Municipal Liability

New York Municipal Liability Lawyers

Bus Accidents - Faulty Stop Lights - Defective Roads - Dangerous Swimming Pools

If you are injured in New York State because of the negligence of a public employee or a contractor, you may be able to collect payment for your injuries, medical expenses, and lost income. Our Manhattan trial lawyers at Geller, Siegel & Coonerty, LLP have many years of experience filing claims against the City of New York and New York State. In 2005, for example, we settled a medical malpractice case against the State of New York in the accumulative payout amount of 35,000,000.00 DOLLARS. If you have been injured as a result of negligence or misconduct by a city or state employee, contact a veteran trial attorney right away. Call Geller, Siegel & Coonerty, LLP to learn about your rights.

Public Agencies are Liable for Negligent Accidents

Our clients have included people injured on public property or in public facilities such as those operated by:

• Metropolitan Transit Authority (train, subway, and bus accidents)
• Parks and Recreation Department (pools, parks, and recreation centers accidents)
• Department of Education (schools and school playgrounds)
• Housing Authority (public housing)
• Department of Transportation (streets, sidewalks, traffic lights)

In addition, we have helped people suffering the effects of medical malpractice by employees of the New York City Health Department such as physicians, nurses, and other clinical professionals. We have filed claims against The New York City Police Department on behalf of people injured in negligent high-speed chases and other misconduct by law enforcement officials.

Time is Important in Municipal Liability Cases

If you have experienced injury at the hands of a public employee or on public property, it is critical to consult a lawyer right away. There is a strict time limit on when you must file a lawsuit against a city or state. Generally, if a claim is not filed within 90 days after the injury occurs, you may lose your right to seek compensation for your injuries. There are other time limits and restrictions on filing claims against the city and state, as well as exceptions to the rules. To learn how these limitations may affect you, contact a municipal liability attorney as soon as possible. Call the Manhattan office of Geller, Siegel & Coonerty, LLP.

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