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Bronx NY Premises Liability Lawyers
Bronx Premises Liability Information
When someone is injured or killed on someone else's property as a result of negligence or wrongdoing, victims can file what is known as a premises liability claim. Businesses and property owners are required to provide a safe environment for individuals utilizing their premises. If you or a loved one has been injured on a property owned by someone else, you would be well-advised to contact an experienced Bronx premises liability lawyer to get more information about your legal rights and options.
There are many factors that may contribute to a Bronx premises liability accident. Here are a few examples.
- Broken sidewalks - Uneven and broken sidewalks are a serious hazard for pedestrians, bicyclists and runners. If you have been injured as a result of a broken or cracked sidewalk, you can seek compensation from the entity that was responsible for maintaining that sidewalk.
- Broken steps - Falling up or down stairs can often lead to broken wrists and ankles. In severe cases, broken steps can lead to head trauma and fatal injuries.
- Poorly marked changes in elevation - Ramps and steps should be properly marked. Unexpected drop offs and changes in elevations can lead to falling injuries.
- Slippery surfaces - Slippery floors should be marked or closed to the public. Slips and falls are a common cause of serious personal injuries.
- Uneven elevators - Someone exiting an elevator expects it to be flush with the floor. Having poorly working elevators can lead to sudden falls and injuries.
- Uneven floors - Falls are common premises liability accidents. Having unsafe and uneven floors puts everyone on your property at risk of a serious injury. A sudden fall can cause brain trauma, broken bones and even fatal injuries.
Another area of Bronx premises liability cases involves businesses and shopping centers that foster crime. Locations that are aware that criminal activity is a problem on their property but fail to resolve those issues can be held liable for not protecting their customers. Clientele that are attacked, robbed, raped or personally injured may sue the property owners for failure to provide a safe environment.
Any place open to the public must provide premises that are safe. Department stores, hospitals, restaurant and banks often have powerful insurance companies representing them. So it is important to get an experienced Bronx personal injury attorney, who will fight for your rights and look out for your best interests.
The Bronx NY personal injury lawyers at Wingate, Russotti, Shapiro & Halperin, LLP understand what actions need to be taken to determine fault and liability in these complex personal injury cases. Proving fault in a premises liability case can become quite complex, especially because important evidence can be lost, misplaced or destroyed. Call us today at 212-986-7353 for a free consultation and comprehensive evaluation of your premises liability claim.
