Premises Liability Lawyer
Fighting for victims injured on dangerous property in NYC
Experienced Premises Liability Representation
Property owners have a legal duty to maintain safe conditions for visitors. When property owners fail this duty—through inadequate maintenance, poor lighting, failure to repair hazards, or negligent security—innocent people suffer serious injuries. From slip and falls in stores to assaults in parking garages, premises liability cases hold negligent property owners accountable.
Premises liability cases require proving the property owner knew or should have known about dangerous conditions and failed to fix them or warn visitors. Property owners and insurance companies aggressively deny liability, blame victims, and minimize injuries. You need an experienced attorney to investigate conditions, gather evidence, and fight for compensation.
Gammons Injury and Malpractice Lawyers, P.C. has extensive experience handling premises liability cases throughout NYC. We investigate accidents, document dangerous conditions, obtain maintenance records and prior complaints, and fight to hold negligent property owners accountable.
Common Premises Liability Cases
Slip, Trip, and Fall Accidents
Falls on wet floors, icy sidewalks, torn carpeting, broken stairs, or uneven surfaces
Inadequate Security
Assaults, robberies, or crimes due to property owner's failure to provide adequate security
Falling Objects
Injuries from objects falling from shelves, ceilings, or improperly stored items
Swimming Pool Accidents
Drownings, diving injuries, or chemical exposure due to inadequate safety measures
Elevator and Escalator Accidents
Injuries from malfunctioning elevators or escalators due to poor maintenance
Toxic Exposure
Injuries from mold, carbon monoxide, lead paint, or other toxic substances on property
Common Injuries from Premises Accidents
Broken bones and fractures
Traumatic brain injuries
Spinal cord injuries
Hip and pelvis injuries
Shoulder and rotator cuff tears
Knee injuries and ligament tears
Concussions
Permanent scarring
Soft tissue injuries
Wrongful death
Types of Properties Where Accidents Occur
Retail stores and supermarkets
Restaurants and bars
Shopping malls
Apartment buildings
Office buildings
Hotels and motels
Parking lots and garages
Construction sites
Sidewalks and property entrances
Public buildings
Frequently Asked Questions
What is premises liability?
Premises liability is the legal principle that property owners and operators must maintain reasonably safe conditions for visitors. If you're injured by dangerous conditions—wet floors, broken stairs, inadequate lighting, defective equipment, or negligent security—the property owner may be liable for your injuries.
What duty does a property owner owe?
The duty depends on your status. Invitees (customers, tenants) are owed the highest duty—owners must inspect, maintain safe conditions, and warn of hazards. Licensees (social guests) are owed warnings of known dangers. Trespassers are generally owed no duty except for known, dangerous artificial conditions.
How do I prove a premises liability case?
You must prove: (1) the property owner had a duty, (2) a dangerous condition existed, (3) the owner knew or should have known about it, (4) the owner failed to fix it or warn you, and (5) the condition caused your injuries. Evidence includes photos, incident reports, maintenance records, and witness testimony.
What if the property owner claims I was careless?
New York follows comparative fault—if you're found partly at fault, your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault. However, property owners often falsely blame victims. An experienced attorney gathers evidence proving the dangerous condition and the owner's negligence caused your injuries.
What compensation can I recover?
You may recover medical expenses, future medical care, lost wages, loss of earning capacity, pain and suffering, permanent disability, and other damages. Premises liability cases range from minor injuries to catastrophic injuries including traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and wrongful death.
Why Choose Gammons Injury and Malpractice Lawyers, P.C.?
Premises Liability Experience
We understand property owner duties, notice requirements, and how to prove dangerous conditions caused injuries.
Thorough Investigation
We document conditions, obtain incident reports, maintenance records, video footage, and prior complaints.
Fight Owner Denials
Property owners blame victims. We gather evidence proving owner negligence caused your injuries.
No Fees Unless We Win
We work on a contingency fee basis—you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you.
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