Municipal Liability

Blank, Goolnick & Dittenhoefer - New York City

Municipal Premises Liability Attorneys ● Trip & Fall Injury ● Slip & Fall Lawyers

When you've been harmed from a fall on city property, whether because of a slip and fall on a sidewalk, a trip and fall in a parking lot, or in a mass transit accident on a city road due to negligence on the part of a city employee, the personal injury attorneys at the New York law firm of Blank, Goolnick & Dittenhoefer, can help you understand and protect your rights. To learn more about premises liability, wrongful death, or other personal injury claims against cities or other municipal entities, contact personal injury attorney at Blank, Goolnick & Dittenhoefer today.

646-233-2769 ● Free Consultation ● 866-935-4467

In some situations, a city, village, borough, or other municipality can be sued for personal injuries which were the result of a dangerous or unsafe physical condition or activity conducted by the municipality, its agents, or its employees.

Dangerous, Unsafe, or Hazardous Conditions

In general, a condition or activity is dangerous or unsafe if it creates an unreasonable risk of injury or harm. Dangerous or unsafe conditions which may give rise to a personal injury claim can be the result of a failure to maintain the property, inadequate or negligent maintenance or repair of the property, or a construction defect.

Personal injury cases based on premises liability include:

• Slip & fall accidents - slippery steps, wet floors, negligent snow removal (removal of snow made a condition more hazardous)
• Sidewalk / trip & fall accidents - defective sidewalk, sidewalk depression, holes in sidewalk, sidewalk grate, uncovered manhole on sidewalk, uneven sidewalk, unlit stairwell, stairway with no handrail
• Parking lot accidents - uncovered manholes, negligent snow removal, improperly marked or faded lines, negligently concealed or unmarked curbs
• Industrial accidents
• Construction site accidents
• Negligent security - inadequate security

New York City Municipal Liability Attorneys

We understand our clients have been hurt and look to us for knowledgeable assistance and unwavering guidance throughout their legal process. We take time to educate clients regarding the law as relates to their claim, and we take pride in offering clients.

• Direct partner contact on all matters
• Aggressive representation designed to protect our clients' rights
• Clear answers to questions
• Steady guidance throughout the legal process

We explain all legal rights clearly, make known all available options, and help manage the related issues of unpaid medical bills, household expenses, and the necessity of further medical treatment.

Contact Our New York Slip & Fall Lawyers

If you or a loved one has sustained serious injuries as a result of a dangerous or unsafe condition on municipal property, contact a personal injury lawyer at the New York law office of Blank, Goolnick & Dittenhoefer today. We offer a free consultation.

Additional Information: Premises Liability ● Wrongful Death ● Catastrophic Injuries

• Premises Liability Practice Center
• Wrongful Death FAQ
• Catastrophic Injuries Practice Center

The attorneys of Blank, Goolnick & Dittenhoefer, represent clients throughout the New York City area, including Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens, NY.

Nassau County ● Suffolk County ● Kings County ● Queens County ● New York County ● Bronx County

Free Consultation ● Spanish Language Services Available

Blank, Goolnick & Dittenhoefer
111 John Street
Suite 1806
New York, NY 10038
Phone: 646-233-2769
Toll Free: 866-935-4467
Fax: 212-925-2935*

* To protect our clients we do not accept legal service via fax machine or email.