NYC Municipal Liability Lawyer

Too often, city departments deny liability or downplay negligence. We know how to prove accountability and get results.

Injuries on City Property—Know Your Rights

If you were hurt in a public building, a NYCHA complex, or on transit property—from Fulton Center and Chambers St/World Trade Center to Atlantic Terminal and Broadway Junction—Mason Law PLLC can help. Municipal claims move fast: short deadlines, agency forms, and evidence that can disappear. We handle station falls, public library and community center incidents, and park or school injuries across Lower Manhattan, Downtown Brooklyn, Williamsburg, and Bushwick. When your injuries stem from unsafe public spaces, we also examine overlapping theories like premises liability and collisions involving city fleets that fit under car accidents.

Common municipal liability cases we handle

• Subway and station accidents: Platform gaps, slick tiles, and defective stairs in stations like Fulton Center, WTC–Cortlandt, and Jay St–MetroTech.
• NYCHA/public housing hazards: Broken steps, chronic leaks, mold, and lighting failures in developments such as Red Hook Houses, Riis Houses, or Baruch Houses.
•  Sidewalks and streets: Defects, construction zones, manholes, and steel plates near City Hall Park, Bowling Green, or along Kent Ave.
• Municipal vehicles: Sanitation trucks, DOT vehicles, and city-operated buses causing street collisions in FiDi, Williamsburg, and Downtown Brooklyn.
  

When a city street, bridge, or public facility causes injury, we hold local authorities accountable and fight for the compensation you deserve.

Key legal issues in city claims

• Notice of Claim and strict deadlines: Most NYC municipal cases require a Notice of Claim—often within 90 days—before suit. Early action is critical.
• Proving prior notice and negligence: Maintenance logs, prior complaints, and inspection records help show the city or authority knew (or should have known) about the hazard.
•  Gathering evidence fast: We move quickly to request CCTV, station camera footage, 911 audio, and agency records before they’re overwritten.
  

Local experience across NYC

We represent clients injured in FiDi stairwells near Bowling Green, on Tribeca sidewalks under scaffolding, in Williamsburg community centers, and at Bushwick parks and schools. Our Lower Manhattan office makes it easy to meet before or after appearances downtown.

How Mason Law builds your case

•  Rapid investigation and preservation letters: We notify the appropriate agency immediately (MTA/NYCTA, DOT, Parks, NYCHA) to preserve records and video.
•   Expert analysis: Engineers, building code experts, human-factors specialists, and transit safety consultants strengthen liability proof.
• Settlement strategy vs. litigation: We negotiate with municipal counsel and, when needed, litigate in New York County or Kings County Supreme Court to protect value.
  

Not sure? We offer free consultations. We’ll review your situation and explain your options—no pressure, no fees unless we win.

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Protecting Your Rights Against Cities

Government entities have unique protections that make claims challenging. We ensure your rights are fully defended, investigating hazards and advocating aggressively on your behalf.

Let’s talk about your case before time runs out.