How Can I File a Successful Premises Liability Claim?

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If you have been injured on another person’s property, you may be seeking financial compensation for your damages in a premises liability claim. To learn if you have a valid premises liability claim, contact our experienced personal injury attorney to discuss your circumstances Continue reading to discover what compensation you may be eligible for after being injured in an accident, plus the steps you will need to take to win a premises liability claim.

How can I win a premises liability claim?

To file a successful premises liability claim, it is important that you first retain the services of a knowledgeable personal injury attorney. With their assistance, you will聽work to satisfy the burden of proof by proving that the property owner knows or should have known of the unsafe condition on their property. Your attorney will then prove that the property owner failed to take action to resolve these dangerous conditions on their property. The final step your attorney will take is to work to prove that these negligent actions resulted in your injuries and significant damages.

It is important that you bring attention to your premises liability claim as soon as possible. Reach out to our experienced personal injury attorney today to begin your journey to compensation. Give our firm a call today to discuss the next steps you will take.

What compensation am I eligible for after being injured in an accident?

If you have been injured on another person’s property due to no fault of your own, you may be eligible for these two types of compensation:

  • Economic damages: tangible damages such as the following:
    • Stays in hospitals, surgeries, rehabilitation, and lost wages.
  • Noneconomic damages: intangible damages such as the following:
    • Pain and suffering, disfigurement, and loss of enjoyment of life.

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

The statute of limitations for premises liability claims in New York is generally three years. This means that you will have three years from the date of your accident to bring attention to your claim. It is important to understand this time period because failure to take legal action within three years may result in you being barred from suing. The sooner you bring attention to your claim, the better. Reach out to our experienced personal injury attorney today to begin this process. Give our firm a call today to schedule your initial consultation. We are prepared to fight for your right to compensation.

CONTACT OUR EXPERIENCED NEW YORK CITY FIRM

At Mark L. Bodner, P.C., we are committed to guiding clients through each step of the medical malpractice and personal injury claims process. Our firm understands how traumatic it can be when you become a victim of negligence. We are prepared to fight on your behalf to help you recover a maximum compensation award.聽Contact our firm today.