Premises Liability Lawyer in Nassau County
Injuries can happen anywhere. Thousands of people sustain injuries in businesses and private homes, including some severe injuries. Property owners and property managers in New York must maintain their property and keep it reasonably safe. Property owners often neglect their duties and are responsible for injuries sustained by people on their premises. If you have suffered an injury while shopping at a retail store, for example, or visiting someone else’s property, you may be entitled to file a premises liability claim and seek financial compensation.
The Tadchiev Law Firm, P.C., has decades of experience helping New Yorkers pursue fair compensation from those responsible for their injuries. A severe slip and fall accident or other injury can drastically change your life. You need a premises liability attorney who understands your physical and financial struggles and will stand up for your interests. Property owners and landlords should not get away with irresponsible behavior that harms others. We know what you are going through and will provide personalized service and effective legal representation. Contact us today to speak to a premises liability lawyer in Nassau County.
How Can a Premises Liability Lawyer Help?
Living in the aftermath of a serious injury is one of the most challenging things a person can endure. The financial pressure from medical bills can be enormous. You may be unable to work and earn a living. Aside from the pain, your injuries may prevent you from engaging in your favorite activities and hobbies, leading to depression and social isolation. The last thing you’ll want to do is deal with insurance companies.
A premises liability attorney can handle all legal matters related to your claim, including:
- Investigating the accident
- Gathering eyewitness testimony
- Organizing medical documentation
- Securing expert testimony
- Calculating your losses
- Sending demand letters
- Negotiating with insurance companies
- Filing a lawsuit
- Representing you in court
No one should have to deal with the consequences of others’ negligent behavior alone. A Nassau County personal injury attorney can provide crucial guidance and support when you need it the most. The Tadchiev Law Firm P.C., will handle all the legal aspects of filing a claim so you can prioritize rest and recovery.
Why Choose The Tadchiev Law Firm, P.C. for Your Premises Liability Case?
Our attorneys, Boris Tadchiev and Simon Landsberg, have over 25 years of collective experience in personal injury law. We have handled cases for Nassau County residents from all walks of life and take our responsibility to our clients seriously. Below are some of the reasons we should be your choice for personal injury representation in New York.
- Personalized Attention – We intentionally keep our caseload small so we can create a personalized legal strategy for each client and devote the time that your case needs.
- Aggressive Representation – We are accomplished negotiators and litigators ready to stand up to insurance companies. We can take your case to trial to secure a binding verdict if necessary.
- Comprehensive Compensation – We look beyond immediate costs and expenses to account for future costs and losses, such as lost earning potential, continuing medical care, and pain and suffering.
- No Fees Unless We Win – People often hesitate to call a Nassau County premises liability lawyer because they are worried about the cost. We operate on a contingency fee basis. You won’t have to pay us a dime if we don’t win your case. This arrangement allows injured people to have an experienced attorney without having to pay money upfront.
How Do Premises Liability Cases in New York Work?
Under the legal concept of premises liability, property owners and managers can be liable for injuries sustained while on their property in certain circumstances. If a property owner negligently creates a hazard or fails to fix or warn of a known dangerous condition, the property owner can be responsible for injuries if a guest gets hurt. For instance, if a store owner knows about a spill on the floor and doesn’t clean it up in a reasonable amount of time, the owner could be liable if a customer slips and sustains an injury.
In effect, premises liability states that property owners are legally obligated to keep their properties safe for guests and visitors. The extent of an owner’s duty of care depends on whether the visitor is an invitee or licensee.
- Invitees include those who are on the premises for commercial reasons, such as customers at a retail store
- Licensees are guests who are on the premises for private or non-commercial reasons, such as a house guest
Business owners must actively inspect for hazards to protect people who visit the premises. For example, if a business owner neglects to repair a broken stair rail and a customer falls down the stairs, the business owner could be liable because of their negligence in fixing such hazards.
Who Can Be Held Responsible Under New York Premises Liability Law?
Under New York premises liability laws, the person who is in control of the property is liable for any injuries their negligence causes. In most cases, the person in control is the legal owner. But it could also include tenants who rent the property. For instance, if an apartment tenant creates a hazard and injures a guest, the tenant would be liable as they had control of the premises at the time.
Ultimately, liability in a premises liability case depends on demonstrating a causal connection between the owner’s negligent actions and the victim’s injuries. A knowledgeable attorney can rely on photos/video recordings, eyewitness testimony, building maintenance reports, expert testimony, and medical documentation to prove the extent of your injuries and the owner’s culpability.
Premises liability cases are nuanced and require proving several elements, including whether the owner was responsible for the victim’s safety when the accident occurred and whether the property owner’s conduct constituted negligence. The Tadchiev Law Firm, P.C., has extensive experience handling these cases and will seek evidence to demonstrate the property owner’s responsibility.
Common Damages from Premises Liability Cases
A premises liability claim seeks to recover compensation or damages for any economic and noneconomic losses you have suffered. Economic losses are losses with a dollar value, such as:
- Emergency medical bills
- Continuing medical expenses (e.g., prescriptions, rehab services, counseling, etc.)
- Lost income from missing work
- Diminished lifetime earning capacity
- Out-of-pocket expenses related to your injuries
Noneconomic losses are intangible losses without a quantifiable dollar value, such as:
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Mental anguish
- Wrongful death
In cases where the at-fault party’s actions were particularly outrageous, the injured person may also demand punitive damages. This compensation is meant to punish the negligent property owner and deter future bad behavior.
Securing adequate compensation in a premises liability case requires tracking all your expenses and losses. The attorneys at The Tadchiev Law Firm, P.C., will gather records of all your medical bills and other accident expenses and determine the amount of compensation to pursue. Our goal is to press for the maximum compensation to cover your losses and help you move forward.
What Is the Time Limit to File a Premises Liability Lawsuit?
New York’s statute of limitations on all personal injury lawsuits, including premises liability cases, gives victims three years from the injury date to file a lawsuit. Once three years pass, the courts will most likely dismiss any lawsuit you file, and you won’t be able to recover financial compensation.
However, premises liability claims involving government agencies have different deadlines. If you are suing a government entity, you only have one year and 90 days to file a lawsuit. Prior to filing the lawsuit, you have to provide a notice of the pending legal action to the government.
New York has a separate statute of limitations for wrongful death claims. You must bring a wrongful death claim within two years of the deceased’s death. The time limit for wrongful death claims starts from the date of death, which may not be the same as the date the accident occurred.
Contact Our Experienced Nassau County Premises Liability Lawyers for Help
Premises liability cases can be highly complex. You could face unnecessary delays or claim denials without proper legal representation. Working with a personal injury attorney with an established track record of successful settlements and verdicts is in your best interest.
The attorneys at The Tadchiev Law Firm, P.C., are dedicated to advocating for the rights and interests of our clients and helping them recover from the harm they have suffered. We will do everything in our power to balance the scales of justice and seek a favorable resolution.
Contact our offices online or call today for a free case evaluation with a Nassau County attorney.