Thousands of New Yorkers live in the Wycoff Gardens high-rise complex, a group of mid-century towers with busy courtyards, sidewalks, and common areas that require constant upkeep. When maintenance slips, preventable injuries follow. If you were hurt at Wycoff Houses because of negligence, you may be entitled to compensation. Timelines are short, so move quickly and call your local lawyer at the Dearie Law Firm today.
Common Hazards That Cause Injuries at Wycoff Gardens
- Dim or missing lighting and security lapses in hallways, stairs, and outdoor areas
- Elevator failures, sudden stops, and door misleveling
- Active leaks, ceiling collapses, and falling plaster or façade debris
- Broken stairs, loose handrails, and obstructed stairwells
- Untreated snow and ice at entrances, ramps, and walkways
- Defective or non-closing doors that should self-close and latch for safety and fire control
LIMITED Time To Act and Why You Should Call Your Local Lawyer First
NYCHA claims follow municipal rules with strict, front-loaded steps. If time allows, contact an attorney before filing anything yourself. A lawyer can preserve evidence, identify every responsible party, and control the flow of information.
- Notice of Claim is generally due within 90 days of the incident. Your attorney should draft and serve it; errors can limit your case.
- A General Municipal Law 50-h hearing may be scheduled. Do not attend alone if you can avoid it. Counsel prepares you, narrows issues, and protects your rights.
- The lawsuit deadline is typically one year and ninety days after the incident, with limited exceptions.
Missing any step can bar recovery. Call fast so counsel can handle notices, preservation letters, and early investigations.
Who May Be Liable
Liability can include NYCHA as owner and manager, and private contractors responsible for elevators, doors, alarms, lighting, sidewalks, façade work, or snow and ice removal. A complete investigation helps avoid under-recovery.
What to Do Right Now
- Get medical care and follow all instructions.
- Photograph and video the condition, lighting, weather, and surroundings.
- Save damaged footwear or clothing and keep receipts for out-of-pocket costs.
- Record witness names, apartment or building numbers, and any complaint or incident numbers.
- Call a lawyer immediately to serve the Notice of Claim, request maintenance and work-order records, and secure any footage.
How The Dearie Law Firm, P.C. helps
For more than three decades, The Dearie Law Firm, P.C. has represented people injured on NYCHA property. The team investigates the scene, obtains NYCHA and contractor records, secures video, prepares and serves the Notice of Claim, handles the 50-h hearing, and litigates for full compensation, including medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering.
Free Case Review
If you were hurt at Wycoff Gardens or another NYCHA development in Brooklyn, contact your local lawyer at The Dearie Law Firm, P.C. today. There is limited time to act.
NYCHA Injury Resources
- NYCHA Injury Lawyer
- NYCHA Injury Resource Hub
- NYC Notice Of Claim Deadline
- How To Sue NYCHA (Process)
- Can I Sue For NYCHA Negligence
