What we handle
Every property owner, landlord and business in New York must keep its premises reasonably safe for visitors. Evan Goldberg has chaired Premises Liability programs for the New York State Trial Lawyers Institute and wrote the Premises Liability chapter of a New York State Bar Association treatise.
Dangerous property conditions we handle
- Falling objects, collapsing shelves and loose fixtures
- Elevator and escalator accidents
- Broken doors, gates and railings
- Swimming pool and drowning accidents
- Unsafe parking lots, garages and walkways
- Construction hazards left open to the public
- Fires and burns caused by code violations
If you were hurt in a fall, see our slip and fall page.
What you have to prove in a premises liability case
The owner created the hazard, or knew or should have known about it and didn't fix it in reasonable time. Different rules apply to public property, including prior written notice laws and a 90-day notice of claim.
We also handle landlord liability and assault and negligent security claims. Read about the premises liability process.
Serving clients across Rockland County — see our Rockland County personal injury lawyer page.
FAQ
Often the store or property owner, and sometimes a maintenance or security contractor.
Slip and fall is one type of premises liability. Premises liability covers any injury caused by an unsafe property condition.
Talk to Evan about your case.
Free, confidential consultation. Home and hospital visits available.
More practice areas
Other cases we handle
Workplace Accidents
Workplace injuries in Spring Valley, Rockland County, and New York City — protecting injured workers' rights.
Car & Motor Vehicle Accidents
Auto, truck, motorcycle, pedestrian, bicycle, and rideshare collisions.
Construction Accidents
NY Labor Law §240 and §241 scaffold, ladder, and site-injury claims.
Undocumented Worker Injuries
Immigration status does not matter. Undocumented workers have the same right to full compensation under New York Labor Law.
Slip, Trip & Fall
Snow and ice, broken stairs, defective sidewalks, and wet floors.
Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect
Bedsores, falls, malnutrition, medication errors, physical and emotional abuse.