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The owner of property in the State of New York is required to maintain that property in reasonably safe condition. This includes the stairs and public areas of a building, often the sidewalks abutting the property, and in the case of tenants the structural aspects of the apartment or unit itself. When an accident occurs as a result of the landlord/owner failing to maintain the premises in safe condition, you may have a claim for your injuries that you sustain as a result thereof.
Documenting the condition shortly after the accident occurs is crucial for cases arising in this context. Retaining a lawyer to represent you to assert claims for negligence against the landlord or other third-parties such as property management companies is something any injured party should do to ensure they are on even footing when it comes to asserting their claim and receiving compensation that mirrors the gravity of their injuries. We have successfully represented clients that were injured as a result of sidewalk, stair, and other defects at trial and via settlement after asserting negligence claims against the parties responsible for the dangerous condition. Our office is well versed in how to investigate the premises where the accident occurred, obtaining evidence and securing top tier experts on technical issues, and the NYC Building code governing what property owners and managers must do to own and operate their property in a safe and reasonable manner.
