Premises Liability

Failure To Maintain Property

In New York, property owners have a responsibility to maintain their premises safe, free and clear from conditions that could compromise the safety of visitors. This applies to commercial property owners as well as residential property owners in some situations. If the property owner was either aware or should have been aware of a defective condition or hazard that ends up causing injury, he or she may be held liable for the injuries someone sustains.

Premises liability accidents can occur on a sidewalk, in a parking garage, from a malfunctioning elevator, a slip and fall on an icy or slippery surface, a collapsing ceiling or defective building structure. Any of these can cause someone to sustain serious permanent bodily injuries. 

At Constantinidis & Associates, P.C., we will stand by you and make sure you get the justice you deserve.  Our legal team has extensive experience successfully handling these claims and has recovered over $100 Million dollars for our clients. We have the knowledge, experience and reputation along with the proven results to get you the just compensation you deserve. Let our legal team meet with you and review your case free of charge. Whether your accident occurred on Long Island or in Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, Staten Island or the Bronx, the sooner you speak with one of our attorneys, the better you will be. You can rely on Constantinidis & Associates, P.C. to provide you with professional and quality legal representation.

If you have been seriously injured as a result of a commercial property owner’s or homeowner’s negligence, please contact us to schedule an appointment to review your case free of charge. We have offices in New York City and Long Island.

To learn more about our firm, or to schedule a free case evaluation, please feel free to call Constantinidis & Associates, P.C., at (844) PILAW911. 

Some of the most common premises liability claims involve:

•  Slip and Fall Accidents

• Rape or assault due to inadequate security

• Lead poisoning

• Asbestos exposure

•  Broken sidewalks

• Missing railings

• Broken steps

• Icy sidewalks

• Slippery surfaces

• Elevator accidents

• Falling objects

• Dog bites

Elements of a Successful Premises Liability Claim                    

In New York, property owners are responsible for ensuring the safety of their guests whether they own a restaurant, apartment complex, shopping mall, or private residence. If a property owner fails to conduct routine maintenance or remove potential hazards and someone who visits the property is injured as a result, they can be held accountable and civilly liable. This area of the law is what is called premises liability. However, a successful claim requires the victim to be able to establish the following:

• They were lawfully on the property and were not trespassing

• The owner knew or should have known about a hazard existing on the property

• The owner failed to remove the hazard or warn visitors about the risks of harm

• The property owner’s negligence was the direct cause of their injuries