New York Slip and Fall Accidents
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is premises liability?
- What are the legal elements of premises liability?
- What are the most common types of premises liability?
- I have been injured on someone else’s property. What should I do?
- Should I take any photos?
- What duty of care does a property owner have?
- How will it be determined that I have a case?
- Who will pay for my medical expenses?
- What other damages are recoverable in a premises liability case?
- Should I hire a premises liability attorney?
Slip and fall accidents are the most common claims in premises liability lawsuits. Premises liability law involves the legal responsibility of owners and occupiers of property for mishaps experienced by persons on the property and the resulting injuries. One of the most common causes of such injuries is a trip or slip and fall, such as on an icy sidewalk, a loose or uneven stair tread, or a piece of debris or spilled liquid on the floor.
The actual liability of the
potentially responsible individuals
varies, depending on the rules and
principles adopted in the jurisdiction
where the mishap occurred. David Resnick
& Associates, PC, New York-based
attorneys, serving the New York City
area including
Manhattan,
Queens,
Staten Island,
Brooklyn and the
Bronx, is an experienced premises
liability law firm that can determine
whether liability may exist in a
particular case and help an injured
person recover damages for lost wages,
medical bills, and pain and suffering.
If you have been injured, or are the
survivor of a family member who has died
in a slip and fall accident, you may be
entitled to receive compensation for
medical care, lost wages and other
damages. The attorneys of David Resnick
& Associates, PC have successfully
represented many injury victims, who have suffered physical,
emotional and financial loss because of
the negligence of commercial and
residential property owners.
The actual liability of the
potentially responsible individuals
varies, depending on the rules and
principles adopted in the jurisdiction
where the mishap occurred. David Resnick
& Associates, PC, New York-based
attorneys, serving the New York City
area including
Manhattan,
Queens,
Staten Island,
Brooklyn and the
Bronx, is an experienced premises
liability law firm that can determine
whether liability may exist in a
particular case and help an injured
person recover damages for lost wages,
medical bills, and pain and suffering.
If you have been injured, or are the
survivor of a family member who has died
in a slip and fall accident, you may be
entitled to receive compensation for
medical care, lost wages and other
damages. The attorneys of David Resnick
& Associates, PC have successfully
represented many clients in
New York City, including
Manhattan,
Queens,
Staten Island,
Brooklyn and the
Bronx, who have suffered physical,
emotional and financial loss because of
the negligence of commercial and
residential property owners.
When a person is injured in a slip and fall, the property owner may be liable if:
- He or she caused the unsafe condition, such as spilling liquid and not mopping it up.
- He or she knew about the dangerous condition but did not take steps to correct it
- He or she should have known about the hazard because a reasonable person taking care of the property would have discovered and corrected the dangerous condition.
If you have fallen and been injured
on someone else's property, you should
report your accident to the property
owner as soon as possible. Gather names,
addresses and the telephone numbers of
any eyewitnesses. It is helpful to take
pictures of where your injuries occurred
before the property owner can fix the
hazard. This will make it easier to
prove that your slip and fall was the
result of the property owner’s
negligence. Immediately seek medical
treatment for all injuries and follow
all doctors' recommendations for
treatment.
Keep copies of all of your medical bills
(even those paid by insurance) and
off-work slips. You may also want to
keep a diary to record your thoughts
about your medical treatment or the pain
and suffering caused by your injuries.
Stained, soiled, torn clothing worn at
the time of the fall is important
evidence, too; as is the footwear worn
at the time of the fall. They should be
set aside and not worn anymore. Try to
obtain a copy of any incident report
written by the business where you fell,
although you probably will not get this.
Doing these things will help our office
prepare your case.
Compensation for slip and fall injuries includes current and future medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering.
The lawyers of David Resnick & Associates, PC have the experience to assess each set of circumstances to determine whether there was negligence by the property owner, if the negligence was a factor in the injury, and what insurance coverage is available, so that our clients can get a full and fair recovery for their injury.
If you or someone you love has been injured and are seeking legal representation for a slip and fall in New York, we would like to meet with your. Please contact our office to set up an appointment to discuss your case.
We have worked with many victims of accident injuries in Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, Brooklyn and the Bronx, and we understand New York’s laws surrounding personal injury claims.
For more information:
New York Slip
& Fall Lawyers
NY Property Owner Responsibility
Premises Liability FAQs
New York Premises Liability
Slip and Fall Evaluation Form
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