Premises Liability

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Premises Liability - The Selvin Law Firm, PLLC

Premises Liability

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Property owners and tenants must keep their premises safe for everyone.

Accidents that occur in retail stores, supermarkets, apartment buildings, or even in private homes, all fall under the category of premises accidents. Property owners, tenants, management companies, cleaning companies, etc. all have a duty to maintain their premises in a reasonably safe condition.


When a supermarket refrigerated case is leaking water into the aisle and the store employees knew or should have known about the wet conditions, that supermarket must be held responsible for injuries that occur to innocent shoppers.


If you are in your bathroom brushing your teeth and the ceiling collapses upon you, the property manager and building owner needs to take responsibility. In almost all cases, they do not accept responsibility, and try to blame you, the injured victim. That is why you need serious injury attorneys to fight on your behalf to make you whole again.

Our Working Process

1. Planning The Case

We begin by carefully planning your case, strategizing based on the specifics of the premises liability incident to ensure a solid legal foundation.

2. Evaluate Situation

Our team meticulously evaluates all aspects of the incident, documenting unsafe conditions and any evidence of negligence by property owners or managers.

3. File The Case To The Court

With thorough preparation and a strong strategy, we file your claim in court, prepared to advocate for your rights and seek just compensation for your injuries.ļ»æ

Questions You May Wonder?

With the worldwide pandemic, a number of industries have been negatively impacted, both in the short term and the long term.

  • Who can be sued for premises liability?

    In a claim for premises liability, you have the right to sue any party who you believe played a part in the creation of the negligent circumstance that led to your injuries. This party might be the owner of the property, the party that is renting or leasing the property from the owner, or even a party that is lawfully occupying the property.

  • What is the statute of limitations for premises liability in New York?

    According to section 214 of the New York Civil Practice Law and Regulations (CVP), the period of time within which a person can file a claim for premises liability in the state of New York is generally limited to three years from the date of the incident (5). This date can, however, be recalculated based on the particulars of your case.

  • What is the difference between premises liability and general liability?

    General liability and premises liability are two very different things. The term "general responsibility" refers to any damage done to or on the property of another person. Only in situations in which an owner or manager of a property failed to maintain the property's physical condition and someone was hurt as a result of this failure does premises responsibility come into play.

  • How Do I Know If I Have a Strong Premises Liability Claim?

    In order for someone to have a claim against the property owner for premises liability, they must be able to prove that they were hurt under very particular conditions. Injured parties are required to provide evidence that the owner of the property either knew or should have known about the hazardous property conditions, failed to take action to fix them, and that the parties were injured and sustained damages as a direct result of the owner of the property's negligence in order to receive compensation for their injuries and damages.

  • Do I Need an Attorney to Win a Premises Liability Claim?

    Yeah, you do. It is quite necessary for you to retain the services of an accomplished attorney before initiating any kind of legal action against a person that has been careless. In an effort to secure the financial compensation you require for your recovery, our law company can gather evidence, communicate with insurance companies, and pursue an overall effective strategy on your behalf.

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