Many people are involved in slip and fall accidents in New York City every year. While these types of accidents are common, they can result in life-changing injuries or even death. A slip and fall accident can result in a traumatic brain injury, broken bones, a spinal cord injury, or another type of debilitating injury. If you were injured in a slip and fall accident due to negligent conditions on someone’s property, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and other losses.
At Parker Waichman LLP, our New York City slip and fall injury lawyers have years of experience and have helped countless accident victims recover fair compensation. Our legal team can review your case and determine whether it’s viable. If we accept your case, our New York City slip and fall injury attorneys will fully investigate your case and work tirelessly to recover maximum compensation for your losses.
A slip and fall accident refers to a slip and fall that is caused by hazardous or dangerous conditions on someone else’s property. A person can fall as the result of a wet floor in a grocery store, an uneven surface, or a broken stair. The injuries suffered in a slip and fall accident can be life-threatening, especially for seniors and children. In some cases, a slip and fall accident can result in a traumatic brain injury or paralysis.
A slip and fall accident can occur for many reasons. However, certain factors can contribute to a devastating accident more than others.
The leading causes of slip and fall accidents in New York City include:
If you’re injured on someone’s property due to dangerous conditions, you may be able to hold the negligent property owner accountable for your injuries and other losses.
The compensation you’re awarded in a slip and fall accident can depend on the severity of your injuries and other variables. As an example, if the injuries you sustained resulted in a permanent disability, it will result in a higher settlement or award compared to an accident victim who suffered a strain or sprain.
Your slip and fall injury lawyer will review your case to determine what economic and non-economic damages you’re entitled to.
In some cases, a slip and fall accident victim can recover compensation for the following types of damages:
And more.
A property owner is required to maintain their property in a reasonably safe condition. When a property isn’t maintained and you are injured as a result you may be entitled to compensation for your medical bills, and other damages.
A property owner’s duty of care to you will depend on your purpose for being on the property.
The three types of visitors in slip and fall cases include:
An invitee is a person the property owner invites on their property for their mutual benefit, such as to complete a purchase.
A licensee is a person who enters the property with the property owner’s permission for their own benefit, such as a party guest.
A trespasser enters a property without the permission of the property owner.
A property owner owes the highest duty of care to licensees and invitees. This duty includes removing any hazards from the property that the owner had enough time to become aware of before a visitor enters the property.
A property owner has no duty of care to trespassers, with the exception of minors. When a minor enters a property without the owner’s permission and is injured, the property owner can be held liable in some cases.
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Other parties, aside from a property owner, can be held liable for a slip and fall accident, including:
Some of the most common types of injuries sustained in a slip and fall accident include:
Head injuries
Traumatic brain injuries
Back injuries
Hip fractures
Spinal cord damage
Dislocations
Soft tissue damage
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
Bone fractures/ broken bones
Joint injuries
Nerve damage
If you were injured in an accident on someone’s property, contact a New York City slip and fall injury lawyer at Parker Waichman LLP as soon as possible.
We offer free legal consultations where you can discuss your case, learn about your legal options and rights, and find out how we can help you recover the compensation you deserve. Contact us today to learn more.