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Slip and falls are commonly caused by spills or wet surfaces that present a safety hazard to people on the premises. Property owners are required to post visible warnings, such as "wet floor" signs, near potential hazards or to repair, remove, or otherwise address dangerous conditions.
If you slipped and fell on someone else’s property, and you think the property owner was negligent, you may be able to file a personal injury lawsuit against the property owner. Our New York slip and fall lawyer at The Paris Law Group, PC knows how to pursue the maximum compensation you need to make a full recovery.
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Common Causes of Slip & Fall Accidents
Some conditions that commonly cause slip and fall accidents include:
- Spills
- Wet floors
- Icy steps
- Uneven sidewalks or stairs
- Garbage or obstacles in walkway
- Frayed or uneven carpeting
- Poor lighting
Property owners are responsible for placing warning signs near potential hazards. They also have a duty to fix unsafe conditions in a timely manner. If they fail to do so and you are injured because of unsafe conditions on their premises, seek a personal injury lawyer immediately, as you could be entitled to financial compensation for your losses.
What to Do After a Slip and Fall Accident
When you fall in public – whether in a store, a parking lot or while walking down the sidewalk – you may initially feel embarrassed. Others may rush to your side to help, and it can be easy to brush them aside and flee the scene to save yourself from further embarrassment. This embarrassment is temporary, however. Regardless of how you feel in the moment, it is important that you take steps to protect your legal rights after an accident.
If you were injured in a fall on another person’s property, make sure to:
- Get medical treatment. Your health is important, and you should seek medical treatment as soon as possible in order to get the care you need.
- Take pictures of the area. If you have a camera or cell phone with you, take pictures of the scene. This evidence can be helpful, particularly in cases where the cause of your injuries could be quickly fixed or change with the weather. For example, if you slipped on spilled liquid in a store, a picture can help show the spill before it is cleaned up.
- Note your location. Take a photo of the building or take a note of where you are located. You will want to know the location of your fall in case you want to bring a claim against the property owner.
- Get contact information of witnesses. If an employee came to help you or another individual witnessed your accident, get their name and phone number. Witnesses can help with any insurance or personal injury claim you have.
- Contact an attorney as soon as possible. If you were seriously injured in a slip-and-fall accident on another person’s property, you might have a premises liability claim. In New York, there is a limited time period to bring this type of claim, particularly if your claim is against the city. An attorney can help you understand your options and help you protect your rights throughout the process.
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$350,000 Broken Finger on Minor
The client, a minor, suffered a broken finger while with her parents at a kitchen and bath store. Our allegations were that a bathroom vanity fell on the client's finger.
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$500,000 Ceiling Collapse
Plaintiff sustained injuries as a result of a partial bathroom ceiling collapse that struck the plaintiff on the head. The defendant asserted that it had no notice of any defective condition in their tenant's bathroom. As a result of the ceiling collapse and injuries to the plaintiff's head, plaintiff sustained seizures on three separate occasions.
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$240,000 Child Injured in Gym Class
The client, a young boy, was in his gym class in school and was going hand over hand on the monkey bars when he fell to the ground. The gym teacher had only placed one mat under the monkey bars, and when the boy fell to the ground one foot landed on the mat and the other foot landed on the wooden floor.
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$245,000 Defective Sidewalk
The plaintiff, who was 79 at the time of her accident, tripped and fell on a defect on the sidewalk. She fell forward onto her face and broke her dental bridge. Because she could not pay for a new dental bridge, she attempted to Crazy Glue her old bridge together, which resulted in additional damage to her teeth, including the removal of four teeth.
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$610,000 Elderly Man Fell in Building
Plaintiff, who was 79 years old at the time of his accident, was returning to his apartment when he fell through an open trap door located in the courtyard of his apartment building. As a result of his fall, the plaintiff sustained an ankle injury requiring surgery with the insertion of metal plates and screws.
