Where: The Bronx
Edenwald Houses is one of NYCHA’s largest developments in the Bronx, with multiple high-rise buildings, busy entrances, and heavily used common areas that require consistent maintenance. When upkeep slips, preventable injuries follow. If you were hurt at Edenwald because of dangerous conditions, you may be entitled to compensation. Act quickly because municipal deadlines are short and an attorney can protect your rights from the start.
Why You Should Contact a Lawyer As Soon As It’s Safe
NYCHA injury cases have strict and built-in rules. If time allows, call a lawyer before you file a complaint, speak to claims personnel, or attend any hearing. A good lawyer will:
- Help preserve video and maintenance records
- Identify all responsible parties, for example NYCHA and outside contractors
- Draft and serve the Notice of Claim correctly – THIS IS DUE WITHIN 90 DAYS OF THE INCIDENT
- Prepare you for the 50-h hearing and handle all communications
- File suit within the applicable deadline
Conditions That Often Cause Injuries at NYCHA Developments
- Poor lighting or security lapses in hallways, stairwells, and outdoor paths
- Broken stairs, loose handrails, or obstructed stairwells
- Elevator malfunctions, misleveling, and sudden stops
- Active leaks, ceiling collapses, and falling plaster or façade debris
- Defective self-closing doors that fail to latch, increasing fire and smoke spread
What To Do Right Now
- Get medical care and follow your provider’s instructions.
- Photograph the hazard, surrounding area, lighting, weather, and any warning signs.
- Save damaged clothing or footwear and keep all receipts for out-of-pocket costs.
- Record witness names, apartment numbers, and any complaint or incident numbers.
- Contact an attorney quickly to serve notices, secure footage, and pursue all liable parties.
How The Dearie Law Firm, P.C. Helps Bronx Residents
For more than three decades, our firm has represented New Yorkers injured on NYCHA property. We handle evidence preservation, the Notice of Claim and 50-h process, and litigation aimed at full compensation for medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering.
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If you were hurt at Edenwald Houses or any NYCHA property in the Bronx, contact The Dearie Law Firm, P.C. today.
There is limited time to act.
