Representing You for Injuries That Take Place on Public Property in NYC and NJ
It’s a fact of life that accidents happen. Every time you walk out the door of your home, a host of risks can await — namely, injuries to yourself or a loved one. When this happens, you need the services of The Law Office of Lau & Nicolello to get the settlement you deserve for injuries suffered.
First, let’s clarify just what is considered public property in New Jersey and New York City. It’s any land or possession owned by the government or one of its agencies that are used by the general public — such as parks, playgrounds, streets, sidewalks, schools, post offices and libraries. Governments at all levels must ensure that public spaces are safe for visitors.
Injury-causing accidents throughout NYC and New Jersey include:
- Slip and falls on public pavements
- Auto accidents as a result of road problems or faulty traffic lights
- Children’s fights in the schoolyard or classroom
- Drowning in public pools
- Electrocution from fallen power lines
- Child injuries on playground equipment that is faulty
- Injuries from falling tree branches in parks or on sidewalks
- Defective or missing handrails or guardrails
If you’ve been injured on public property in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, or Northern New Jersey, you may be able to recover damages for your injuries. At the Law Office of Lau & Nicolello, our personal injury attorneys are ready to advocate for your rights. Contact our firm today for a free consultation and case evaluation.
Public Transportation Accidents in NYC and NJ
Have You Been Injured on Public Transportation in New York City or NJ Transit? Get The Legal Representation You Need!
You rely on trains, subways, and buses to get you from Point A to Point B quickly and efficiently. But sometimes, things can go wrong, and an accident will happen — leaving you and/or a loved one injured as a result.
It’s the responsibility of public transportation systems to provide passengers with the highest degree of safety and care. Whether you’ve been hurt when the train or vehicle is moving or your injury in the station is due to negligence, the attorneys at the Law Offices of Lau & Nicolello can help.
Choose Knowledgeable Legal Representation For Public Transportation Accidents In New York City And New Jersey
As experienced personal injury attorneys in New York and New Jersey, The Law Offices of Lau & Nicolello can help you. We’re well aware of the special laws governing public transportation companies and how these laws affect deadlines and other aspects of personal injury claims.
We specialize in providing injury victims and their families with the full spectrum of legal support and advocacy they need. Injuries sustained in a subway or bus accident may be caused by:
Common causes of public transportation injuries:
- Being hit by a bus, train, or subway
- Slips and falls inside the bus or subway
- Getting crushed or caught in the subway doors
- Being dragged by the train
- Sudden stops that cause bodily harm as a result
- Being assaulted on the bus or subway
- Sub-par maintenance of equipment or its installation
Time is of the essence! Call The Law Offices of Lau & Nicolello Today.
Negligence is the most common reason for public transportation accidents in the New York City transit system or NJ Transit. If you or a loved one has been injured, call the attorneys at the Law Office of Lau & Nicolello to get you the settlement you deserve. Contact our firm today for a free consultation and case evaluation.