If you have a child who was injured while on someone else's property in New York, you may be wondering if the property owner can be held responsible. In some cases, they can be held liable for what is known as an "attractive nuisance." Keep reading to learn more about attractive nuisances in New York, and how a lawyer can help you hold property owners responsible for your child’s injuries or death.
What Is an Attractive Nuisance?
An attractive nuisance is a legal identification of liability in the state of New York. It stipulates that an owner of property can be held responsible for injuries sustained to trespassers when the owner knows, or should know, that their property contains a hazard likely to attract children who may not appreciate the risk posed by that hazard.
Examples of these types of hazards include:
- Pools
- Abandoned vehicles
- Fire pits
- Unsecured manmade objects on the property
Types of Attractive Nuisance Accidents
Attractive nuisances on someone else's property can lead to dangerous and potentially life-threatening accidents for children. The types of accidents that can result from an attractive nuisance include the following:
- Trips, slips, and falls
- Drowning
- Electrocution
- Burns
How to Prove a Property Owner Is Liable for Your Child’s Injuries
If your child has been injured in an accident on someone else's property, the first step is to determine whether the property owner is liable.
To prove liability, it is crucial to show that the owner was aware of a hazard or potential hazard and failed to take appropriate measures to protect people from it. In legal terms, this means providing evidence that the owner should have known about the harm and taken steps to prevent such incidents by either warning against it, repairing it, or removing it entirely.
Contact Our Experienced Personal Injury Lawyers in Brooklyn for a Free Consultation Today
When your child is injured while on someone else's property illegally, it can be overwhelming. One of the most important steps you can take to protect your rights and focus on the road to recovery for your child is to hire an attorney with expertise in the area of attractive nuisance law.
At Belushin Law Firm, P.C., our team of personal injury lawyers have a great deal of experience in this field. Our legal team can help maximize potential compensation and efficiently navigate the complex legal process that comes with this type of case. With our well-qualified personal injury attorneys representing you and your family’s interests, you can be sure that all options for recovering damages are explored.
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