Holding Negligent Property Owners Responsible
Was an injury caused by unsafe conditions on someone's property? Did the action of a negligent employee cause an injury? These are questions that might be addressed in a premises liability case. At Westermann Sheehy Keenan Samaan & Aydelott, LLP, our attorneys hold property owners responsible for negligent conditions.
If you suffered a fall on someone else's property, or were injured at work due to someone else's recklessness, contact our team of personal injury lawyers in White Plains, New York, at 888-866-0425.
We serve clients throughout the New York City area, including Long Island.
Hazardous Conditions Cause Injuries
Property owner negligence is prevalent in the following locations and situations:
- Poorly lit parking areas
- Dangerous passageways
- Swimming pool accidents and drowning
- Defective sidewalks
- Injuries at work (labor law 200, 240 and 241 claims)
- Wet floors in shopping centers
- Unsafe equipment in airports
- Poorly maintained government buildings
- Hazardous state parks
- Poorly maintained residential homes
Premises Liability Injuries Can Be Deadly
Sadly, some premises liability accidents can lead to death. For example:
According to the New York State Department of Health, 155 people drowned in New York during 2005, many of which could have been attributed to negligent municipal facilities, hotels and health clubs.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 90 workplace fatalities were reported in the state of New York in 2008, with one-third attributed to construction-related deaths.
No Cost Initial Consultation
No Attorneys' Fees Unless You Receive Money Damages for Your Claim
If you or your loved one has suffered an injury or death as the result of a negligent property owner, contact a skilled premises liability attorney in White Plains at 1-888-866-0425.
