Service jobs are noble livelihoods, as these workers directly help other individuals. However, there are circumstances in which service workers can be injured on the job because of improperly maintained amenities. These amenities fall under the jurisdiction of the owner of the property. Thus, personal injuries to workers — or to anyone — visiting the property should be the responsibility of the property owners. In this particular case, our client was working as a home health aide. Unfortunately, she tripped and fell on the job as a result of stepping on a defective step in a staircase. The client sustained injuries that rendered her unable to work for a long time as she required surgery. The damages were severe — our client suffered a fractured ankle requiring surgery with metal implants to ensure proper healing. Our firm pursued a claim of negligence against the building owner, as it appeared the staircase had not been properly maintained. It was revealed that the building managers had failed to address the defective condition of the staircase despite having constructive notice of its disrepair. Under New York premises liability law, property owners have a duty to maintain their premises in a reasonably safe condition. When a hazardous condition such as a defective staircase causes injury, and the owner knew or should have known about the dangerous condition, they may be held liable for resulting damages. After negotiations between our firm and the building's representatives, we secured a $240,000 settlement for our client, which provided payment for her medical treatment and other reasonable compensation. Should you find yourself in a situation like this, it is helpful to remember that it is the responsibility of the property owner to ensure that the place where someone is working or visiting is safe for use. Negligence on the part of the property owner may require them to pay compensation for damages. Our experienced attorneys at The Orlow Firm strive to ensure our clients receive the best treatment and compensation possible in their cases. We also ensure that our clients are kept up to date on their cases and the possible modes of resolution available to them depending on the situation. If you have been injured due to a dangerous property condition, you can contact The Orlow Firm. We offer free consultations with one of our experienced attorneys and can help with premises liability and personal injury cases.

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