If you suffer a serious personal injury because of an unsafe condition on someone’s property in Buffalo or elsewhere in New York State, you may be able to recover monetary damages from the property owner under the theory of “premises liability.” Premises liability is a general term applied to accidents that occur on property as a result of negligent maintenance or a dangerous condition.
In New York State, both business owners and homeowners are required to maintain their property in a manner that provides a safe environment for those who may be visiting that property various reasons, visit the property. If, for example, a property owner fails to repair an uneven sidewalk and suffers an injury caused by tripping over it, the individual injured may be able to bring a claim for various damages resulting from the injury. These damages may include medical expenses, lost wages and pain and suffering. Premises Liability cases involve injuries sustained on the property or premises of a negligent third party.
In addition to establishing the degree of the injury, the success of a premises liability case may also involve issues such as how long the problem that caused the injury was present on the property and how likely it was that the property owner should have been aware of the hazard.
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