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Brooklyn Premises Liability Lawyers
Brooklyn Premises Liability Information
Owners and managers of property that is open to the public may be held liable for any injury accident that occurs on their premises. The victim of negligent maintenance and unsafe conditions on a property may file a Brooklyn premises liability claim. Whether you slipped and fell in a supermarket or were robbed inside a hotel, you have legal rights. Injured victims would be well advised to first consult with a reputed Brooklyn premises liability attorney before discussing the incident with the owners or managers of the property.
Locations Often Involved In Premises Liability Cases
Locations that are commonly involved in premises liability cases include hotels, shopping centers, banks, grocery stores and hospitals. In a Brooklyn premises liability case it will need to be determined if the property owner in question failed to provide a safe environment for the public and if the accident could have been avoided.
Criminal Activity and Premises Liability
Locations that foster criminal activity may also be held accountable for the injuries or losses sustained on the premises. For example, if a shopping mall has been notified of criminal activity on the premises, but has failed to address the problem, they may be held accountable for injuries or losses sustained by visitors to the property.
Unsafe Conditions and Brooklyn Premises Liability
Any property open to the public must provide a safe environment for clientele and workers. There are many types of unsafe conditions that may make a property liable for an injury accident. Some examples include:
- Slippery Surfaces: Areas that are wet and slippery are supposed to be marked as such. Failure to notify people of a slippery floor can result in serious slip-and-fall accidents. Injuries such as broken bones are common for victims of slippery surfaces.
- Broken Steps: Falling down a staircase can lead to serious injuries and even fatalities. Stairs should have railings and broken steps should be clearly marked.
- Uneven elevators: Faulty elevators that are not flush with the floor can cause serious trip and fall accidents.
- Changes In Elevation: Ramps, stairs and slopes should be clearly marked for pedestrians.
There are many possible causes of a premises liability accident. Victims hurt on someone else's property would be well-advised to contact an experienced Brooklyn premises liability attorney, who will assess fault and liability and obtain fair compensation for the injuries, damages and losses.
The Brooklyn NY slip and fall accident attorneys at Wingate, Russotti, Shapiro & Halperin, LLP serve Brooklyn and all of New York. We will provide a comprehensive initial consultation at no charge to any victim who has been seriously injured in an accident. We work on a contingency basis, which means that our clients pay nothing until after we help them win their cases and recover compensation for them. Call our offices today to find out how we can help you.
