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We provide important information on filing a slip, trip or fall claim, navigating the legal system, and how to protect your rights. Contact us today and let us get you the compensation that will help you get back to everyday life.
Slip and fall accidents happen very often and can leave you seriously injured. In fact, more than half of all adults over age 40 have experienced a debilitating slip, trip or fall accident. If you’ve been injured in a slip, trip or fall accident, you may be entitled to compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and pain/suffering. Our legal team can help you pursue a claim for your injuries.
Compensation for your injury
The compensation you can claim for an injury caused by a slip and fall depends on the severity of the injury. Some victims suffer from chronic pain that requires life-long medication and medical attention. Sometimes injuries can keep you from being able to work. You can claim any lost wages and out-of-pocket expenses incurred due to the injury. Our attorneys will help you understand your rights regarding trips, slips, and falls and fight for the compensation that will help you get back to everyday life.
Identifying witnesses for a slip trip and fall case is critical. These witnesses can verify your version of events and can testify in court. The first step in identifying witnesses is determining who was there to see you fall. Then get their contact information including their phone number and address. We can then contact them and obtain their statement.
Gathering as much evidence as possible to support your claim will help you.
You want to maximize the value of your case. Witnesses may be able to provide information about the location of the accident and what conditions were current when the accident occurred. Lighting, floor conditions, and other factors may affect the amount of compensation you can recover in your slip and fall case.
Our attorneys examine the cause of your fall, identify the responsible parties, and determine if someone is liable for your injuries.
If an insurance company denies your claim and we are forced to go to trial, we will implement an expert strategy and the necessary resources required to win your case.
It is critical to document any and all body parts injured in the incident, any medications you take, and any doctor visits. Also, keep track of any daily activities affected by your injuries. These records will help us build a strong compensation claim. When a slip, trip or fall accident occurs on public property, you must be aware of the statute of limitations.
In New York, you have three (3) years to file a lawsuit against a private entity.
However, if the property owner is a city or municipality, the statute of limitations is much shorter. In addition, a notice of claim must be filed within 90 days of the accident. If you don’t meet these deadlines, you may not be able to get the compensation you deserve. The sooner you visit our office, the sooner we can get started taking steps to obtain such required proof/evidence.
If you are in a slip, trip or fall accident, it’s critical to hire an experienced attorney to represent you. If you need legal representation, contact our law firm today to schedule a FREE Consultation.
Getting medical treatment is essential when you have a slip and fall accident. The severity of your injuries are often not immediately apparent, but you should seek the care of a doctor right away. A doctor’s report is needed to document any injuries you’ve suffered. Medical reports should reflect the injuries you sustained and that they came from your fall.
Depending on the severity of your injuries and conduct of the responsible party, you may also be able to seek punitive damages.
Punitive damages can be significant and are designed to ensure that the facility owner takes their duty of care far more seriously in the future. Having an incident report prepared at the scene with your version of what happened will be an effective tool in making your case. Also, obtaining pictures of the defective condition immediately and before the property owner can change anything about the defect is extremely important.
A—Slip trip and fall accidents typically occur when there are unsafe property conditions. Falls can occur indoors or outdoors, and they can happen anywhere. For example, malls, stores, work, construction sites, sidewalks, parks, stairs, leaky ice machines, grocery stores, and train stations are among the numerous places slip trip, and fall accidents occur.
A—The property owner has a legal obligation to anyone who comes on their property that they will be safe from harm. While that duty is not absolute, it does require that the property owner take reasonable steps to prevent accidents from occurring. These steps can include fixing broken stairs, clearing debris, providing adequate lighting and inspecting common apartment areas and placing warning signs where appropriate. Some measures may not be appropriate to expect from a property owner. For example, employing armed guards to patrol the property all day and night is considered unreasonable.
Maintaining property against “normal” wear and tear is also part of their responsibility. If a tenant or visitor suffers an injury because of an accident on the property, they will likely inform the owner. The owner should prepare a report and maintain these records which we will take steps to obtain to help prove that the owner had prior notice of that defective condition as part of your claim.
A—Immediately seek medical attention. The sooner you get a medical report, the better your chances of successfully filing a lawsuit. Have someone find witnesses of the slip and obtain their information. Their testimony will prove valuable to your case. You or someone on your behalf should take photos of the accident scene before it is changed; the more evidence, the better.
If you are at a store or other commercial location, you should request that the store manager completes an accident/incident report containing your version of what happened. Obtain a copy of that report, or we will on your behalf.
A—Yes, we do. Please contact our office to schedule an appointment for us to review your case. If you are unable to come to us, we will come to you. To schedule a Free Consultation, fill out the consultation form or call us at: (718) 790-4743.
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