New York Slip and Fall Injury Lawyer
Slip and fall accidents involving debris on a restaurant floor, icy sidewalks, broken stairs or other dangerous conditions can result in very serious injuries. When a slip and fall, or trip and fall accident results from a property owner's negligence, the property owner should be held liable for expenses related to those injuries in addition to your pain and suffering. This is known as premises liability.
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When Dangerous Property Conditions Lead to Injury...
Property owners have a duty to keep their property free from hazards and reasonably safe for anyone who has a right to be there. However, in cases involving a slip and fall, we must demonstrate that the property owner knew or should have known of the dangerous condition in order to pursue a premises liability claim:
- Slip and fall accidents: If you suffered a slip and fall injury after slipping on a wet substance on a grocery store or if you fell on ice in the parking lot of a retail store, we will evaluate the maintenance practices of the store - what policies does the grocery store have for checking aisles for debris? Are recently-cleaned floors or wet store entrances marked with caution signs? Did the store have sufficient time to spread de-icing salt in the parking lot? Was snow properly removed?
- Trip and fall accidents: If you suffered a trip and fall injury after tripping on torn carpet at a commercial establishment, we uncover how long the carpet had been torn without repair. If you suffered broken bones or a wrist injury after falling down the stairs in an apartment complex stairwell, we examine the stairwell. Did broken stairs, a missing handrail or inadequate lighting contribute to your fall? We interview tenants to uncover how long the stairwell has posed such dangerous conditions without repair.
What to Do After a Slip and Fall Accident
In any slip and fall case, time is of the essence. In cases involving wet floors or debris on the floor, the area will most certainly be cleaned right away. If you suffered a slip or trip and fall injury as a result of a defect or property deficiency, the property owner will more than likely correct the problem as soon as an accident is reported in order to cover up any problems that may subject them to negligence liability.
If you can, take pictures, collect contact information from anyone that witnessed the incident (or if someone is with you, have them collect the information) and call the police to document the moment. Seek proper medical attention, even if you only believe you suffered minimal injuries. Symptoms of a closed head injury or other injury may not surface right away. So you should be examined by your physician. Don't talk to the insurance company or anyone else offering you settlement money or asking you to sign anything without first talking with an experienced personal injury lawyer. You have a right to full recovery and the attorneys at the Law Offices of Richard L. Geller, PC can advocate on your behalf.
Contact Us
To learn more about premises liability laws in New York, or to discuss your specific slip and fall injury with an attorney, call our Hartsdale law firm and schedule a consultation.
Contact our Hartsdale, New York, law office for a consultation with an experienced personal injury attorney. Call 866-608-9505 toll-free.
