Filing a New York Slip and Fall Accident Lawsuit

David Resnick & Associates, PC is an experienced premises liability law firm that can determine whether a property owner is liable for your injuries. If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident, you may be entitled to receive compensation for medical care, lost wages, and other damages.

The trip and fall attorneys of David Resnick & Associates, PC have successfully represented many injury victims who have suffered physical, emotional, and financial loss because of the negligence of commercial and residential property owners. Protect yourself by calling David Resnick & Associates, PC for a consultation. There is no obligation, so call today at 212-279-2000 or contact the firm through our online form.

Although it may not sound serious, slips and falls can be very dangerous. Many slips and falls result in injuries such as broken bones, brain injuries and paralysis. If you have been injured in a slip and fall, you may need legal representation. As with any lawsuit, the sooner you file, the better your chances of receiving damages.

All lawsuits have a given period of time in which they must be filed. Generally, the time frame for a slip and fall claim in New York is three years from the date of injury. However, there are exceptions. A qualified slip & fall lawyer can evaluate your claim and advise you on the best course of action.

Lawsuit preparation includes gathering all necessary information such as medical reports, a list of medical expenses, photographs of the accident site, contact information of witnesses, and statements by witnesses. In order for the lawsuit to be successful, you must be able to prove some kind of negligence on the part of the property owner where the slip and fall injury occurred. It must be shown that the property owner knew or reasonably should have known of the hazardous condition and failed to take any action to prevent injuries.

For example, if a store owner failed to place caution signs or cones to warn people of a wet floor and you were injured because of that condition, the owner may be liable. However, if the signs were clearly posted and you crossed into the slippery area anyway, the store owner may argue he is not responsible for the fall. If fault is unclear, New York law allows for comparative negligence, which means that your financial recovery is reduced depending on how your actions contributed to the accident.

Because each set of circumstances is different, you need an experienced premises liability attorney on your side. If you or someone you love has been injured and are seeking legal representation for a slip and fall in New York, the trip & fall lawyers of David Resnick & Associates, PC would like to meet with you. We can explain your legal options and give you advice on how to proceed. If you have the facts on your side, we can put together a winning strategy. Please call us today at 212-279-2000 or contact us through our online form. We serve trip and fall injury victims in New York City, including Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, the Bronx and Long Island.