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Have You Been Injured on Someone Else’s Property? Learn More About Your Potential Rights to Recovery

When an injury occurs on someone else's property, that person or entity can be held responsible. This responsibility is referred to as premises liability.

Premises liability is a broad area of law in the field of personal injury claims. These types of cases involve accidents that occur due to some form of negligence, which results in injuries. Property owners and business establishments have a duty to provide a safe environment, which often they fail to do because of laziness, inattention or just plain stupidity.

The following are examples of premises liability cases we handle:

Slip and fall: A fall accident can occur when there is a slippery substance on the ground, broken stairs, uneven floor or objects in a walkway. The premises owner can be held accountable for these incidents.

Chemical exposure: Tenants or customers, who are exposed to hazardous materials, including lead-based paint, asbestos and mold, can pursue New York or New Jersey premises liability claims. Property owners can be liable for damages, even if they claim that they were unaware of the problem.
Unsafe construction: Any construction on a property needs to be performed safely. When construction workers leave tools out or drop objects from significant heights, it can result in serious injuries.

Inadequate security: Claims have been made against apartment buildings, malls, hotels and other businesses that knew about crime problems, but did not take measures to protect customers. Property owners and managers are supposed to make sure tenants, guests and customers are as safe as possible from criminals or intruders. Having inadequate security, such as not enough security guards or weak locks could be grounds for a premises liability suit.

Fires: Nothing is more terrifying than to be trapped in a burning building, and burn injuries are the most painful and scarring, physically and emotionally. Faulty wiring, overloaded circuits, gas appliances and flammable liquids are among the sources of ignition of deadly fires. Your litigation team needs to work with the public authorities and private experts to determine the cause of a fire, and who is responsible.

If you have been injured on someone else's property in New York or New Jersey, the law firm of Hofmann & Schweitzer can help you. Our premises liability lawyers have extensive experience representing these types of cases and know how to get you the compensation in which you are entitled. Contact us at our New York office at 212-465-8840, our New Jersey office at 908-393-5662 or Toll Free at 800-362-9329.

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    Learn about common types of swimming pool accidents, the injuries that may result, and when to call a New York slip and fall attorney for help.
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    A New York slip and fall checklist from your New York slip and fall lawyer can help you remember what to do after a slip and fall accident injury.
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    Learn what you can do to make your potential slip and fall case as strong as possible and call a New York slip and fall lawyer for more information.
  • How to Prevent a Summer Slip and Fall Accident in New York from Ruining Next Winter   
    A New York slip and fall accident can happen anytime. If you’ve been injured in a fall, learn more about your rights from a New York slip and fall lawyer.
  • What is a New York Property Owner’s Responsibility to Prevent Slip and Falls?   
    Understand what a New York property owner responsibility to prevent accidents and call a New York slip and fall lawyer at 1-800-362-9329 if you’ve been hurt.
  • 3 Common Causes of New York Slip and Fall Accidents   
    Do you know the common causes of slip and fall injuries? Read this article and contact a New York slip and fall lawyer at 1-800-362-9329 to find out more.
  • 3 Steps to Take to Protect Your New York Injury Claim   
    Understand what to do after a fall or an injury on someone else’s property by reading this article and calling a New York injury lawyer at 1-800-263-9329.
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    New Jersey and New York deck collapses can lead to serious injuries. Read this library article to find out how these accidents happen and what injuries may result. For more information about your case, please call a New York injury lawyer at 1-800-362-9329.
  • The Potential Consequences of a Slip and Fall Brain Injury   
    Recognizing the potential consequences of a slip and fall brain injury can help you get the prompt and ongoing medical care that you need. Read this library article to find out what can happen after a slip and fall head injury and contact a New Jersey and New York slip and fall lawyer at 1-800-362-9329 or via our online contact form if you, or a loved one, have been hurt.
  • Potential Causes of Slip and Fall Head and Brain Injuries   
    While many slip and fall victims are at risk of serious head or brain injuries, there are certain situations where head injuries are more likely. Read this article to find out what puts you at risk for a serious head injury and make sure to consult a doctor every time you hit your head. For more information about your rights after a slip and fall head injury please contact a New Jersey and New York slip and fall lawyer at 1-800-362-9329 or via our online contact form.
  • What You Need to Know About Broken Ribs After a Fall   
    Broken ribs are significant injuries that can occur after a slip and fall accident. Read this library article to find out why broken rib injuries can be so severe and to find out how a New Jersey and New York injury lawyer can help you after you’ve been hurt.
  • Understanding Hip Fracture Injuries After a Fall   
    Only 25% of hip fracture patients make a full recovery. That means that 75% require ongoing care, have resulting disabilities, or die. Read this article to find out more about how the seriousness of a slip and fall hip fracture and your potential recovery. For more information, please contact a New Jersey and New York slip and fall accident lawyer at 1-800-362-9329 or via our online contact form.
  • What Poisons are You Breathing in at Home or Work?   
    Toxic substances can be hard to detect before they cause serious harm. If you’ve been exposed to a toxic substance in your apartment or office, or if your loved one has been killed by a toxic substance, then you may be entitled to damages for your injuries. Contact a New Jersey injury lawyer at Hofmann & Schweitzer for more information about your rights. We can be reached at 1-800-362-9329 or via our online contact form.
  • Seven Signs You Fractured Your Wrist in a Fall   
    A fractured wrist is a serious injury that is often incurred in a New Jersey or New York slip and fall accident. Left untreated, a fractured wrist can have devastating effects on a person’s ability to perform tasks most of us take for granted. Learn common symptoms of fractured wrists in this article and what to do if you’ve been hurt in a New York or New Jersey slip and fall. For more information, contact a New Jersey injury lawyer at 1-800-362-9329.
  • When to Call a Slip and Fall Lawyer   
    It can be difficult to know what to do after a slip and fall injury. When you contact a New York accident attorney at Hofmann & Schweitzer, your lawyer will help you every step of the way so that you never feel overwhelmed and so that you can get the damages that you deserve. Call us at 1-800-362-9329 for more information.
  • Recovering Damages for Slip and Fall Accidents if You Have a Pre-existing Condition   
    A pre-existing condition may not prevent you from recovering damages in a premises liability case, but it will certainly not make your case any easier. Read this article to learn how a previous condition can impact your recovery and what you and your New York City slip and fall lawyer can do about it. For more information about your case call a New York and New Jersey premises liability lawyer at 1-800-362-9329.
  • What Happens When You’re Injured at the Home of a Friend or Relative   
    If you’ve been hurt on the property of a friend or relative then many potential legal and personal issues may arise. Read this article to find out how to pursue damages and protect all of your interests. For more information, please contact a New York and New Jersey slip and fall lawyer at 1-800-362-9329.
  • 8 Symptoms That Your Back Injury May Be More Serious Than You Thought   
    Serious back injuries or spinal cord injuries can result from a trip or slip and fall accident. Read this library article to learn when your symptoms require prompt medical attention and when to contact a New York and New Jersey slip and fall accident lawyer.

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