, you will need to determine if any other parties may also be liable. When you are dealing with a large department store or a commercial space such as a shopping mall, there may be more than one party responsible for your injuries.

In the case of the defective stairs described above, you may have a case against not only the landlord of the shopping mall but also the person(s) or entities that were hired to oversee mall operations or to provide maintenance and repair services.

Your lawyer will take on the task of determining which parties may be held liable. This way, you can spend your time concentrating on your recuperation and receiving the necessary medical care in order to make the best possible recovery from your injuries.

Send us a message or call (646) 692-0204 to reach our team.

How Your Lawyer Will Value Your Premises Liability Case

After you establish who the liable parties are and how they were negligent, it is time to consider your injuries, damages, and losses. The potential value of a settlement or award will be relative to the severity of the injuries you sustained and the economic damages and losses you have suffered.

When assessing the value of your case, it is important to consider how the incident has impacted your personal and professional life. Some examples of the damages you may be entitled to collect include:

• Pain and suffering
• Past and future medical expenses
• Loss of earnings
• Mental anguish
• Transportation costs

Property owners (such as landlords and business owners who are leasing commercial space) generally carry significant amounts of insurance coverage for injuries. An insurance claims adjuster’s job is to hold onto profits for their employers, not to pay you what you need to recover. If the insurers won’t offer a fair settlement, we are prepared to take them to court.

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How Much You Can Get in a Premises Liability Lawsuit

Every premises liability case is unique, and so are the circumstances surrounding every settlement. There is no way to estimate the value of your claim until an attorney has had the chance to examine your evidence. 

Although your claim may have very different results, here are some examples of results we’ve secured for our clients:

• $8 million for the victims of a building fire
• $5 million for the injured victim of an elevator shaft fall
• $1.9 million for a man who was injured when he fell into a sewer grate
• $1.3 million for the victim of a trip and fall that was caused by an exposed wire

We are eager to show you what we may be able to achieve in your claim. Don’t hesitate to reach out to us with any questions you may have. 

How Long Do You Have to File a Premises Liability Claim in New York?

Different laws regarding the statute of limitations in New York apply, depending on the specifics of your claim and who the liable parties are. For example, if you’re filing against the city or state of New York or another government entity, you will need to submit the Notice of Claim within 90 days. 

In other types of premises liability accidents, you may have up to three years to file a claim. This is why it is critical that you contact a lawyer right away. The sooner we can get started, the greater your chances of successfully filing before the deadline will be.