Property owners have a duty to ensure that their guests are safe from reasonably foreseeable dangers. When they fail in their duty, people get hurt. If you or a loved one need a premises liability attorney, you can count on Paulozzi LPA to be by your side. Our qualified and experienced team will thoroughly investigate what happened so we can secure the compensation you deserve. You need to focus on recovering, so let us handle the complexities of the case.

What does a Brooklyn Heights premises liability case look like?

Understanding a premises liability case can be complicated. Not all injuries that happen on another person’s property are the fault of the property owner. However, when a property owner fails to take steps to keep their premises safe from reasonably foreseeable hazards to guests, they can be held accountable for damages.

In a premises liability lawsuit, you must prove that:

  • The defendant (the property owner) owed you a duty
  • The defendant breached that duty
  • The defendant’s breach of duty caused your injury
  • Your injury led to damages

What are some common causes of premises injuries?

There are numerous ways that a person can be harmed due to the negligence of a property owner. Some of the most common cases that the team at Paulozzi LPA handles include:

  • Slip and fall or trip and fall incidents – These are the number one cause of premises liability cases and can be caused by wet floors, loose carpeting, loose floor material, wobbly stairs, uneven walking surfaces, low-lying obstacles, and more.
  • Poor maintenance – Property owners should always regularly inspect their premises to ensure there are no known hazards and quickly repair anything that could cause patrons harm. This includes regularly inspecting stairs, benches, store displays, shelving, elevators, escalators, and more.
  • Pools and hot tubs – Properties with pools (commercial and residential) must take steps to keep pools and hot tubs safe. This includes ensuring a fence is around the pool and there is a locking gate to keep young children from accidentally falling in. This also includes maintaining the area around the pool and properly using all chemicals to prevent illnesses.
  • Private residences – Private residence owners can also be held accountable for fixing reasonably foreseeable hazards or properly warning guests of hazards.

This is not a complete list of possible premises injury causes. Please speak to a qualified attorney about your case.

Let us get to work on your case today

If you or someone you care about has been injured while on another person’s property, you may be entitled to compensation. At Paulozzi LPA, we are going to investigate your case to determine if the negligent actions of the property owner are to blame for your injuries. Our goal is to secure the compensation you deserve, which can include:

  • All medical expenses related to the incident
  • Lost wages and benefits if you cannot work
  • Pain and suffering damages
  • Loss of personal enjoyment damages
  • Possible punitive damages against the property owner

If you need a Brooklyn Heights premises liability attorney, you can contact us for a free consultation by clicking here or calling us at 888-710-0040.

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