Slip or trip and fall accidents occur every day in New York. From icy sidewalks to inadequate lighting, countless factors could lead to a fall. Financial compensation may be available if the property owner or other responsible party failed to keep their premises free of hazards. A New York slip and fall accident lawyer with our firm could fight for the compensation you deserve.
Have you or someone you know been injured in a slip, trip, or fall? Our expert team at Dansker & Aspromonte Associates has ample experience in this area and has successfully recovered compensation of more than $500 million for our clients. We can get to work for you today.
Damages That May Be Available in Your Case
A slip and fall accident can lead to serious injuries. You may be facing extensive medical costs, days missed at work, chronic pain and other losses. We can help you seek compensation for both your financial and non-financial losses, including:
- Pain and suffering: Reflecting the degree of your physical pain and other challenges
- Medical bills: Including the cost of emergency room care, visits to a doctor, diagnostic testing, surgery, hospitalization, rehabilitation, and more
- Lost income: For paychecks that you missed due to days spent recovering
- Reduced earning capacity: Reflecting any reduction in your ability to work as you did before your injuries
Wrongful Death Damages
For those who lost a loved one to a trip and fall accident, we can be by your side through every step of a wrongful death claim. Additional damages may be available to surviving family members, such as:
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of spousal or parental income and support
- Mental anguish
- Funeral and burial costs
- Final medical expenses for your loved one
- Loss of companionship and guidance
Taking on a case after the passing of a loved one is difficult. A wrongful death attorney from our firm can handle the legal details so that you and your family can focus on healing.
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How Do You Know if You Have a Valid Slip and Fall Injury Case?
Falls usually result when you trip or slip. These types of incidents are the most common kinds of premises accidents that cause injuries. There are many types of slip and fall accidents, including sidewalk falls, accidents from inadequate lighting, stairway falls, and more
You may have a viable slip and fall injury case if someone else’s negligence caused your accident and injuries. To build a solid case, we will need to prove that a property owner or other responsible party knew or should have known of a dangerous condition on the property—and their failure to take action directly caused your injuries, per the New York City Bar. We can tell you more about what it takes to prove that a property owner or other party is liable for your case.
Property owners and others are obliged to ensure their property is in a safe condition for all who visit. If you have been injured in a fall and it can be proven that the property owner was negligent (and was aware of dangerous conditions), you may be entitled to compensation for your pain and suffering.
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Types of Slip and Fall Accidents We Can Help You With
We know that slip and fall accidents can happen almost anywhere. Our lawyers can help if you sustained injuries in the following situations:
- Premises liability
- Amusement park accidents
- Inadequate lighting accident
- Swimming pool injuries
- Sidewalk accidents
- Ice or snow falls
- Store, mall, or retail accidents
- Apartment accidents
- Elevator accidents
- Stairway accidents
- Slippery surface falls
- Parking ramp falls
- Shower falls
- Falling from a balcony or terrace
At Dansker & Aspromonte Associates, we have the legal professionals you need to represent your case. Even if your case does not involve a slip or trip and fall, we have lawyers that handle all types of negligence cases including premises liability for negligent security, automobile cases, construction accidents and more.
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Who Is Liable for a Slip-and-Fall Accident?
New York law generally imposes liability on property owners, tenants, property managers or other parties for injuries if any of the following statements are true:
- The owner of the property or other responsible party was aware of the dangerous condition that caused your accident and failed to adequately correct it within a reasonable amount of time.
- The owner of the property or other responsible party caused a spill or dangerous condition that caused your accident.
- The owner of the property or other responsible party should have known that there was a dangerous condition on the property if they had conducted a reasonable inspection.
If a property owner or other responsible party had been careful about keeping the property safe, they would likely be able to show “reasonable” care. Some questions we ask to determine if someone is liable for your injuries can include:
- Has an accident happened on the property previously?
- Was there a safer place the object you tripped over could have been kept?
- Did broken or poor lighting contribute to the accident?
- Did you trip over an uneven area of flooring or slip on a wet floor? Should the owner have known about the area?
- Could a barrier have been created to warn visitors of the danger?
- Has the property owner implemented a schedule for regular cleaning, maintenance, and repairs of the property overall? What proof does he/she have of this?
If you slipped on or tripped over something that was left on the ground, was there a reason the object was there? If there is a good reason, could the object have been moved to a safer space anyway?
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Seeking Compensation after Common Slip-and-Fall Accidents
While the steps for proving liability are similar for all slip and fall cases, there are unique considerations for certain types of fall injuries.
Among the most common types of fall accidents – falling on snow and ice, sidewalks, and stairs – we may need to gather certain forms of evidence or consider specific laws that apply to your case.
First Responder Slip and Fall Accidents
Whether they were on duty or not, police officers and firefighters have a right to legal representation after sustaining injuries. A firefighter injury attorney can review their claim and help the first responders receive justice for their damages.
Falling on Snow and Ice
Property owners are obliged to address or remove any possible safety hazards, and that includes ensuring that snow and ice are removed from sidewalks and parking lots in a timely manner. If it can be proven that conditions on a property resulted in a buildup of snow or ice, the property owner may be held liable for an accident.
For instance:
- If the parking lot caused melting ice to accumulate in puddles and then refreeze
- If ice built up on the roof and them melted, dripping off and refreezing on the ground
If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident due to snow or ice, we will have to prove any of the following:
- That the owner or other responsible party did not use common sense and acted unreasonably
- That there was something the owner or other party should have known about that was dangerous
- That the responsible party did not remove the snow and ice and did not use reasonable care to keep the property safe
Falling on Stairs
We have experience with accidents that have occurred due to broken or defective stairs. It is up to property owners or other responsible parties—be it commercial or residential property–to ensure that all the steps on the premises are constructed in accordance with the Building Code and local regulations. Stairs should always be kept free of obstacles and debris that could lead to an accident.
It is also up to property owners and other responsible parties to make sure that any stairwells are properly lit and that there are study handrails on either side of the stairs. While all need to be careful and watch where we are walking, owners and others have an obligation to show reasonable care.
How to Gather Strong Evidence after a Slip and Fall
If you have suffered serious injuries in a slip, trip, or fall, follow this advice:
- Take photos of the scene of your accident, shoes, and clothing (as well as any scrapes, wounds, and cuts).
- If anybody witnessed your accident, be sure to get their name and contact details so that they may act as a witness for your case.
- File an accident report and ask to speak to the manager who will document your version of events. An accident report is critical in seeking compensation for your injuries, so be sure to get a copy of the report before leaving the store.
- Do not post on social media any photographs or descriptions of the accident
- Obtain medical attention immediately to document your injuries
If you are unable to gather the above information at the scene of your accident, our team at Dansker & Aspromonte Associates will try to gather as much information as we can. The sooner you contact an experienced lawyer for a free consultation, the sooner you can begin to build a strong case for maximum compensation.
Do You Need a Personal Injury Lawyer?
Slip and fall cases can be complicated and challenging to prove. It may be evident that a wet floor caused you to fall and fracture your hip, but proving that a liable party owes you compensation is another matter. We can handle all of these necessary legal details for you.
If you aren’t sure if it’s worth hiring a lawyer, you may want to consider the following questions:
- Are you confident that you understand personal injury law and other applicable laws for slip and fall cases?
- Do you have the context to understand the potential value of your case?
- Are you confident in going up against the other party’s legal team and other representatives?
- Do you have the time, energy, and resources to gather compelling evidence and take your case to court, if necessary?
A premises liability lawyer has the experience needed to take care of all these tasks and ensure that you recover every dollar available in your case.
How Do You Afford a Lawyer for Your Case?
A serious injury stemming from a slip and fall accident can have significant financial consequences for you and your family. Medical bills can pile up quickly, as can other costs related to your injuries. Your financial situation could be further complicated if you are unable to work. With all of these pressures, the thought of hiring an injury attorney might seem out of reach.
If you would like to work with a legal team but aren’t sure about whether you can afford to do so, consider that our firm works based on contingency. A contingency fee agreement means that we will pursue compensation on your behalf without any upfront legal fees. Instead, we collect our fee based on a percentage of what we secure for you. We only earn a legal fee when you recover compensation.
Our contingency fee agreement offers you the opportunity to pursue your slip and fall accident case risk-free without worrying about ending up with less than you started. Our firm carries the risk, and we are deeply invested in the success of your case. Dansker & Aspromonte Associates firmly believes that every injury victim deserves a legal advocate regardless of their financial situation.
Call the Attorneys at Dansker & Aspromonte Associates for a Free Case Review
Dansker & Aspromonte Associates understands how a serious injury after a slip and fall accident can impact your life. The compensation you recover through a personal injury claim or lawsuit could help you recoup your financial losses and ease the other hardships that resulted from your fall.
If you have been injured in a slip and fall, give our legal team a call. We have a track record of securing successful verdicts, and we never charge any fees until we win your case. But don’t delay. There are deadlines that limit your rights. If you fail to bring your claim by the filing deadline, you could be prevented from recovering the compensation you deserve.
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