Brooklyn Premises Liability Lawyer

Were you injured in a premises liability accident in Brooklyn, NY?

At The Edelsteins, Faegenburg, & Blyakher LLP, we provide recognized premises liability representation for injured clients throughout Brooklyn.

If you’ve been injured in a premises liability accident in Brooklyn, our Brooklyn, NY premises liability lawyer can determine who owned, controlled, and maintained the property and pursue compensation from the owner and its insurers. We obtain the maintenance records, inspection reports, and video, document your injuries, and negotiate the claim, and we file suit when an insurer will not offer fair compensation.

The Edelsteins, Faegenburg, & Blyakher LLP is a Brooklyn trial firm recognized by Best Lawyers and Super Lawyers, and its attorneys represent injured clients on a contingency basis. Contact us to discuss your claim.

Premises Liability Lawyer Brooklyn, NY

A premises liability lawyer represents people injured by a hazardous condition on property that someone else owns or controls, such as a wet floor, a broken stair, or a failed elevator. The claim is brought against the owner, manager, or tenant responsible for the area, and it requires proof that the responsible party knew or should have known of the danger.

HPD data shows 85,120 Class C violations, which the agency classifies as immediately hazardous, issued in Brooklyn in 2025, up from 84,665 in 2024. A premises liability attorney in Brooklyn, NY examines who controlled the property, what the owner knew, and how long the hazard existed.

Types of Premises Liability Cases We Handle in Brooklyn

Premises claims arise in homes, stores, public buildings, and work sites, and each setting involves a different responsible party. The categories below describe the claims we handle for Brooklyn clients.

• Slip and fall. Wet floors, ice, spills, and leaks cause falls in lobbies, stores, restaurants, and stairwells. We identify who maintained the area and whether a warning or a repair was ever made.
• Trip and fall. Uneven flooring, loose carpet, cluttered walkways, and poor lighting cause a different kind of fall than a spill. We photograph the defect and document how long it existed.
• Stairway and handrail defects. Broken steps, missing railings, and poorly lit stairs can cause serious injuries in apartment buildings and commercial properties. We review inspection records and complaints made to the owner or manager.
• Elevator and escalator accidents. Elevator malfunctions such as misleveling and faulty doors can reach the owner, the maintenance company, the installer, and the manufacturer. We obtain the maintenance logs and service history.
• Negligent security. Owners who fail to provide working locks, lighting, or guards may be responsible when a foreseeable crime injures a visitor or tenant. We pursue negligent security claims by showing prior incidents and what the owner did about them.
• Apartment and landlord negligence. Tenants and guests hurt by unsafe conditions may have a claim against a landlord who knew of the problem. We review the lease, repair requests, and violations.
• Store and restaurant injuries. Commercial owners must keep aisles, entrances, and floors reasonably safe for customers. We obtain video and employee records that show how the hazard formed and who discovered it.
• Construction accidents. Workers and visitors hurt at a private construction site may have claims against the owner, the contractor, or another party. We identify each company on the site and the insurance behind it.

Why Choose The Edelsteins, Faegenburg, & Blyakher LLP as My Premises Liability Lawyer in Brooklyn, NY?

Investigating What the Owner Knew

A premises claim depends on proof that the owner created the hazard or knew, or should have known, about it. We build that proof from maintenance logs, inspection records, incident reports, and video, which is what clients should expect from a personal injury lawyer in Brooklyn, NY.

Paul J. Edelstein belongs to the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, and Glenn K. Faegenburg has been listed by Super Lawyers for ten years. We also review the owner’s repair history and prior complaints, because a hazard that was reported and left in place shows that the owner had notice.

Recoveries From Worksite and Facility Injuries

Our firm has recovered over $100 million for injured clients, including these results involving dangerous work and facility conditions:

• $36,000,000 settlement for a construction worker struck by a utility pole, the largest personal injury settlement ever reported in New York State
• $5,460,000 verdict for a JFK worker who sustained pelvic fractures after being crushed by a forklift
• $5,500,000 for a construction worker struck by an excavator bucket
• $2,750,000 for a storage facility worker struck by a forklift

Each case depends on its own facts, and these results do not predict the outcome of another claim. You owe nothing to start your case, and our fee is paid only if we recover compensation for you.

Understanding Premises Liability Cases in Brooklyn, NY

What Is the Premises Liability Case Timeline?

Premises claims often require records from several parties, so the early stages involve more investigation than negotiation. New York generally allows three years from the injury to file suit under CPLR 214, and claims against a city agency or public authority follow shorter deadlines.

Stage	What happens
Treatment and notice	You receive care, and we notify the owner and its insurers and ask that video and records be preserved.
Investigation	We obtain maintenance logs, inspection reports, incident reports, and prior complaints.
Demand	Once your condition is stable, we send the insurer the medical records and a demand.
Negotiation	The insurer responds, and the parties negotiate.
Lawsuit	If the claim does not resolve, we file suit and the parties exchange evidence.
Resolution	The case ends in a settlement or a verdict.

What Are Important Aspects of a Premises Liability Case?

A premises claim generally rests on four elements, and the evidence for each differs.

1. Duty. The owner or occupier owed a duty of reasonable care to people lawfully on the property.
2. Dangerous condition. A hazard existed, such as a spill, a defect, or inadequate security.
3. Notice. The owner created the hazard, or knew or should have known of it in time to repair it or warn visitors. That knowledge is the basis of owner liability for an injury.
4. Causation. The hazard caused the injuries.

A tenant’s complaint to HPD creates a record of an unsafe condition, and that record can help show what the owner was told.

Damages, Liability, and Compensation for Premises Liability Cases

Liability rests on negligence, and responsibility can reach an owner, a landlord, a property manager, a tenant, or a contractor. Under CPLR 1411, a recovery is reduced by the injured person’s share of fault. The value of a claim depends on the injuries, the proof of liability, and the available insurance, so it cannot be set at the first meeting.

Compensation can include:

• Medical expenses, including surgery, therapy, and future treatment
• Lost earnings and any reduced ability to work
• Pain and suffering and the effect of the injuries on daily life
• Wrongful death damages for the losses a family suffers when a fall or accident is fatal

What Should You Bring to Your Premises Liability Consultation?

Evidence of the hazard is as important as your medical records.

• Photographs of the hazard, the surrounding area, and your footwear
• Medical records, discharge papers, and bills
• The property’s address and the name of the owner or manager, if you know it
• Any incident report, along with the names of witnesses
• Pay stubs or an employer letter showing missed work

The first consultation is free. We review where and how you were hurt, discuss your options, and explain what to do after a fall to protect your claim.

Most Dangerous Locations for Premises Accidents in Brooklyn

HPD records show where hazardous conditions are most often cited in Brooklyn housing. A violation is not an injury, but it identifies buildings where a hazard was documented. The table counts Class C violations issued in 2025.

ZIP code	Area	Class C violations
11226	Flatbush and East Flatbush	10,574
11213	Crown Heights	5,242
11212	Brownsville	5,081
11225	Crown Heights and Prospect Lefferts Gardens	4,976
11207	East New York	4,234

Reach Out to The Edelsteins, Faegenburg, & Blyakher LLP to Schedule a Consultation

A hazard may be repaired soon after an injury, so early photographs and records matter. At The Edelsteins, Faegenburg, & Blyakher LLP, the first consultation is free, and our fee is paid only from a recovery. Contact us to speak with our Brooklyn premises liability lawyer, and we will review the property, the owner’s responsibility, and your options.