According to estimates, well more than 30 million people visit Central Park each year, taking advantage of the running and bike paths, picnic areas, playgrounds and many other attractions. Unfortunately, any area with so much activity is also an area where serious injury-causing accidents are bound to occur.
Our long-established, respected Manhattan law firm is an excellent resource for you as a victim of a Central Park accident, whether you are a New York resident or your accident occurred while visiting from elsewhere. An experienced Central Park accident lawyer will respond quickly, evaluate the circumstances of your accident and evaluate whether you have cause for legal action against a negligent person or government entity.
Taking Action for Victims After Biking, Jogging, Bus, Taxi and Other Accidents
Central Park is city-owned property, and our attorneys have a track record of success taking action to expose serious hazards and hold the city accountable for dangerous conditions that should have been prevented or promptly corrected. We are equipped to determine what happened and whether to file a notice of claim against the city or pursue a private individual or business liable for injuries caused premises liability events such as:
- Falling tree limbs and other hazards created by negligent care of park property and vegetation
- Bicycle accidents and pedestrian/jogger accidents in Central Park
- Auto accidents, bus accidents and taxi cab accidents on East Drive, West Drive, Center Drive or Cross Drive, and other roadways through and around the park
- Injuries caused by licensed vendors and service providers, including horse-and-buggy drivers required to be registered and carry insurance
Fast Action May Be Critical. Contact a Central Park Injury Attorney Now.
In the aftermath of a serious Central Park accident, preserving evidence and finding witnesses that may prove essential to your legal claim may be the last thing on your mind. Our investigative team at Smiley & Smiley, LLP, will move quickly to gather information and evaluate your case before the Central Park Conservancy or any other party undertakes a cleanup effort.
Should your case require action against the city, time frames for filing notice and any potential lawsuit are strictly limited. To work with a law firm that has recovered millions for New York City accident victims through insurance negotiations and at trial, contact us now.
