$3 Million Premises Liability Settlement in New York

Raphaelson & Levine secured a $3 million settlement for a New York resident who suffered serious injuries caused by dangerous conditions on another party's property.

Injured by a Negligent Property Owner in New York

Our client was injured due to hazardous conditions that a New York property owner had failed to address. The injuries were significant enough to require medical intervention, and the recovery process forced our client out of work and into a period of financial uncertainty. What should have been a safe environment turned into the site of a life-altering accident.

The physical toll was compounded by the frustration of knowing the accident was entirely preventable. Property owners in New York have a legal duty to maintain safe conditions for anyone lawfully on their premises — a duty that was clearly breached in this case.

Breaking Through Denials and Delay Tactics

The property owner's insurance carrier deployed a familiar strategy: deny knowledge of the hazard, dispute the severity of the injuries, and make offers designed to exhaust rather than compensate. Our premises liability attorneys refused to accept that approach.

Through records requests and witness interviews, we uncovered a pattern of prior complaints about conditions at the property. This evidence undermined the owner's claim of ignorance and established that the dangerous condition had existed long enough for reasonable steps to have been taken. Medical experts retained by our team documented the full scope of our client's injuries and the ongoing treatment they would require.

A $3 Million Result That Reflects Real Accountability

The settlement covers medical costs, lost wages, future treatment needs, and compensation for the pain and physical limitations our client continues to face. It also sends a clear message to this property owner about the cost of neglecting safety obligations.

"When a property owner ignores repeated warnings about unsafe conditions, they cannot hide behind claims of ignorance after someone gets hurt. The evidence in this case was clear, and this settlement reflects the real consequences of their negligence."

— Andrew Levine, Founding Partner at Raphaelson & Levine

If you have been injured on someone else's property in New York, our premises liability lawyers have extensive experience proving negligence and holding property owners accountable. Contact us today for a free case evaluation.