Obtaining Compensation for Premises Accidents
Property owners are responsible for making their premises safe for tenants, customers and visitors. A broken elevator, poor lighting or failure to clean a floor, or inadequate safety measures and security, can create hazards and cause serious injuries. If you have been injured because of dangerous premises, talk to a premises liability lawyer at the Greenberg & Greenberg law firm in New York City.
Slip, Trip and Fall Accidents ∙ Premises Liability
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Apartment buildings, stores, bars, restaurants, office buildings and sidewalks can all be sites for slip and fall accidents. Something as easy to clean as debris left in a hallway or aisle can cause slip and fall or trip and fall accidents. Poorly stacked merchandise can fall on a customer and cause a brain injury or other serious injury.
Our attorneys are experienced at handling all aspects of premises liability. At our law firm, we have the expertise it takes to thoroughly investigate the accident, identify the proper target defendants and determine whether you have a case against the property owner or manager, or contractor hired to do work on the property.
Because of accumulated popcorn grease that was not cleaned up, a woman fell in a movie theater. The accident caused heal injuries that limited the client's ability to walk. Severe weight gain interrupted her career as a mature model. Settlement: $450,000.
- Trip and fall accidents: Our attorneys have handled accidents caused by sidewalks, roadways, curbs, flooring, carpeting and/or stair defects and recurring debris conditions, as well as by poor or inadequate lighting, poor design and faulty construction.
- Slip and fall accidents: Excessively worn floors and stairs, overly waxed floors, wet floors, recurring debris and/or poor or inadequate lighting can cause conditions that result in serious injuries.
- Negligent security: Inadequate locks or poor security can allow intruders to enter buildings unlawfully. Once inside, those intruders often attack and injure people who live or work in the building. If a property owner is aware of a dangerous situation and fails to take appropriate action, the owner may be held liable for injuries.
- Premises defects accidents: Ceiling collapses, stair railing and balcony railing defects, poor elevator or escalator maintenance, lead paint and asbestos exposure, plumbing failures and leaks can create dangerous premises and cause serious injuries.
A woman fell down a flight of stairs in her apartment building as a result of overly worn marble stair treads. She injured her knee and required multiple operations. Settlement after 100% Verdict on Liability: $400,000.
We stand out from other lawyers in New York City because of our passion, our client relationships, and our excellent results. If you want an attorney who considers the needs and concerns of your family and who understands accident investigation and premises liability, contact us for an appointment at the Greenberg & Greenberg law firm. We can help you.
