Slip & Fall
NEW YORK SLIP AND FALL ACCIDENT LAWYERS
Injuries arising from a slip, trip and fall accident, can happen anywhere, and occur when we least expect it: on the staircase at your apartment, in the produce aisle of a grocery store, or at a local shopping mall.
If you have been injured on somebody else’s property, it is likely that they will seek to avoid responsibility, and say you are solely responsible for your injuries. This is why you will want an experienced premises liability attorney to fight on your behalf and pursue justice.
The attorneys at the Law Offices of Brian P. Wright & Associates | a Professional Law Corporation are a team of experienced personal injury attorneys that are skilled in slip and fall cases serving the 5 boroughs of New York City, including Westchester, Richmond, Long Island, and upstate New York.
Call 347-886-9472 or fill out our contact form for a FREE no obligation legal case evaluation. Our lawyers provide free legal advice to slip and fall accident victims.
CAN I SUE FOR A SLIP AND FALL INJURY?
In order to recover compensation for your injuries after a slip and fall accident, you have to prove that the Defendant created the condition that caused the slip, trip or fall, or that they knew or should have known about the condition and failed to take reasonable steps to correct it.
For example, if a supermarket employee drops a jar of sauce which then shatters, and then a shopper slips on it while the employee goes to get a broom, it could be argued that the Defendant created the unsafe condition which caused the slip and fall accident and/or that the Defendant delayed unreasonably in addressing the condition.
If a potential Defendant did not cause an unsafe condition, it typically must be established that they had notice of it but did not correct it in time. For example, if a shop owner sees that the entrance to his building is icy but neglects to put salt down, it may be said that he had direct or actual notice of the hazard.
Many times, however, a Defendant may claim not to have noticed a dangerous condition which caused a slip, trip or fall. In this case, it typically must be shown that the Defendant had constructive notice of the defect, and that even though they may not have been aware of the defect, they should have been if they were taking reasonable care of their property. To demonstrate constructive notice, the defect will have to be shown to have been present for a long enough time for the Defendant to come upon and correct it in the course of taking reasonable care of the premises.
HOW MUCH TIME DO YOU HAVE TO SUE AFTER A SLIP AND FALL?
It is imperative that you contact an attorney immediately following the occurrence of a slip and fall accident. In doing so, it will be much easier to collect evidence of the dangerous condition which caused you to slip and fall. Photos and video evidence are also significant, as they will show the defect as it existed at the time of accident and will make it easier to obtain statements from witnesses, who often can be difficult to locate or may not recall as time passes and memory fades. Depending on the nature of the claim, and whom the claim is being brought against, you may have only 90 days to file a Notice of Claim or as much as 3 years from the date of accident. The amount of time you have to file your claim or, the statute of limitations varies which is why it is important to contact an experienced injury attorney as soon as possible.
WHAT IS A PREMISES LIABILITY CASE? WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO PROVE TO OBTAIN COMPENSATION
In a premises liability case, you as the injured party, or plaintiff, must prove three things:
- You were on the property lawfully. An invited guest, a hired worker, a contract service provider, a delivery person, or a customer or client of a business would have been lawfully present on the property.
- An unsafe condition existed for which the owner of the property was negligent. In other words, the owner knew about the unsafe condition (or should have known) and did not repair it, or give adequate warning. If the owner made some repairs that fell short of fixing the dangerous condition, or made it worse, it could still amount to negligence.
- That the injury you suffered was caused by the owner’s negligence.
MOST COMMON CAUSES OF SLIP AND FALL ACCIDENTS
Slip and fall accidents can be caused by anything that affects your traction with the floor or could impede the natural movement of your legs as you’re walking, such as:
- Slippery floors caused by spills or excessive sawdust
- Snow and Ice, in areas that are not well-lit
- Loose debris in walkways and stairwells, or any place where there is significant foot traffic
- Defective stairways, regarding either the stairs themselves or the handrails on either side
- Leaking water either from an AC unit, a roof in need of repair or in the entrances and exits of buildings
These are only some of the most common hazards that cause slip, trip and fall accidents. Regardless of how it occurs, the injuries which result from these types of accidents are serious and should be treated as such. Visiting a doctor can give you peace of mind that your health is being looked after-and reaching out to a slip and fall lawyer can help ensure that you are not stuck with lofty medical bills for treatment or surgeries which you may require.
CONTACT A SLIP, TRIP AND FALL LAWYER
If you are considering legal action against an owner, maintenance company, or other entity, it is important to contact an experienced personal injury lawyer as soon as possible. The slip and fall attorneys at the Law Offices of Brian P. Wright & Associates, P.C. have a history of successful results for New Yorker’s injured on somebody else’s property.
NO FEE UNLESS WE WIN YOUR CASE
We give all our slip and fall accident clients a promise that if we do not recover monetary damages in your case, we will not charge you an attorney fee. If we take your case, we only get paid if we win your case.
If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident, contact us for a free initial consultation. There is no fee unless we are successful. Call 347-886-9472 or fill out our contact form for a FREE no obligation legal case evaluation. Our lawyers provide free legal advice to slip and fall victims.
To discuss your case with a personal injury lawyer established in premises liability injury lawsuits, please call 347-886-9472. We serve all of New York, including Manhattan, Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, Long Island, Rochester, Albany, and Buffalo.
