Typically, tenants trust that their landlord maintains a safe environment for them. However, that is not always the case. Tragic apartment accidents and injuries may occur due to negligence. Individuals can hold their landlords civilly liable for an apartment accident. Landlords have a responsibility to uphold a safe climate for their tenants. If they fail to remedy any dangerous conditions, they may be held liable for any injuries that happen on their property. However, a victim must prove that their injury was caused by a landlord’s negligence. If you were injured in an apartment accident where you sustained an injury due to landlord negligence, contact an experienced and determined New York City slip and fall lawyer who can help you recover reasonable damages for your injuries.
How can I hold my landlord civilly liable for an injury?
Under the law, victims must satisfy the burden of proof by proving that their injuries were inflicted due to a landlord’s negligence. Tenants can only hold their landlords civilly liable for an apartment accident if they can prove that:
- The landlord had a duty of care to maintain a safe environment for tenants
- The landlord failed to take reasonable action to prevent the accident
- The landlord should have fixed the hazardous condition or placed a warning sign around the dangerous area
- The victim’s injuries were directly caused by negligence
- The landlord omits they were at fault
A victim may fulfill the burden of proof by:
- Seeking medical attention and keeping any pertinent medical records
- Filing an incident or police report
- Taking photos or video footage of the hazardous condition that was left unattended that caused your injuries
- Take photos or video proof if a landlord failed to put the proper hazard signs, warning tenants of the dangerous conditions
- Ask any witnesses for their contact information- they may be able to back up your claim
What is the statute of limitations?
In New York, a victim has three years from the date the injury was inflicted to file a claim against a negligent property owner. If a victim fails to file a claim against a negligent party, they will be barred from ever doing so in the future. A victim can file a claim at any point within those three years, however, if they wait too long they may lose their chance of being financially compensated for their injuries.
If you or a loved one has been injured in an apartment accident due to a landlord’s negligence, contact one of our trusted attorneys. Our firm of exceptional team members is committed to helping victims seek the justice they deserve.
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