Premises liability is a legal principle that holds property owners and managers responsible for maintaining safe conditions on their property. If someone is injured due to an unsafe condition, the owner, landlord, or managing entity may be held liable for failing to address known hazards.
Premises liability laws protect individuals lawfully on a property—including tenants in apartment buildings, visitors to businesses, and workers at construction sites—by ensuring that hazardous conditions are properly maintained or addressed.
At De Caro & Kaplen, LLP, personal injury attorneys Michael V. Kaplen and Shana De Caro have spent decades advocating for individuals injured due to unsafe property conditions. Their experience in premises liability law ensures that negligent property owners are held accountable.
Property owners and managers have a legal duty to ensure their premises are free from dangerous conditions that could cause harm to visitors, tenants, or employees. This duty includes:
Negligence in these areas can result in serious injuries, making it essential for victims to understand their legal rights.
Premises liability law covers a wide range of situations where property owner negligence leads to injury. Common examples include:
Michael Kaplen, who has been recognized as one of New York’s Top 100 Trial Lawyers, stresses: “Many injuries occur because property owners fail to address known hazards. Victims deserve legal representation to hold negligent parties accountable.”
Yes. In New York, specific laws exist to ensure public safety and hold property owners accountable, including:
If an injury occurs due to a violation of these laws, victims may have a strong premises liability case.
If you are injured due to an unsafe condition, take the following steps to protect your legal rights:
Premises liability cases can be challenging, as property owners and their insurance companies often deny responsibility or try to minimize compensation.
An experienced premises liability attorney can:
Shana De Caro, former Chairwoman of the Brain Injury Association of America, has dedicated her career to fighting for injury victims, ensuring they receive fair treatment and just compensation.
At De Caro & Kaplen, LLP, we understand the physical, emotional, and financial toll an injury can take. For over 45 years, we have successfully represented accident victims harmed by unsafe premises.
If you’ve been injured due to an unsafe condition on someone else’s property, we’re here to help you every step of the way.
If you or a loved one has suffered an injury due to unsafe property conditions, don’t wait. Contact De Caro & Kaplen, LLP today for a free, no-obligation consultation.
We are committed to protecting your rights and securing the compensation you deserve.
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