Your New York Municipal Liability Attorney

For most New Yorkers, the idea of living anywhere else seems absurd. It’s crowded, vibrant, and always moving, which is exactly what we like about it.

The one thing that most of us have to complain about is the price tag. New York is one of the most expensive cities in the world. It’s somewhat understandable when you consider that we have miles of public transportation, acres of parks, libraries, schools and social services to pay for. We also have the Police, Health, Fire Department and other essential emergency services to keep afloat.

But New Yorkers might think twice about their tax contributions when things go wrong.

How do you feel about your taxes when the city bus you are riding in gets in an accident? How do you feel about it when you fall in a subway station because someone didn’t mark a wet floor, or replace a broken light bulb in a stairwell?

Municipal Liability

When someone is injured on city property, or is injured in a place that falls under the jurisdiction of the city, certain questions should be asked. Did the injury occur due to circumstances that could have been avoided? Did it occur because someone was neglecting their responsibilities? If the answer is yes, your injury could be considered the fault of the city, and as such the city would be responsible for compensating you for your injuries.

The Law Offices of Peter Panas are currently accepting cases regarding:

Transit Accidents: In a city with as much public transportation as New York, bus, subway or train accidents are inevitability. Fortunately, many of these accidents are minor, but every so often an accident occurs where people are seriously hurt. Peter Panas will conduct a thorough investigation of the accident to determine who was responsible, and will see to it that his clients are treated fairly.

Inadequate Lighting or Traffic Control: There are hundreds of thousands of street lights, stoplights, and traffic signs in New York City. Maintenance of all of this might be a big job, but it is one that the City government is supposed to do. When a traffic light malfunctions, or a stop sign disappears or gets covered or obstructed, the results could be disastrous.

Careless Supervision of Social Services: Some New Yorkers have to leave their children or other loved ones in the care of the City. There have been appalling cases of neglect or people falling through the cracks. If one of your loved ones has suffered an injury while in the care of the City, Peter Panas can help.

Police Harassment/Police Brutality: The New York Police Department has one of the toughest jobs in the world. Contrary to popular belief, the bad guys don’t always come quietly. Unfortunately, in the confusion and chaos of making an arrest, picking up the wrong suspect or using unnecessary force can and will happen. If you or a loved one has been mistreated by the police, Peter Panas can see that your grievances will be heard.

Act Quickly!

The laws for filing grievances against the city are different than those involving private citizens or corporations. The statute of limitations is much shorter for actions involving New York City, and before you can even file the action, you have to file a report within 90 days of the accident.

Time is an extremely important factor in municipal liability cases. Consulting with an attorney as soon as possible could be the difference between receiving fair treatment for your injuries and having your needs utterly discarded.

Peter Panas: Don’t Get Hurt Again

There is more to fixing an injury than medical care. An injury causes lost wages from work, and pain and suffering. There are some circumstances where a check for the medical bills and a half-hearted apology is simply not enough to make up for the damage that was done. Under those circumstances, having an experienced attorney to speak for you is crucial to making sure that your concerns and losses will be addressed.

Peter Panas is a dedicated and experienced attorney that has dedicated his career to speaking for the injured. He believes that the standards of the cities public services should be the highest in the country, and when those standards are not met, he is there to fight for those who have been adversely affected.

As a former attorney for a medical malpractice defense firm, Peter gained experience in the methods used by defense attorneys, and as a result he can prepare a case that is ready for any possible contingencies. He recently published a multi-volume series entitled The New York Quick and Easy Consumer Guides to Accidents and Medical Malpractice, which have been a valuable resource for New Yorkers and their families that are seeking legal information.

If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident involving the city, contact our office for a free cases assessment today.