Injured on Someone Else’s Property in West Nyack? Know Your Rights.

When you visit someone else’s property—whether it’s a shopping mall, business, apartment, or public space—you expect it to be reasonably safe. Unfortunately, property owners don’t always act responsibly, and when they don’t, serious injuries happen.

The Law Office of Michael J. McConnell is a dedicated personal injury law firm serving West Nyack and Rockland County that can help you seek justice and compensation when you are injured on someone else’s property. If you’ve been hurt due to a hazardous condition on another’s property, contact our office today for a free consultation by calling (914) 810-0510 or submitting an online request for a free case evaluation with a New York injury attorney.

What Is Premises Liability?

Premises liability is the legal concept that property owners are responsible for keeping their property safe. When they cut corners and fail to maintain their property, they can be held liable for the injuries that result.

Types of Premises Liability Cases in West Nyack

The following types of accidents are the most common types of premises liability cases.

Slip and Fall Accidents

These are commonly caused by wet floors and icy sidewalks.

Trip and Fall Injuries

Situations such as loose rugs, damaged flooring, exposed wiring, and cluttered store aisles can cause trip and falls.

Negligent Security

Crimes such as assaults, robberies, rapes, stabbings, and shootings that occur due to poor lighting, broken locks, lack of cameras, or no security personnel can make a property owner liable for damages.

Dog Bites or Animal Attacks

Commonly occurs when a dog owner leaves their dog unleashed, fails to control them, or doesn’t warn visitors about an aggressive dog.

Swimming Pool Accidents and Drownings

These types of accidents tend to involve children, and the consequences can be deadly. Things like inadequate fencing, improperly trained lifeguards, lack of supervision, or no warning signs can result in a lawsuit against a business or property owner who operates a swimming pool.

Elevator and Escalator Accidents

Although we routinely take it for granted that these things will work without issue, the reality is that sometimes businesses fail to properly maintain or fix them.

Who Can Be Held Liable for Premises Liability in Rockland County?

In New York, property owners, landlords, tenants, business operators, and even government agencies can be sued for injuries occurring on their property. The key is to prove that they were negligent, which means that you need evidence that the responsible party knew or should’ve known about a dangerous condition and failed to address it in a timely manner.

Whether you were injured in a private home, a mall, a store, a gym, an apartment complex, or on city-owned property, a personal injury attorney serving West Nyack can thoroughly investigate the accident and seek full compensation from any and all responsible parties.

Proving a Premises Liability Case in West Nyack

To win a premises liability case, you must generally prove the following things

  1. A dangerous condition existed on the property.
  2. The property owner knew or should’ve known about it.
  3. They failed to take reasonable steps to fix it or warn about it.
  4. You were injured as a result.

The Law Office of Michael J. McConnell can work with investigators and various experts to build a strong premises liability case.

What Compensation Can You Get if You Are Injured on Someone’s Property Such as a Slip and Fall?

Victims of premises liability accidents can get compensated for a number of things, including medical expenses (past and future), lost income, reduced earning capacity, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and more.

By conducting a detailed investigation and getting to know how the injury impacted the client, a thorough personal injury lawyer can pursue an amount of money that will help you move forward.

Why Choose the Law Office of Michael J. McConnell?

Michael J. McConnell is a proud graduate of Nyack College and is now a personal injury lawyer serving West Nyack as well as the rest of Rockland County. He is deeply committed to personalized legal representation, responsive communication, and aggressive advocacy for people who have been seriously injured. The client’s needs must always come first, which is why these three core values guide the client experience at the Law Office of Michael J. McConnell:

  1. Constant contact with the client throughout their case so that they are informed every step of the way.
  2. Clear and direct communication so that they always know what to expect.
  3. Compassionate legal representation that recognizes the difficult time they are going through.

Schedule Your Free Consultation

If you’ve been injured due to unsafe conditions on someone else’s property, don’t wait to take action. There are strict deadlines that apply such as the statute of limitations. Plus – if you wait too long, crucial evidence can go missing. The sooner an attorney can get moving on your case, the more of an impact they can have.

Call (914) 810-0510 right now or request a free, no-obligation consultation through our website to speak with a West Nyack personal injury lawyer.

Let us fight for the justice and compensation that you deserve.