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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:
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If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident or have been injured by another party in some other way, we are here to stand up for your rights. Our personal injury attorneys have been representing injury victims and their families in Long Island and throughout the nation since the early 1980s.
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:
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Our law firm is ready to represent you in your injury case. We’ve helped many New York residents as well as those needing help nationwide. Contact our team for a free case consultation today.
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