Legal Advocates for Premises Liability Victims in Queens
According to New York State law, property owners and landlords are responsible for ensuring their premises are reasonably safe for visitors, residents, and employees. If an injury results from negligent property maintenance or inadequate warnings for known hazards, landowners may be liable for compensatory damages.
If you were seriously injured due to the negligence of a property owner in Queens, Wingate, Russotti, Shapiro, Moses & Halperin, LLP is here to provide the trusted legal guidance you need. We have won over $2 billion for our clients. Our Queens injury attorneys have been rated "AV" by Martindale-Hubbell and recognized by Super Lawyers magazine. With over 50 years of experience, you can count on us to guide you through the legal process and protect your rights every step of the way.
Call us today at (212) 986-7353 to learn more about your legal options.
Where Do Premises Liability Injuries Occur?
Accidents that lead to injury on the premises of a landowner can happen virtually anywhere and at any moment. Common areas where premises liability-related injuries occur include:
- Public transportation facilities
- Supermarkets
- Retail establishments
- Office complexes
- Sports arenas
- Parking facilities and garages
- Pedestrian walkways
- Schools
- Subway platforms
Over the years, our attorneys have adeptly managed and litigated numerous premises liability cases, accumulating a wealth of experience.
How to Determine Liability
Typically, liability for injuries depends on whether such injuries resulted from the landlord’s duty to properly maintain their premises or otherwise provide adequate notice of hazardous conditions. A landowner’s liability also depends on whether they caused the hazardous condition, knew about it and failed to act, or should have known about the condition.
Examples of hazardous conditions include:
- Unstable floor coverings or surfaces
- Neglecting to implement security measures against criminal activity
- Malfunctioning elevators
- Inadequate warnings for hazardous conditions or dangerous substances
- Inadequate lighting
- Damaged or uneven staircases
- Congested pedestrian walkways
Damages for Premises Liability Claims
A landlord who is liable for the injuries sustained on their premises will be held responsible for compensating the injured party’s losses. Some of the losses that the injured party is entitled to recover include:
- Current and future medical expenses
- The cost of physical therapy and rehabilitation
- Current and future lost wages
- Pain and suffering
- Wrongful death of a loved one
Importantly, the value of a premises liability claim depends on the extent of your injuries. The losses you sustain as a result of your injuries will determine the amount of compensation available. Therefore, it is crucial to keep records of hospital bills, prescription medications, physical therapy, and any loss of income.
The Important Role of an Attorney in Queens Premises Liability Cases
To determine whether you have a viable premises liability case, you should seek the advice and counsel of an experienced premises liability lawyer in Queens.
A skilled and knowledgeable lawyer can help you analyze the facts of your case, gather supporting evidence, interview potential witnesses, subpoena the records of landowners, negotiate settlements, and represent you and your interests in any ensuing legal proceedings.
Whether you’ve experienced a slip-and-fall accident or been subjected to a forceful attack due to a property owner’s negligence or misconduct, the attorneys at Wingate, Russotti, Shapiro, Moses & Halperin, LLP are committed to advocating for your interests.
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Queens Premises Liability Attorneys That Will Stand by Your Side
If you or someone close to you has sustained injuries due to hazardous property conditions, the Queens premises liability lawyers at Wingate, Russotti, Shapiro, Moses & Halperin, LLP are here to advise you about your legal rights and help you pursue the best course of action. Our top priority is to secure you the most favorable outcome by comprehensively assessing each case.
Our Queens injury attorneys are listed in the Best Lawyers directory and recognized by The U.S. News & World Report for outstanding service and success. When you put your trust in Wingate, Russotti, Shapiro, Moses & Halperin, LLP, you can rely on us to develop the best possible strategy custom-tailored to your situation.
Reach out to us at (212) 986-7353 to schedule a complimentary consultation.
Our Premises Liability Case Results
$10.7 Million - Medical Malpractice Verdict In Queens County, NY
The female plaintiff fell down a flight of stairs at work and suffered a brain herniation that compressed the brain stem, which she contended was due to delayed treatment at the hospital emergency room.
WRSMH LLP
$3.625 Million - Professional Malpractice: Defective Design Injures Renter
Bill Hepner recently settled a case against an architect and a homeowner for $3,625,000.00. The case against the architect involved malpractice in design, which occurred over ten years before the plaintiff's fall.
William Hepner
$3 Million - Woman Injured by Collapsing Ceiling
Attorney Thomas Pardo settled a case for a client who sustained injuries when the ceiling in her bathroom collapsed on her.
Thomas Pardo
$2.65 Million - Motorcyclist Thrown Off Bike in NY Parking Garage
Kenneth Halperin obtained a settlement at a mediation in the amount of $2,650,000.00 for a 43 year old man who was injured in an accident involving his motorcycle.
Kenneth Halperin
$2.5 Million - Fall on Defective Stair
Plaintiff sustained injuries to his knee, neck, and back after falling on a defective stair.
Thomas Pardo
$2.25 Million - Tenant Injured by Ceiling Collapse in Apartment
Our client sustained a tbi and underwent a 1-level cervical fusion surgery as the result of a ceiling collapse in an apartment.
Michael Zisser
$2.25 Million - Woman Injured by Falling Apartment Ceiling
Attorney Thomas Pardo successfully represented a case for a client who suffered injuries when the ceiling in her apartment collapsed on her.
Thomas Pardo
$2.25 Million - Fall Down Stairs at Work
Plaintiff sustained injuries to her shoulder, neck, and back after falling down stairs at work.
Thomas Pardo
$1.957 Million - Corrections Officer Injured by Ceiling Collapse
Plaintiff was a corrections officer who sustained multiple injuries after a ceiling collapsed and fell on her.
Thomas Pardo
$1.9 Million - Pedestrian Injured From Broken Sidewalk Trip-and-Fall
WRSMH attorney Thomas Pardo successfully represented a client who was injured in a trip-and-fall accident on a defective sidewalk.
Thomas Pardo
$1.9 Million - Woman Fell Through Stairs
Bryce Moses represented a woman in her 60's who upon returning home fell through the landing of the staircase leading up to her apartment.
Bryce Moses
$1.9 Million - Manhattan Tourist Destination Fall Injury
Client was hurt in a fall while visiting a well-known tourist destination in Midtown Manhattan.
Ashley Jacoby
$1.85 Million - Faulty Stair Fall Accident
Client sustained injuries to her neck after falling down faulty stairs.
Thomas Pardo
$1.7 Million - Premises Liability Claim Resulting in Mild TBI
Wingate, Russotti, Shapiro, Moses & Halperin, LLP attorney Robert J. Bellinson recently obtained a $1.7 million verdict in Manhattan Supreme Court on behalf of our client who sustained a closed head injury.
Robert Bellinson
$1.6 Million - Woman Struck by Falling Tree Branch
Our client, a 37-year-old woman, sustained multiple serious injuries when a tree branch fell on her.
WRSMH LLP
$1.55 Million - Elevator Accident
Plaintiff, a 32-year-old account manager at a financial institution, was injured when the elevator he was in at work quickly dropped five floors and abruptly came to a stop.
William Hepner, Paula Greco
$1.5 Million - Lift Machinery Fell on Client
William Hepner and another WRSMH attorney obtained a $1.5 million settlement during jury selection on behalf of a client who was injured while on the defendants' premises to fix a security camera.
William Hepner,
$1.475 Million - Sidewalk Trip and Fall
WRSMH of counsel David Hoffman obtained a settlement in the amount of $1,475,000 for a 54-year-old woman who slipped and fell on an uneven portion of the sidewalk.
David Hoffman
$1.45 Million - Ceiling Collapse on Bronx Resident
The defendants only offered $750,000 to settle the case. However, after the mediation, negotiations continued and Brielle and attorney Cliff Shapiro were able to ultimately settle the case for $1.45 million dollars.
Clifford Shapiro, Brielle Goldfaden
$1.45 Million - Woman Injured by Collapsing Bathroom Ceiling
Plaintiff sustained injuries and required neck surgery after her bathroom ceiling collapsed on her.
Thomas Pardo