$2.4 Million Premises Liability Settlement in New York

Raphaelson & Levine secured a $2.4 million premises liability settlement for a New York resident who suffered serious injuries caused by hazardous conditions on a negligently maintained property.

Injured by Unsafe Property Conditions in New York

Our client was injured on a property where the owner had failed to address known dangerous conditions. The injuries were serious enough to require medical treatment and to disrupt our client's ability to work and carry out daily activities. What should have been a safe environment turned hazardous due to the property owner's neglect.

Premises liability cases in New York require proving that the property owner knew — or should have known — about the dangerous condition and failed to remedy it. In this case, the evidence pointed clearly to an owner who had ignored warning signs.

Building the Case Against a Negligent Property Owner

The property owner's insurance carrier denied liability from the outset, arguing the condition was not foreseeable and that our client shared fault. Our premises liability attorneys obtained maintenance logs, prior inspection reports, and records of previous complaints about conditions at the property. This documentation established that the owner had actual notice of the hazard — and chose not to fix it.

We also retained expert witnesses who evaluated the property's condition and testified that the dangerous situation violated applicable maintenance standards and building codes. The combination of documented notice and expert analysis left the defense with little room to deny responsibility.

A $2.4 Million Recovery

The $2.4 million settlement provides compensation intended to cover our client's medical bills, lost wages, and the pain and suffering caused by injuries that a responsible property owner would have prevented. This outcome reinforces the principle that property owners in New York bear a legal duty to maintain safe conditions for anyone on their premises.

"Property owners have a legal obligation to fix dangerous conditions they know about. When they receive complaints, see the hazard themselves, and still do nothing, the law holds them responsible for what happens next. This case is a reminder that negligence has consequences."

— Andrew Levine, Founding Partner at Raphaelson & Levine

If you've been injured due to unsafe conditions on someone else's property in New York, our premises liability attorneys have extensive experience proving property owner negligence, and are ready to review your case. Contact us today for a free case evaluation.