New York City Premises Liability Lawyer

Have you suffered injuries in an accident on someone else’s property? When you’ve gotten hurt because of a dangerous condition on another party’s premises, you may have the right to recover compensation for your losses. However, property owners, businesses, and insurance companies will fight hard to avoid responsibility. You need an experienced New York City premises liability attorney from Harford, P.C., who can level the playing field to help you stand up for your rights and interests.

Founding attorney Scott A. Harford’s extensive legal experience includes having worked as a defense attorney for Fortune 500 corporations and big insurance companies. His past work has given him unique insights into how deep-pocketed companies fight injury claims and avoid liability for harm suffered by hardworking individuals. Today, Scott uses his legal knowledge and experience to prevent insurers and corporations from taking advantage of severely injured people. He personally handles every case that comes through our doors. Scott takes the time to learn about your situation, understand your needs and goals, and develop a case strategy to secure the results you want and need. 

When you’ve suffered an accident due to a dangerous condition on somebody else’s property, you deserve financial recovery and justice. Our firm will never send you a bill to pay out-of-pocket. We collect fees and expenses only if we recover compensation for you. Contact Harford, P.C., today for a free initial case evaluation with a New York City premises liability lawyer to discuss your legal options for holding the responsible parties accountable. 

Why You Should Hire a New York City Premises Liability Lawyer

A premises liability accident can leave you with severe injuries and a need for extensive medical treatment and rehabilitation. Although you may face a long road to recovery, you also deserve to pursue financial compensation from the property owner or other parties at fault for your injuries and losses.

By hiring a New York City premises liability attorney from Harford, P.C., you’ll have a knowledgeable, skilled legal advocate who can handle all the details of your case so you can focus your time and energy on healing. Experienced legal counsel can also give you the best odds of recovering maximum compensation in your premises liability case. 

Let attorney Scott A. Harford fight for the financial recovery you deserve by:

• Investigating the premises liability accident to recover evidence and build a compelling case for your right to compensation
• Identifying liable parties and options for recovering compensation, such as applicable insurance coverage
• Documenting your injuries and losses to ensure we pursue a full financial recovery of your ongoing and future losses
• Filing your insurance and legal claims and aggressively negotiating with insurance adjusters or company representatives to secure maximum compensation for you in an injury settlement
• Taking your claims to court when litigation becomes necessary to demand a fair outcome in your case

What Kinds of Damages Can I Pursue in a Premises Liability Case?

In a premises liability claim, you seek to recover compensation for the financial and personal losses you suffer due to injuries resulting from an accident on someone else’s property. Premises liability compensation can provide you with a financial recovery for your:

• Medical treatment and rehabilitation expenses, including emergency medical transportation, emergency room care, surgery, hospital stays, medication, pain management, and physical or occupational therapy
• Long-term disability care expenses, such as home health services
• Costs of replacement household services, including housekeeping and childcare
• Loss of income if you need to take time off work during your recovery or experience a reduction in your earning capacity while working in a part-time or light-duty position due to medical restrictions
• Loss of future earning capacity and employment benefits if you experience prolonged or permanent disability
• Physical pain and anguish from your injuries and subsequent medical treatment
• Emotional trauma or distress from the accident, your injuries, or subsequent disabilities
• Loss of enjoyment or quality of life due to physical disabilities or pain that interferes with your ability to perform daily tasks or participate in your favorite activities

Who Is Responsible for an Injury in a Premises Liability Case?

Depending on the ownership and management of the property where your accident occurred, various parties may owe a duty of care to keep the property free of hazards and thus bear liability for your injuries and losses in a premises liability case. 

Potentially liable parties may include the following:

• A Property Owner – Property owners are generally responsible for maintaining their premises and keeping them safe for lawful visitors. For businesses and commercial properties, this duty includes regularly inspecting the property to identify hazardous conditions and either remedy them within a reasonable time or warn visitors of their presence. 
• A Residential Tenant – Residential leases may impose maintenance and repair responsibilities on tenants. A tenant may bear liability for injuries that visitors to their home suffer due to a hazardous condition within their leased premises. 
• A Commercial Tenant or Business – Many commercial leases impose most or all repair and maintenance responsibilities upon the tenant. For example, a commercial business may have a duty to maintain the entire leased property, including sidewalks and parking lots. 
• A Property Management Company – Residential and commercial landlords, condos, and co-op buildings may hire property management companies to handle maintenance and repair of the property. These property management companies may bear responsibility for a premises liability accident alone or along with the property owners. 
• A Maintenance or Janitorial Services Contractor – Property owners or property management companies may contract property repair and maintenance to third-party maintenance or janitorial services companies. Maintenance companies may bear responsibility for a premises liability accident caused by negligence in carrying out their duties.

How Long Do I Have to File a Premises Liability Lawsuit in New York?

After suffering injuries due to a hazard on someone else’s property, you can file a premises liability lawsuit to pursue financial recovery from the property owner or other liable parties. However, New York’s statute of limitations on premises liability claims typically requires you to file your lawsuit within three years of an accident on someone else’s property.

For accidents that occur on state or local government property, state law requires you to file a notice of claim with the appropriate government agency or officer within 90 days of the accident.

Because you may have limited time to file your premises liability claim, talk to a premises liability lawyer in New York City from Harford, P.C., as soon as possible after the accident. Doing so will give you the best opportunity to file your compensation claims before applicable deadlines expire.