Municipal Liability

New York Municipal Liability Attorneys

The attorneys at Pazer, Epstein & Jaffe, P.C., have decades of experience in aggressively pursuing injury claims for our clients against New York municipalities and other local government entitles. If you have been hurt due to a local government's negligence, contact us at our offices in New York City and Long Island to discuss a municipal liability claim.

Many clients who come in to our offices are not even certain they have a liability case. We invite you to talk with one of our experienced municipal liability attorneys about your case. If you have been injured, you may very well have a valid claim for compensation.

Municipal liability can occur in many different ways, such as when a city bus driver, city train conductor, or subway operator is negligent, causing an accident that results in injuries. Police officers involved in a car chase with a suspect may hit a bystander, causing serious injuries or death. Something as simple as a falling tree branch or a sidewalk that is not level can result in injuries. A slip and fall at the local municipal pool may likely have been prevented if there was more attention paid to the hazard.

At Pazer, Epstein & Jaffe, P.C., we have handled municipal liability cases that have resulted from very ugly incidents. When a police officer goes overboard in apprehending a suspect, causing injuries, the municipality that governs the police department must be held accountable.

Determining municipal liability can be tricky. Our job is to determine what municipal land is and what commercial or residential property is. There are other complicated factors as well in determining whether there is municipal liability. We encourage you to come into our office if you suspect that a municipality is responsible for your injuries in any way. Do not assume that you do not have a case.

For more information or to schedule a free consultation with an experienced lawyer regarding municipal liability, please contact us.