New York Municipal Liability Lawyer
Government Liability Injury Law Firm New York
With over two decades of civil litigation experience, the Law Firm of Leandros A. Vrionedes, P.C. provides exceptional representation to clients involved in municipal liability matters. We have handled a wide range municipal liability cases that involved simple, straightforward issues to complex cases involving intricate New York State laws and issues.  Living in such a busy, metropolitan city as New York, people are susceptible to a variety of unfortunate accidents, such as being injured on subway platforms or by moving buses. The injuries people suffer from such accidents can range in severity, from minor cuts and bruises to significant injuries such as broken bones, concussions, or spinal injuries. Individuals are frequently left with rising medical expenses, lost wages, and rehabilitative costs. At the Law Firm of Leandros A. Vrionedes, P.C. we successfully represent clients in a diverse array of municipal liability cases against municipal agencies and governmental agencies at the state, county, and city levels. We provide assistance to injured plaintiffs in the following types of municipal liability matters: -
Defective or broken sidewalks causing trip and falls, or slip and falls -
Improperly maintained or designed public streets and roadways -
Dangerous conditions in public parks -
Injuries incurred while on subway or train platforms -
Improper maintenance of publicly-owned equipment causing physical harm -
Improper maintenance or operation of public vehicles such as buses -
Poorly designed or maintained public structures -
Police brutality and excessive force to individuals in police custody Municipal liability laws are specialized and distinct from other areas of law. There are strict and narrow deadlines for filing claims against governmental entities in New York. For example, the time period for filing a notice of claim against a municipality is generally 90 days from the date of the accident. Plaintiffs then have, subject to certain exceptions, within one year and 90 days from the date of the accident to initiate a lawsuit against the municipal entity. Furthermore, if the case involves a defective condition, such as crosswalks that are littered with gaping potholes, the applicable municipality that is responsible for the condition must have had at least 15 days prior notice of the defective condition before the date of the accident. To ensure that you do not miss a crucial deadline for filing a particular claim against a municipality, it is important to have a lawyer advise you of the different deadlines regarding when claims must be filed. We have achieved excellent results for our clients because we understand the specific operational procedures and regulations of governmental agencies. Having this breadth of knowledge enables us to provide our clients with vigorous, comprehensive advocacy and representation. |
