Types of Premises Liability Injuries that Occur as a Result of Negligence

Property owners and property managers are legally obligated to provide reasonably safe conditions for their tenants and visitors. Failure to follow through with proper property management can lead to dangerous conditions that put everyone on the premises at great risk. There are many types of hazardous conditions and injuries victims of these types of accidents can suffer. Anyone who has suffered a loss in a premises liability accident would be well advised to seek guidance from a personal injury attorney with experience handling similar cases.
One way that landlords or property owners can put their occupants at risk is failing to maintain the plumbing. Prolonged leaks that have not been fixed have been linked to devastating slip-and-fall accidents and even ceiling collapses or cave-ins. Failing to keep common areas clean can also result in injury accidents. Walkways, hallways and common areas should be kept clear of debris and garbage. Otherwise, residents or visitors may sustain a serious injury after falling over the items left in the way. Broken steps, slippery or uneven floors, and even cheap and poorly installed electrical wiring are all dangerous conditions that must be repaired immediately by the property management company.
Victims of slip-and-fall accidents may suffer a variety of injuries including multiple bone fractures, head injuries or spinal cord damage. When a landlord fails to put up warning signs around a broken staircase or elevator there is the potential for a devastating injury that may require physical therapy, surgery, and extended periods of time away from work. Victims of electrical fires may sustain substantial burn injuries and serious smoke inhalation injuries.
Property owners and management companies may be held liable for the injuries suffered because of their negligence. The experienced New York personal injury attorneys at The Law Offices of Kenneth A. Wilhelm have a lengthy history of handling premises liability cases on behalf of injured victims and their families. Call our offices today at 1-800-WORK-4-YOU (1-800-967-5496) for a no-cost consultation and comprehensive case evaluation. 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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