Were you hurt on public or private property? Let us help you. Property owners and managers in Brooklyn are responsible for keeping their properties safe. When they don’t, they might be liable for the injuries. We can investigate your accident and explain your options under New York’s premises liability laws.
Reach out to Hecht, Kleeger & Damashek, P.C. at (212) 490-5700 or online. We offer 100% free consultations.
You were in an accident and got hurt. What should you do next? If you aren’t sure, talk with our Brooklyn personal injury lawyers. We’ll ask whether you were in a public or private location? This impacts the claim process. Did you have permission to be there? The answer affects the owner’s responsibilities. What do you think caused the accident? We have to prove there was a hazard that caused you harm.
We always thoroughly investigate the accident. Even if you know what happened, like slipping on a spill, we need evidence. During our investigation, we also look for violations of the New York City Building Code. If the owner or manager were breaking the law, it could help your case.
Our premises liability lawyers will use evidence of the property hazard, the owner’s actions, and your injuries to demand compensation. There are multiple elements in a premises liability claim, and we’ll prove each one. We have experience proving owners or managers didn’t protect their guests from harm and winning excellent compensation for our clients.
Over the years, we’ve won million and multimillion-dollar settlements and court awards. While we can’t guarantee your case is worth a certain amount, we promise to fight for the maximum compensation. Please feel free to ask us how we’ve handled similar cases to yours and the results we achieved.
What’s most important after an accident is getting medical help. The second most important step is talking with a premises liability attorney about the law. Premises liability law is complicated. A lot of factors will influence how we handle your case.
Property owners in Brooklyn are responsible for providing a safe environment and protecting their visitors from preventable harm. It’s called a duty of care. To win compensation, you have to show the owner or manager didn’t provide a safe environment, and you were hurt.
We keep mentioning property owners and managers. That’s because what matters is who controlled the property. It might be the owner, a property manager, or a commercial tenant. We’ll find out who was in charge of keeping you safe. That way, we file a claim against the right person or business.
It matters whether you’re going up against a private company or a government entity. If you were hurt in a public location, you might have an administrative claim first. Under New York City’s Administrative Code, you have 90 days to file a notice of claim with the right agency.
It also matters if you were trespassing. Property owners only have to take reasonable steps to protect people who had permission to be on the property. If you were violating the law by being there, it’s a different standard.
We often handle cases involving:
We’re here to help when you or a loved one are recovering from:
Let HKD Explain Premises Liability Law & What You Deserve:
To win your premises liability case, we’ll use evidence to prove:
You might have a right to compensation for your:
When you file a claim, expect the owner or manager to fight back. They won’t want to pay you for your injuries. We highly recommend hiring a premises liability attorney to be ready for these defenses.
The owner may claim:
Let’s take a closer look at one of those defenses – whether the owner knew about the hazard matters. If the owner knew, that’s called actual notice. But a property owner or manager can’t protect you from something they don’t know about. The question becomes whether the owner reasonably should’ve known about the danger, which would be called constructive notice. In that case, you could still win compensation.
Another defense is comparative negligence, which comes up when the owner or manager claims you were partly at fault. New York has a pure comparative fault rule. If you were somewhat to blame, the insurer or court assigns you a percentage of liability. Your compensation is reduced by that percentage, no matter how high it is.
Are you ready to get started? Call us today and set up your free initial consultation. We want to hear about what’s happened. Then we’ll explain what we can do next. If you’re hurt because of a negligent property owner or manager, we’ll fight for you to get maximum compensation.
Contact us online or call (212) 490-5700 for a free consultation. There are no upfront fees. You only pay us if we recover compensation for you.
CLIENT REVIEWS
09/09/2021
When I spoke to Mr.Noah Reiss he gave me valuable legal advice. Connected the dots who and why. He is a great asset to this firm. Will call him again as a friend. Thank you so much.
08/11/2021
Ross Raggio, did an amazing job on my case. The office staff was responsive and very helpful to my questions and concerns. I had a very good experience. I highly recommend this firm.
06/22/2021
I had a great lawyer with a great Paralegal that made everything easy to understand.
04/01/2021
I am extremely satisfied and pleased most of all grateful for the services of Jonathan and his team! It is such a relief to have a strong team supporting you through a process that’s stressful. Thank you again for everything.
03/01/2021
Hetch,Kleeger & Damashek, P.C., is the law office I highly recommend. My attorney Judd Kleeger, accomplished to represent me, support my needs & secure my future after suffering a traumatic accident. Other lawyers couldn’t guarantee this to me but Judd…
02/25/2021
I can say without hesitation that if you are injured due to someone else’s fault, that no one will fight harder and more passionately for you than Jordan Hecht and Judd Kleeger. I have worked side by side with them…
02/23/2021
I highly recommend the law firm of Hecht, Kleeger & Damashek – as well as my attorney, Jordan Hecht. Jordan was able to answer all of my questions and put me at ease. He was always responsive and patient. He…
02/23/2021
I have referred numerous cases to Judd Kleeger and the team at HKD. I feel very confident when i refer a client that they will be treated with the highest regard. Each of my referrals has had very positive experiences…
01/29/2021
I was always able to reach my attorney Judd Kleeger with any concern I had about my case. He responded timely and with the utmost courtesy to my sometimes desperate phone calls and email. He knew exactly what to do…
01/19/2021
The attorneys at Hecht, Kleeger & Damashek are smart, professional, responsive and dedicated to achieving the best results for their clients. Most importantly, they are trustworthy and genuinely good people who you can depend upon.
01/18/2021
Judd Kleeger and his team are extremely competent, super professional and have achieved consistently better results than I or my clients had anticipated. He is my “go to” PI team. This was my experience over a decade and not just…
01/15/2021
I have known Judd Kleeger for over a decade now. By far the smartest hardest working attorney I have ever dealt with. His advice has been spot on time and time again. Highly recommend him.
01/15/2021
I retained Judd Kleeger for a personal injury case. I would, without hesitation, recommend Judd, and his firm, for anyone who finds themselves in a situation that demands a tenacious advocate who will not stop fighting until he gets results.
01/15/2021
I can’t recommend Judd Kleeger enough. He is without a doubt the most professional lawyer I’ve encountered. Judd Kleeger is diligent and quick in his responses, always making sure his clients are in the right hands. I’ve never had to…
01/14/2021
Judd Kleeger is an exceptional attorney who makes sure to get the best possible outcome for his client. He is always available, and is knowledgeable, prepared and dedicated to his clients. He is not afraid to go to trial and…
01/14/2021
Mr. Judd Kleeger and his team at Hecht, Kleeger & Damashek are great! They always provide very thoughtful and caring advice. Mr. Kleeger is extremely professional and very easy to work with.
01/06/2021
We quickly had to get legal counsel and we contacted Jordan Hecht. The rapport and guidance was outstanding at all times, prompt, timely and open for calls and updates. I can’t thank Jordan enough for his care, work and expertise….
12/29/2020
Had a great experience with attorney Ross Raggio. He was professional and attentive every step of the way – would highly recommend.
12/28/2020
Mr. Ross Raggio and his team at Hecht, Kleeger & Damashek, P.C., provided excellent legal services. His team and him were absolutely great, always returning calls or emails when we had questions about the case. Always very cordial, caring and…
12/11/2020
My wife and i are very grateful to Mr. Jordan Hecht for his sincere compassion and legal assistance during one of the most challenging time in our lives. He was extremely professional and answered all of our concerns. Mr. Hecht…
12/10/2020
Very professional and very responsive. I would highly recommend this firm to anyone in need of an attorney. The attorney Ross Raggio, who was personally assigned to my case consistently followed through and was able to bring the case to…
12/08/2020
Mr. Ross Raggio went above and beyond to settle my case during the height of the pandemic, a time when my options appeared limited and the likelihood of a satisfactory resolution seemed slim. He was responsive and professional, and was…
12/07/2020
I was a sole practitioner specializing in personal injury law in NYC for more than 36 years. When I decided to retire, I had to make several critical decisions before terminating my practice. To whom should I refer my clients…
12/07/2020
Ross was always available and working with my best interests, also very thorough with any questions I had along the case. Will recommend to others!
12/04/2020
Jordan Hecht of Hecht, Kleeger & Damashek is the best lawyer I’ve ever worked with. He is smart, tough, and very professional. I highly recommend the firm and could not have asked for a better outcome.
12/03/2020
The HKD law firm is highly professional, responsive and caring. They were willing to handle my case when other firms declined. Not only did we win our case, but received a huge settlement.
12/03/2020
My representation by Jordan Hecht and the whole staff at Hecht, Kleeger and Damashek was top notch professional and very productive
12/02/2020
I have had the pleasure to work alongside Ross Raggio on several matters. He is an extremely talented attorney with an exceptional understanding of the law. I would recommend him and HK&D to anyone looking for a personal injury attorney.
12/02/2020
I came to know the firm through my relationship with one of the partners, Jordan Hecht. Jordan and I became close friends in law school. I have since referred several cases to Jordan and his firm ranging from a mesothelioma…
12/02/2020
From the moment that I contacted this Law firm and got assigned Mr. Ross. They have been nothing but helpful, Especially Mr. Ross. In the time that Mr. Ross took my case, it took him 3 months to a get…
01/21/2020
I cannot speak highly enough about this firm. The situation that necessitated my need for legal representation was very stressful on me and my family and the lawyers here were with me every step of the way. I could always…
07/05/2015
I retained Hecht, Kleeger & Damashek for a serious personal injury case. They were very professional and managed to obtain a settlement for me that far exceeded my expectations. I would strongly recommend this firm for anyone’s legal needs.
07/05/2015
After meeting a half dozen lawyers at different firms, I decided to go to Hecht, Kleeger and Damashek. As soon as I met Jon Damashek, I knew I had to look no further. Mr. Damashek made me feel at ease…
07/05/2015
After meeting with Jon Damashek I knew immediately he was the right attorney for me. I had met with other attorneys in the past, but Jon’s experience, knowledge, and track record were most impressive. I highly recommend Jon Damashek and…
07/05/2015
I know all three named partners at this firm and highly recommend them. They are very professional and tireless advocates for their clients. If you need a personal injury attorney, you cannot do better than Hecht, Kleeger & Damashek.
07/05/2015
I have worked with countless attorneys over the years and Jon Damashek stands out among them. I have seen first hand him advocate for his clients vigorously. He fights for the rights of the seriously injured, does not back down…
07/05/2015
I had the opportunity to work with Jon Damashek and had an amazing experience. I have known Jon for many years and always felt very comfortable relying on his expertise and knowledge of the law and more importantly his ability…
07/05/2015
I cannot recommend Jon Damashek highly enough. I attribute the favorable outcome to my case to his consummate and tireless dedication and tenacity. Just as important, he was truly there with me every step of the way. He was very…
06/05/2019
I had the opportunity of having this amazing team of lawyers work on my case. When I first met with Jordan Hecht and Michael Kusz, I really liked their energy and the spunk that they had, it meant business and…
05/01/2015
“I had the opportunity to work with Jon Damashek and had an amazing experience. I have known Jon for many years and always felt very comfortable relying on his expertise, knowledge of the law, and more importantly – his ability…
05/01/2015
“I cannot recommend Jon Damashek highly enough. I attribute the favorable outcome of my case to his consummate and tireless dedication and tenacity. Just as important, he was truly there with me every step of the way. He was very…