Accidents caused by insufficient lighting can lead to very serious injuries, and unfortunately, they are more common than you may think. Please continue reading and reach out to our experienced Bronx slip and fall lawyer to learn more about these accidents and how our legal team can assist you if you’ve been wrongfully harmed in one. Here are some of the questions you may have:
How do insufficient lighting accidents happen?
Insufficient lighting can lead to a wide array of accidents occurring. For example, in some cases, insufficient lighting will cause a pedestrian to fail to notice certain unsafe property conditions, such as a wet floor or ice left uncleared, and they will slip and fall as a result. In other cases, insufficient lighting can make it easier for certain crimes to occur, such as assaults, which may lead to injuries. Insufficient lighting can even prevent drivers from seeing pedestrians crossing the road. If you sustained an injury because of poor lighting, you may have a valid premises liability claim. That said, you should always do everything you can to document the facts of your injury, which can help you maximize your chances of winning a personal injury claim.
Is there a time limit on how long I will have to bring a personal injury claim for an injury?
There is. Here in New York State, the statute of limitations for most personal injury claims is three years. This means that typically, those who’ve been injured in an accident due to no fault of their own will only have three years from the date of their accident to take legal action against the party who injured them. Waiting longer than three years will generally result in them losing their right to sue. You should also note that if you were injured on property owned by the government or a municipality, you will only have a matter of months to file a Notice of Claim. Don’t make the mistake of waiting to bring your claim–simply bring your claim to our firm’s attention today. We are here to help you in any way we can.
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Our entire legal team is dedicated to providing the advice you need and the personalized attention you deserve. If you have been injured due to another party’s negligence, call 212-421-0300 or fill out our contact form to schedule a free consultation with a New York City personal injury lawyer. You may be entitled to financial compensation, which can help you on your road to recovery.
