New York City Slip and Fall Attorneys

Where Do Slips and Falls Happen? 

A slip and fall or trip and fall accident can occur anywhere where dangerous conditions are present. This includes both private and public property, private homes and retail spaces. 

Some of the most common places where slip and fall accidents occur include: 

No matter where the incident occurred, you could have a personal injury claim if you were injured as a result of the property owner’s direct or indirect negligence. This includes instances in which there is a dangerous condition that the property owner either knows about or should know about yet fails to take appropriate measures to repair, remove, or warn others about. 

Who Is Responsible for a Slip and Fall Accident in New York City?

If property owners, including businesses, fail to make reasonable efforts to keep their properties safe and you suffer a slip-and-fall injury as a result, the property owners may be legally liable under the legal principle known as premises liability. 

To have a premises liability case, you must prove each of the following elements: 

• You were lawfully on the property when the incident occurred, meaning you were not trespassing 
• The property owner had a legal responsibility to maintain the property and/or remove, repair, or warn of dangerous conditions that could cause foreseeable injury
• There was a dangerous condition on the property that the property owner either knew about or reasonably should have known about
• The property owner failed to take reasonable and adequate steps to remove, repair, or warn others about the dangerous condition 
• You were injured because of the dangerous property condition, and your injury led to measurable damages for which you can be compensated 
• The dangerous condition was not so open and obvious that you could have easily avoided it or taken measures to prevent injury 

At Keith D. Silverstein & Associates, we help our clients establish liability by proving each of these elements. Our New York City slip and fall lawyers conduct thorough reviews of all available evidence to build strong cases aimed at maximizing compensation. 

What Are Dangerous Property Conditions? 

Dangerous property conditions are any conditions or hazards that pose a risk of injury. 

Some examples of dangerous property conditions that may lead to a slip and fall or trip and fall accident include: 

If you slipped, tripped, and/or fell on someone else’s property due to a dangerous or defective condition, reach out to our team at Keith D. Silverstein & Associates right away to learn how we can help you fight for fair compensation.

Common Slip and Fall Injuries 

Although many people do not think of slip and fall accidents as being all that serious, the fact is that these incidents are a leading cause of catastrophic injury and death in the United States.

Some of the most common types of injuries resulting from slips, trips, and falls include: 

Many slip and fall victims require extensive medical care, and many are unable to return to work for weeks, months, or even years due to their injuries. In very severe cases, these accidents can even be fatal. 

What Types of Damages Can You Recover After a Slip and Fall Accident? 

The exact types of damages you can recover after a slip and fall or trip and fall accident depend on various factors, including the types of injuries you sustained, how severe they are, how much your medical care costs, and more. 

That being said, many people are able to recover the following types of damages after a slip, trip, and/or fall accident: 

If your loved one passed away after a tragic slip and fall accident, you could be entitled to seek wrongful death damages. Get in touch with our team at Keith D. Silverstein & Associates as soon as possible to learn more about your legal rights and options. 

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