premises liability

Duties to Keep Premises in Reasonably Safe Condition

In New York, owners have a duty to keep their properties in a reasonably safe condition. It should be free of dangers and hazards that can cause you injury. There is a duty to warn of unsafe conditions. If a property owner is doing work at the location, there is a duty to conduct that work in a reasonably safe manner.

Notice of the Conditions or Creation of a Dangerous Condition

Unless the property owner created the dangerous condition, the owner must have some notice of the condition to be held accountable. Notice can come in the form of actual notice to the owner verbally or in writing. Notice can also be inferred because the condition existed for such a period of time that the owner had an opportunity to discover and correct it.

Claims Involving Property Defects

Regardless of the nature of the accident or cause, premises liability claims often involve multiple defendants and complex issues regarding contracts, control of the property, and proper division of fault and liability. We don’t see any premises case as a “simple slip and fall”. By looking deeper into cases and communicating with our clients, we are able to ensure that nothing gets missed and a just outcome is achieved. Our attorneys are well-versed in cases involving all of the following aspects of premises liability and are ready to assist you.