Injuries and Premises Liability Claims that Arise from Negligence

There are many legal obligations that all New York property owners, landlords and superintendents have to those who visit or live on their properties. To help prevent injury accidents and to reduce the chances of facing civil litigation, all property owners would be well advised to ensure that their premises are safe for visitors. Victims of accidents that arise from negligence on the part of property owners, managers, or superintendents may file a premises liability claim to seek financial compensation for their injuries, damages and losses.
In any slip-and-fall or trip-and-fall case, the victim must prove that the property owner was aware of the hazardous condition that contributed to the accident and that there was a failure to fix the problem. When an unsafe condition cannot be fixed in a reasonable amount of time, superintendents and landlords can help prevent accidents by posting warning signs, orange cones, and caution tapes around or near the hazardous area.
Examples of unsafe conditions on a property that may result in an injury accident include broken staircases, wet floors, cracks in walkways, collapsing ceilings, prolonged leaks that weaken ceilings and walls, and debris in common areas where people are walking. It is the duty and responsibility of the property owner, manager or superintendent to fix these problems. A failure to do so within a reasonable amount of time can be viewed as negligence.
A successful New York premises liability claim involves a victim proving that losses were suffered in an accident, the accident occurred on someone else’s property, the accident involved a dangerous condition, and the property owner knew or should have known of the hazardous situation. A skilled premises liability attorney can help prove that negligence was a contributing factor in the incident that caused the victim’s injuries.
The experienced New York personal injury lawyers at The Law Offices of Kenneth A. Wilhelm have a lengthy track record of helping victims who have been injured due to dangerous conditions on public and private property. If you or a loved one has been injured, please contact us at 1-800-WORK-4-YOU (1-800-967-5496) for a free and comprehensive consultation. We can also help with personal injury cases in New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, or Florida. If you have been seriously injured in any of the 50 U.S. states, please call us and we will try to help you with your case.
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