Premises liability is a legal concept that holds property owners responsible for any injuries that occur on their property due to negligence or unsafe conditions. This means that if you have suffered an injury on someone else’s property, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries.
At the Bulldog Law Group, we understand the ins and outs of premises liability law. As New York licensed attorneys, we have the experience and knowledge necessary to help you recover the compensation you deserve.
Legal Responsibilities
So, what exactly is premises liability? It’s a legal theory that holds property owners responsible for any injuries that occur on their property. This means that property owners have a duty to keep their property safe for visitors and to warn them of any potential hazards. If a property owner fails to fulfill this duty and someone is injured as a result, the property owner may be held liable for the injuries.
Case Law
In the case of Nunez v. Chase Manhattan Bank, 155 A.D.3d 641, 643, 63 N.Y.S.3d 481, 484 (2d Dep’t 2017), the Court held that property owners have a duty to maintain their premises in a reasonably safe condition (see Walsh v. Super Value, Inc., 76 A.D.3d 371, 375, 904 N.Y.S.2d 121). In order to hold a property owner liable for a breach of this duty, a plaintiff must prove not only that a defective condition existed and was a proximate cause of his or her injuries, but also that the property owner either created the defective condition or had actual or constructive notice of its existence (see Goodlow v. 724 Fifth Ave. Realty, LLC, 127 A.D.3d 1138, 1139–1140, 8 N.Y.S.3d 375; Walsh v. Super Value, Inc., 76 A.D.3d at 375, 904 N.Y.S.2d 121).
Simply put, active notice in New York refers to situations where the property owner knew about the hazardous condition that caused an injury or should have known about it through reasonable inspection. Constructive notice, on the other hand, applies when the property owner did not have actual knowledge of the hazard, but it existed for a long enough period that they should have discovered it through reasonable diligence. In both cases, property owners can be held liable for injuries that result from the hazardous condition.
Premises liability cases can come in a variety of situations, including slip and falls on wet or uneven floors, trips and falls on debris or objects left in walkways, dog bites and other animal attacks, falling objects, inadequate security leading to assaults or other crimes, and inadequate lighting leading to accidents or assaults.
Call the Bulldog Law Group Today
If you’ve been injured on someone else’s property, it’s crucial to contact a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible. Your lawyer can investigate the circumstances of your injury and determine if you have a viable premises liability case.
At the Bulldog Law Group, we’re here to help you recover the compensation you deserve. Our attorneys are dedicated to our clients and have a proven track record of success. We offer a variety of services to help our clients recover from their injuries and move forward with their lives. Some of these services include free initial consultations, 24/7 availability, contingency fee agreements, in-home consultations, and assistance with insurance claims.
So, if you’ve been injured on someone else’s property, don’t hesitate to contact the Bulldog Law Group. We’re here to help you through this difficult time and educate you about protecting your legal rights. Call us today to schedule a free consultation and learn more about how we can help you.