What Is the Average Premises Liability Settlement?

Posted in Premises Liability on September 30, 2025

An injury happens in an instant, but can have long-term or even permanent consequences on all aspects of daily life, including the ability to be self-sufficient or support a family. When a New York resident suffers a significant injury, knowing the injury was preventable if only someone else had taken reasonable care adds to the frustration and distress. Although no amount of compensation erases the injury, it opens the door to the best medical treatment, relieves financial hardship, and brings a sense of justice to the injury victim.

When demanding financial accountability for an accident caused by a property owner’s negligence, many injury victims want to know what to expect. What is the average settlement in a premises liability claim in New York?

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Calculating Damages in a Premises Liability Claim

No two injury claims have the same outcome, just as no two injuries are identical or have equal impacts. Still, New York City Claims Reports reveal an average settlement amount ranging between $10,000-$50,000 for premises liability claims or lawsuits against negligent property owners.

It’s important to note that reaching an average requires data from both the high and low ends of the settlement range. In other words, some claims result in less than the average, while other injury victims may recover far more than the high end of the average.

The amount recovered in a premises liability claim depends on the total cost of the economic damages and the calculation of non-economic damages. Calculation for pain and suffering results from a formula based on the total medical expenses and a medical expert’s opinion on the level and duration of pain the injury victim is expected to endure until they reach their maximum medical improvement.

Common Damages Recovered In Premises Liability Settlements

Determining what to expect in a premises liability claim depends on the type and severity of the injury and the physical and economic impacts on the injury victim. Typical premises liability claims are divided into two categories.

Economic Damages in Negligent Property Owner Claims

Economic damages are tangible and easily calculated when an injury victim’s attorney reviews their medical bills, employer statements, and receipts. Common economic damages recovered in premises liability cases include:

Reimbursement for medical expenses (sometimes a portion of this goes to reimburse a medical lien from a health insurance company)
Anticipated future medical expenses
Out-of-pocket costs, such as for traveling to see a specialist or for adaptive equipment
Lost earnings
Future income loss
Compensation for reduced future earning ability due to disability

Non-Economic Damages in New York Premises Liability Cases

Non-economic damages are intangible and less easily calculated, but they are the most distressing aspect of any personal injury claim. Common non-economic damages recovered include the following:

Compensation for pain and suffering
Compensation for emotional damages such as PTSD, anxiety, depression, or loss of enjoyment of life
Compensation for catastrophic injuries such as loss of limb, disfigurement, loss of one of the senses, or diminished quality of life

If a premises liability accident causes fatal injury to a loved one, their closest surviving family member may recover compensation and a sense of justice for their loss through a NYC wrongful death claim against the negligent property owner.