Slip, Trip and Fall Accidents

Manhattan Trial Lawyers - Premises Liability

Slip and Fall Accidents - Animal Attacks - Elevator Malfunction

Property owners have a duty to maintain their premises in safe condition. When they do not, they may be liable for resulting injuries. This area of the law, known as premises liability or slip and fall, allows people injured because of negligent property conditions, such as defective condition or foreign substance or object, to claim compensation for their medical expenses, lost wages, and other costs incurred because of the accident. This type of cases include, but are not limited to, accidents occurring in supermarkets, on the street or sidewalk, on stairs, and in elevators.

Premises liability cases also involve negligent security claims, where an assault occurs due to inadequate security. Facilities providing security services to their patrons or tenants, such as apartment buildings, shopping malls, parking lots, hotels, etc. may be liable if a crime occurs on their premises. This is especially true for establishments with known crime problems.

People who have been attacked by a dog are often entitled to receive compensation for their injuries. A claim may be filed against a person whose negligence caused the attack, a person violating a “leash law”, or an owner of a dog with vicious propensities. Under some circumstances, even the landlord may be liable for injuries caused by a tenant’s dog. If you are attacked by a dog, contact an attorney to discuss any potential rights you may have.

We Research the Facts of a Slip and Fall Accident or Animal Attack

At the Manhattan law firm of Geller, Siegel & Coonerty, LLP, our lawyers thoroughly investigate the facts of your case and research the applicable law to build a strong argument in cases where our client has been injured because of a dog bite or defective or dangerous property condition. If you have been injured on dangerous property, or mauled by a vicious dog, contact a knowledgeable lawyer to learn about your options and your rights. Call a premises liability attorney at Geller, Siegel & Coonerty, LLP.

What Causes Premises Liability Accidents?

Our attorneys have helped individuals who have suffered serious injury because of:

• Poor lighting in entryways, parking lots, and stairs
• Broken steps
• Broken or weak stair railings
• Negligent security
• Broken and cracked sidewalks
• Wet or slippery floors
• Failure to remove ice and snow
• Malfunctioning escalator or elevator

Clients have suffered slip and fall injuries on many different types of property, including retail stores, restaurants, clubs, supermarkets, apartment buildings, on public streets and sidewalks, and in parks and municipal buildings. They have been hurt by falling debris, attacked by dogs, and fallen in holes near construction sites.

Get Appropriate Medical Care After a Slip and Fall

With a slip and fall injury or dog bite, it is important to get appropriate medical attention to treat your injuries and document your damages. At Geller, Siegel & Coonerty, LLP, our lawyers review medical records, accident reports, insurance claim forms, and all other pertinent documents so that we fully understand the facts of your case. If you have been injured because of negligent property maintenance, contact a New York premises liability attorney. Call Geller, Siegel & Coonerty, LLP today.

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