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Property owners are required to maintain safe, well-secured premises to prevent injury to visitors.  When a property owner fails to uphold this obligation and his or her negligence causes an injury, the victim may file a premises liability claim.  Litigating these claims requires an intimate understanding of premises liability law as well as laws specific to the type of injury involved – including brain, spinal, burn, and back injury.  At Proner & Proner, we are well-versed in slip and fall accident law.  Our premises liability attorneys, based in Manhattan, New York, have years of experience representing premises liability victims.  We are dedicated to holding the appropriate parties responsible and to reaching a favorable conclusion in every case we handle. 

Slip and Fall Accidents

A “slip and fall” accident claim can be filed if someone is injured after tripping or slipping and falling on another person’s unsafe property.  While visitors must act reasonably to avoid possible injury, if an injury occurs because the property owner failed to remove, repair, or give proper warning of a hazard, the victim may be eligible to pursue compensation for any losses and expenses that result. 

Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents

A slip and fall accident can occur inside or outside a building for any number of reasons.  Common causes of fall-related accidents are torn carpeting, uneven flooring, poor lighting, narrow stairs, and debris on the floor (inside) and potholes, cracked sidewalks, and rain or ice on the ground (outside).   

Liability in Slip and Fall Accidents

Proving fault in a slip and fall accident involves establishing that the property owner acted negligently; in other words, that he or she knew of the hazard that caused the injury but did not adequately address the danger.  Under the legal doctrine of comparative negligence, multiple parties (including the victim) can be held partially responsible for the injury.  Given the complexity of proving fault, it is crucial for slip and fall accident victims to hire an experienced attorney.

Contact Proner & Proner if you believe you have a slip and fall case.  Our premises liability attorneys in Manhattan, New York will provide aggressive and committed legal representation on your behalf.

Security-related Accident

Property owners, including those who own public property, are required to make sure that their premises are adequately secured.  They must keep buildings and surrounding property (e.g., parking lots and stairwells) securely fenced and well-lit to prevent crimes on the property.  When property owners fail to do so and an injury results, the victim may file a personal injury lawsuit.  For more information on this type of premises liability lawsuit, contact Proner & Proner.

Construction Accidents

Construction accidents are among the most common to result in serious workplace injuries.  In addition to posing the risk for slip and fall injuries, construction sites present such unique hazards as falling objects and defective heavy equipment.  Construction accidents are often caused, at least in part, by an employer’s failure to maintain safe premises.  Proner & Proner invites construction accident victims to contact our firm for more information on their rights and options.

Related Claims

When someone is injured on someone else’s property, a number of personal injury and premises liability laws will likely impact the victim’s potential claim.  Our attorneys, A. Stanley Proner and Mitchell Proner, have years of combined experience in premises liability litigation, and we are more than equipped to navigate the complex laws impinging on a claim.  If you or a loved one has been injured on someone else’s property, entrust your potential case to our team of experts.  We will handle your case with compassion and a results-focused approach.  We handle a full range of cases, including those involving:

• Serious personal injury
  • Burn injury
  • Back injury
  • Brain injury
  • Spinal cord injury
  • Pedestrian accidents
• Wrongful death

Contact Our Premises Liability Attorneys

If you believe you have a premises liability case, contact Proner & Proner to secure the exceptional legal representation you need and deserve.  We handle a wide range of premises liability accidents, including slip and fall accidents.  Our premises liability attorneys serve Manhattan, New York and surrounding communities.