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New York City Premises Liability Cases – A Lawyer Can Protect Your Rights

In the event that you or someone you love has been injured on another party's property, it may be possible to file a claim against the property owner for damages. At our Manhattan law firm, serving the Bronx and all of New York City, a premises liability lawyer can review your case and determine whether you have a viable claim. If it can be shown that the property owner or supervisor was negligent in his or her actions, we will work tirelessly on your behalf to protect your rights and champion your interests. To schedule a free consultation in the New York City area, including Manhattan, contact a premises liability lawyer from the Law Offices of Lawrence Saftler today.

Premises Liability Cases

The defendant has varying degrees of responsibility to visitors to his or her property depending on the status of the property owner. There are three categories into which visitors onto a property can be divided. The defendant's responsibility to the visitors on his or her property depends on the status of the visitors.

Invitee – An invitee is any person who is explicitly or implicitly invited onto a property for the purpose of commercial transactions or business dealings. An example of an invitee would be a customer in a department store or grocery store. In a premises liability case, an invitee is owed the greatest duty of care. If the invitee is injured as a result of a hazard that the property owner or operator knew about or should have known about, the invitee can file a claim for financial compensation.

Licensee – A licensee is an individual who is invited, either explicitly or implicitly, onto a property for non-commercial purposes. A house guest or party guest would be considered a licensee. In the case of an injury involving a licensee, the plaintiff must be able to demonstrate that he or she had no means of knowing of the risk, and that the defendant did know or should have known of the risk and failed to provide proper warning. If the plaintiff was injured as a result of his or her own actions or because of inattentiveness, the defendant may not be found liable. At our Manhattan law firm, serving all of New York City, a premises liability lawyer can review your case and devise an effective course of action to protect your rights.

Trespasser – Someone who enters a property against the will and wishes of the property owner or operator is a trespasser. A property owner has very little obligation to a trespasser and typically is not deemed responsible for failing to warn a trespasser of hazards if he or she was unaware of the trespasser's presence. It can be very difficult for a trespasser to obtain financial compensation in a premises liability case.

If you have questions regarding premises liability or you would like to speak with an attorney regarding a premises liability case, we can help. Our staff can assist you in filing a personal injury claim to help you obtain compensation for losses resulting from your injuries, including medical expenses, loss of wages, and pain and suffering. In the tragic event of a loved one's death, we can guide you through the process of filing a wrongful death claim.

Contact a Manhattan Premises Liability Lawyer

We are dedicated to helping individuals who have been injured in slip and fall accidents. If you have suffered an injury as a result of an unsafe property or someone you love has been killed, we have the experience, knowledge, and commitment needed to help. To schedule a free, no-obligation consultation in the Manhattan and Greater New York City-area, contact a premises liability lawyer from our law firm today.

To schedule a free consultation in New York City, including Manhattan, regarding premises liability, contact a lawyer from our firm today.

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