New York Slip & Fall Attorneys

Falls on Broken Sidewalks, Damaged Steps & More

Have you recently suffered a serious injury after slipping and falling on someone else’s property in New York? Did you take a tumble while on a rental property like an apartment or condo complex? You could have the grounds to file one of the most common premises liability claims: a slip and fall injury claim. Horn Wright, LLP would like to hear from you to see how we can help. Dial (855) 465-4622 to arrange a no-cost consultation with our team.

To make finding and using legal help simpler for you, we work on a contingency fee basis for our personal injury clients. You won’t owe any attorney fees unless we win your case with a positive settlement or verdict. Seeking compensation after a slip and fall accident is virtually risk-free.

Where Do Slip & Fall Accidents Occur?

Slip and fall accidents happen practically all the time. Many of these accidents result in no injuries, and the person who fell only needs to dust off their clothes and maybe take a painkiller. However, slip and fall accidents do have the potential to be extremely dangerous and cause serious injuries. For example, in nursing homes and assisted living facilities, slip and fall accidents are a leading cause of death among elders.

Slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere there’s a fall hazard, such as:

• Slick tile floors
• Cracked asphalt or concrete
• Uneven stairs
• Uplifted carpeting
• Loose rugs
• Steps without handrails
• Unkempt cables
• Dimly lit walkways

Common Slip & Fall Injuries

The injuries suffered by a slip and fall victim will likely vary from case to case. As mentioned, some people will only suffer minor yet debilitating injuries, like a sprained wrist or twisted ankle. Others may suffer catastrophic injuries if they fall from a height, if they land on something or at a bad angle, or if they are already vulnerable to injuries due to preexisting conditions.

Some of the worst injuries suffered in a slip and fall accident are:

• Spinal cord injuries that cause paralysis and other complications
• Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) with unpredictable and severe symptoms
• Broken bones that heal slowly and painfully

Value of a Slip & Fall Claim

What is the worth of your slip and fall claim? As your chosen New York slip and fall attorneys, part of our job will be to figure that out. We can look for a wide variety of applicable damages to maximize the value of your claim. Due to insurance policy caps, we might also need to file against more than one insurance policy if able. The underlying goal is to get you as much compensation as possible.

Damages that add value to your slip and fall claim are:

• Past and future medical expenses, including physical therapy
• Past and future lost wages, including lowered earning capacity
• Permanent disability complications
• Pain, suffering, mental trauma, and reduced enjoyment of life

After recovering as much as possible from their injuries, many slip and fall victims will still experience chronic pain and debilitations. The lasting consequences can be troubling and lead to mental health difficulties like depression and anxiety. When we are calculating how much compensation you should demand from the liable party, we will be certain to factor in how your injuries have affected your overall wellbeing.

Driven to Succeed for Clients in Need

Our New York slip and fall lawyers have a reputation for excellence, not just in case results but also in how we treat our clients. We take that reputation and what it means seriously. If you allow us to work on our slip and fall claim or lawsuit, then you will see our dedication to providing nothing but outstanding and effective legal counsel and representation. You deserve the most, and that’s what we want to deliver.

Contact our firmby dialing (855) 465-4622 now.

Slip & Fall Accident FAQ

• What is the statute of limitations for slip and fall claims?
  Slip ad fall claims have a three-year statute of limitations in New York. The statute of limitations begins on the date of injury in most cases, which would be the day that you fell. Rare exceptions can extend or delay the start of the statute, but you should not count on it. Talk with an attorney as soon as possible after your accident.
• If I fell and was injured from a broken piece of sidewalk, can I sue the city?
  A municipal entity can sometimes be held liable for slip and fall accidents that happen on public sidewalks. If you need to sue the city for your accident, then you should know that most claims against a public entity or government agency in New York have a reduced 90-day statute of limitations. Furthermore, sidewalks immediately in front of a private business or residence might technically not be the responsibility of the city. You should consult with a slip and fall lawyer to determine who is the liable party.
• Does a "wet floor" sign release the store or property owner from liability if I fall?
  “Wet floor” signs are not automatic liability excuses for property owners. Proprietors like retail store owners and managers need to put wet floor signs where they can clearly be seen and before a third party can encounter the wet floor hazard, like a spilled product. If the signs are placed incorrectly and are difficult to notice to the average person, then the property owner might still be fully liable for a slip and fall accident.
• Can you sue if you slipped and fell on a property you rented?
  You might be able to sue the property owner if you slipped and fell while on a property you rented. However, it depends on where your slip and fall accident occurred specifically. If you fell in your own apartment, then you most likely don’t have a case because that is an area that you keep and control. But if you fell on the steps leading up to your apartment, then you might have a case because that is an area controlled by the property owner.