Why Choose The Sanders Law Firm for Your Premises Liability Case in New York
Your City. Your Case. Our Fight. Here’s why we’re the legal team you want on your side after suffering an injury on someone else’s property:
- A legacy of strength since 1967: We’ve been representing injured New Yorkers for nearly 60 years, recovering billions of dollars in verdicts and settlements in car accident claims, premises liability cases, and more.
- Litigation-forward strategy: We don’t rush to settle. Our team is always ready to go to trial when necessary to pursue the compensation you deserve.
- Resources to handle complex cases: We build compelling cases by combining the strength of our large team of attorneys, our expansive network of medical experts and investigators, and our significant financial resources.
- Accessible representation: We offer multilingual support in Spanish, French, Russian, Korean, and more, making our services available to New York City’s diverse population.
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What Is a Premises Liability Claim?
A premises liability claim is a type of personal injury case that arises when someone is injured because of an unsafe condition on another person’s property. These claims often involve slip and fall accidents, but they can also stem from elevator accidents, negligent security, poor lighting, broken stairs, icy walkways, falling objects, or other hazards.
To bring a premises liability claim in New York, generally need to show that:
- A property owner, manager, tenant, contractor, or another responsible party owed you a duty of care.
- They created the dangerous condition, knew about it, or should have discovered it through reasonable inspections.
- They failed to repair the hazard, warn you about it, or address it within a reasonable time.
- Their negligence caused your injuries and related losses.
These cases can be complex, especially when insurance companies dispute fault or argue that someone else was responsible. A New York premises liability lawyer can investigate what happened and pursue compensation for your injuries.
Common Types of Premises Liability Accidents We Handle in New York
Our attorneys represent clients injured in a wide range of premises liability incidents throughout New York City. If any of the following sounds familiar, you may have the right to pursue compensation:
- Elevator accidents: Many of New York City’s buildings feature aging elevator systems that require frequent inspections and maintenance to operate safely. When property owners fail to meet that duty, elevators may suddenly drop or experience door failures.
- Slip and fall accidents: Property owners must keep floors free from hazards such as spills, loose flooring, or debris. Visitors may trip, slip, or fall when owners fail to inspect for, repair, or warn them of those hazards.
- Sidewalk fall accidents: Uneven or icy sidewalks can create dangerous walking conditions. These situations often involve failures to repair known hazards.
- Negligent security claims: Property owners are expected to take reasonable steps to protect tenants or patrons from violent crime. Preventable assaults can occur when buildings lack proper lighting, working locks, or other security measures.
- Sexual assault cases: These claims often arise from the same failures as negligent security cases, often involving controlled access failures or inattentive security personnel.
Who Can You Hold Liable for Your Premises Liability Injury?
Property owners are commonly responsible in premises liability claims, but other parties may also be liable depending on where and how the injury occurred. Building management companies, tenants, maintenance companies, and outside contractors may all share liability if they were responsible for the dangerous condition that caused you harm. If your injury occurred on public property, such as a sidewalk, park, or subway station, a government entity may be liable.
To hold someone responsible for your injury, you must show that they had “notice” of the hazard. This means they either knew about the hazard, created it, or should have discovered it through regular inspections. After establishing that element, you must also prove that they failed to fix the hazard or provide a warning within a reasonable time to prevent your injury.
When you’re injured, your focus should be on getting better. Our New York premises liability attorneys will do the work of identifying who had a legal duty to make sure the property was safe from preventable hazards.
What if You Were Partially at Fault for Your Injury?
New York now follows a modified comparative negligence rule. This means if you were 50% or less at fault, you can still recover compensation, but your award will be reduced based on your percentage of fault. However if you were 51% or more at fault, you are barred from recovering any compensation.
For example, if the property owner failed to fix a dangerous condition but you were distracted and failed to notice a clearly visible hazard, the court may determine that you’re 30% responsible. If your damages totaled $100,000, you’d recover $70,000 to account for your partial negligence. If you were found 61% responsible, you would not be able to recover anything.
We Have Your Back
Founded in 1967, The Sanders Law Firm has grown into a large, thriving organization of attorneys, paralegals, medical consultants, and support staff – all committed to providing the highest level of legal representation to injured New Yorkers.
What Compensation Can You Recover for an Injury on Someone Else’s Property in NYC?
Depending on the facts of your case, you may be entitled to recover both economic and non-economic damages after being injured on someone else’s property, including:
- Past and future medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Reduced earning capacity
- Rehabilitation costs
- Physical pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Scarring and disfigurement
How Long Do You Have To File a Premises Liability Lawsuit in New York?
In most cases, you have three years from the date of the accident to file a premises liability lawsuit. If a loved one died because of dangerous conditions on someone else’s property, you must file a wrongful death lawsuit within two years of the date of death.
Claims involving government property follow different rules. You may need to file a formal notice of claim within 90 days. You’ll also have one year and 90 days to file a lawsuit.
If you miss your case’s filing deadline, you may lose your right to seek compensation for your losses. The sooner you reach out to our Manhattan premises liability lawyers, the better positioned we’ll be to pursue a favorable outcome on your behalf.
What To Expect When You Pursue a NYC Premises Liability Claim
When you turn to our firm after an injury on someone else’s property, we’ll handle every aspect of the legal process on your behalf. Here’s what you might expect:
- Free consultation: We’ll listen to your story and explain your options.
- Investigation: Our team will dive deep into the circumstances that caused your injury and determine who’s at fault. During this stage, we’ll gather evidence to support liability and your damages, including incident reports, surveillance footage, witness statements, medical records, and expert opinions.
- Claim and negotiation: Our attorneys will file an insurance claim on your behalf and negotiate a fair settlement.
- Litigation and trial preparation: If the insurer refuses to settle for what your case is worth, we’ll be ready to file a lawsuit and take your case to court. Your case may still settle at any point before trial, but we’re prepared to go all the way before a judge and jury to pursue a favorable outcome.
We’re Ready To Stand By You After a Premises Liability Injury
You’re dealing with enough stress after a serious injury. You don’t need to add an insurance battle to your list of worries. Leave the legal burden to our New York premises liability lawyers while you focus on your health.
The Sanders Law Firm is here to help you pursue the compensation you need to rebuild your life, starting with a free consultation. Contact us online or call (833) SANDERS to discuss your case with a trusted member of our team. We’re available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to help you begin moving forward.