New York Premises Liability Lawyers
“Premises liability” laws refer to the legal responsibilities that property owners have to keep their premises safe for invited guests and visitors. Unless an individual is trespassing on the property, he or she has the right to expect a reasonably safe environment. For a claim involving a property hazard at a private residence, public place, shopping center or other premises in New York, count on a New York premises liability attorney at Meirowitz & Wasserberg, LLP, for legal representation.
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Samuel Meirowitz is “Top 100 Trial Lawyer” and an accomplished personal injury lawyer, trial attorney and relentless advocate for his clients. Previously, he served the State of New York for four years as a prosecutor in the Bronx District Attorney’s office. Mr. Meirowitz is admitted to practice law in New York and Florida State Courts.
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Samuel Meirowitz is “Top 100 Trial Lawyer” and an accomplished personal injury lawyer, trial attorney and relentless advocate for his clients. Previously, he served the State of New York for four years as a prosecutor in the Bronx District Attorney’s office. Mr. Meirowitz is admitted to practice law in New York and Florida State Courts.
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What is a Premises Liability Lawsuit?
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Simply sustaining an injury on someone else’s property does not necessarily mean you have grounds to file a lawsuit. The property owner must have known, or reasonably should have known, about the dangerous element and failed to remedy the issue in a timely manner. Your own comparative negligence in the accident may bar you from recovery or reduce your compensation amount.
For example, if the property owner proves you were texting while walking, and this contributed to your slip and fall. The NYC courts will take comparative negligence into account when determining damage recovery and subtract your percentage of fault from your award amount. In deciding whether or not you have grounds for a premises liability lawsuit, consider your classification as a property visitor. Were you an invitee, licensee, or trespasser at the time of your injury?
The property owner owes you different standards of care depending on your status. An invitee is someone invited onto a property for the owner’s purposes. These include shoppers and guests welcomed onto private properties. A licensee is also invited but enters for his or her own purposes, such as a salesperson. The only time property owners owe duties of care to trespassers is if they are children. A NYC personal injury lawyer experienced in premises liability claims can help you determine your status and the owner’s duties under the circumstances.
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Do I Need A Premises Liability Lawyer In New York City?
Retaining an attorney can help you navigate the complex premises liability laws in New York. With a lawyer representing you, you don’t have to worry about missing a filing deadline or proving the property owner’s negligence. Your New York City premises liability attorney will take care of the bulk of the lawsuit so you can focus on healing from your injuries. Meirowitz & Wasserberg knows how to position our clients’ arguments in the best light possible. We understand the ins and outs of New York City’s personal injury laws, and we want to help you maximize your compensation.
Meirowitz & Wasserberg, LLP | Knowledgeable NYC Premises Liability Attorneys
Dangerous premises occur all too often in the city of New York. Unsafe property conditions such as obstacles in the aisle, slippery floors, uneven curbs, defective elevators and escalators, ditches, hazardous chemicals, and unstable buildings can lead to major personal injuries and even wrongful death. If a property owner broke his or her duty to you, leading to your injuries, it is worthwhile to speak to our lawyers. Give us a call at 212-897-1988. You may be eligible for compensation for your medical costs, pain and suffering, lost time at work, and other damages. Contact our legal team for more information.
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