Winter Slip & Fall Hazards in NYC

Thousands of people are injured in slip and fall accidents every year. Many of these accidents happen in the wintertime due to the wet or icy weather. Nevertheless, property owners are legally obligated to keep their property safe. When property owners act negligently or fail to maintain their property, hazardous conditions may arise. If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident, you may be able to get compensation for your losses.

David Resnick & Associates, PC, New York-based attorneys serving New York City, including Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, the Bronx and Long Island, has successfully represented countless slip and fall accident victims. We have the experience to assess each set of circumstances to determine whether there was negligence by the property owner. If you or someone you love has been injured and are seeking legal representation for a slip and fall in New York, we would like to meet with you.

Please call us today at 212-279-2000 or contact us online to speak with an experienced premises liability attorney who can help you understand your legal rights and options.

Some hazards can happen at any of time of year including uneven pavement, loose dirt, poor lighting, torn carpeting, aisles crowded with merchandise, missing handrails, and narrow stairs. Winter’s bad weather and the slippery conditions that come along with it can lead to serious injuries such as fractures, head injuries, concussions, and brain injuries. There are dangers on the walkways and sidewalks where snow, ice, or freezing rain are located. Even if you keep a proper lookout, ice can be hidden under the snow. Black ice, for instance, is often barely noticeable, making parking lots and sidewalks dangerously treacherous for pedestrians

Landowners, especially those that invite the public onto their premises, have a duty under the law to use reasonable care to remove or treat slippery surfaces. The key to proving liability in a snow and ice case is to show the owner of the property knew of a dangerous condition and failed to timely act to correct it.

It is important to consult a property negligence attorney if you have slipped and fallen on another person’s property because every case is different. An experienced slip & fall lawyer will evaluate your case and identify all potentially responsible parties. For example, if a landowner used a snow removal company to plow or salt the property and you slip there, that company may be held responsible for your injuries.

If you or a loved one has been injured on the property of another person or business, protect yourself by calling David Resnick & Associates, PC for a consultation. There is no obligation, so please call us today at 212-279-2000 or contact us through our online form. We have the knowledge and proven experience to represent injury victims in all types of slip and fall accidents. Contact us so we can help you recover the damages you deserve.