If you have been injured because of unsafe buildings and grounds, dangerous conditions in stores or malls and other places of business, your case falls into an area of law known as Premises Liability. Such a claim may arise in all sorts of premises, be it a private home, a retail business, a cultural or sporting event, a public or private walkway or thoroughfare. The legal responsibility of the property owner varies according to the particular facts of the case.

To determine if you are eligible to receive compensation for your injuries, an attorney must first prove that the property owner was negligent, that he or she knew about the dangerous situation and did nothing to prevent injury. It is not uncommon for the situation that caused the accident to be covered up or removed by the property owner immediately following the accident. For example, if you slipped and fell because of a shampoo spill in a grocery store, the owner is likely to clean the area, removing the evidence. Premises liability claims require immediate, skilled investigation to ensure a successful result. To discuss your claim, contact our personal injury attorneys at our home office in Poughkeepsie, New York.