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Slip and fall, as well as trip and fall accidents, occur frequently in New York resulting in injuries to individuals across the five boroughs. From icy sidewalks to inadequate lighting, various factors can lead to unexpected falls. 

In many cases, financial compensation for your injuries and losses may be available if the property owner or another responsible party failed to keep their premises free of hazards. 

At Dansker & Aspromonte Associates LLP, our New York slip and fall accident attorneys have extensive experience in representing New Yorkers in personal injury claims and lawsuits based on preventable accidents such as these. We have successfully recovered millions of dollars in compensation on behalf of clients through meticulous case preparation, skilled settlement negotiations, or compelling trial work in civil court. 

If you have suffered injuries due to the negligence of others, we urge you to discuss your options with one of our team in a free no-risk no-obligation consultation today. 

Slip & Fall Accidents in the United States

Unfortunately, slip and fall accidents are common throughout the country. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 36 million older adults fall every year resulting in over 32,000 deaths. Falls account for about three million emergency room visits for older adults while one in five of all falls result in an injury. 

While older adults may be more at risk and more likely to slip and fall, these accidents can occur to anyone.

They are commonly caused by such hazards as:

  • Wet, slippery floors
  • Loose rugs, mats, and carpeting
  • Uneven surfaces, such as sidewalks, walkways, and other paved areas
  • Loose, broken, or uneven stairs
  • Inadequate lighting in hallways, aisles, stairwells, pathways, and more
  • Debris and clutter in aisles and walkways
  • Broken steps and railings
  • Ice and snow
  • Potholes
  • Unsafe ladders
  • Loose wires and electrical cords 

Where Do Slip & Falls Commonly Occur?

Slip-and-fall accidents can happen virtually anywhere, but certain locations are more prone to these incidents due to various factors. Here are some common places where slip-and-fall accidents occur:

  • Retail Stores: Retail environments often have smooth and polished floors, which can become slippery, especially when wet. Spills or objects left in aisles can also contribute to slip-and-fall accidents.
  • Restaurants and Bars: Food and drink spills are common in these establishments, making floors slippery. Additionally, dim lighting or crowded spaces can increase the risk of tripping hazards.

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  • Grocery Stores: Spills from produce, liquids, or products can create slippery surfaces in grocery store aisles. Additionally, waxed or polished floors increase the risk of slipping.
  • Sidewalks and Parking Lots: Uneven pavement, cracks, potholes, or icy conditions can lead to slip-and-fall accidents outdoors. Poor lighting in these areas can also contribute to accidents, especially during nighttime.
  • Office Buildings: Wet floors in lobbies or restrooms, loose carpeting, or cluttered walkways can cause slip-and-fall accidents in office buildings. Cables and cords left on the floor can also pose tripping hazards.
  • Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities: Spills from medications or fluids, polished floors, and cluttered hallways can make hospitals and healthcare facilities susceptible to slip-and-fall accidents.
  • Hotels and Resorts: Wet surfaces near pools, spas, or showers, as well as polished floors in lobbies or hallways, can contribute to slip-and-fall accidents in hotels and resorts.
  • Construction Sites: Uneven terrain, debris, slippery surfaces, and inadequate safety measures make construction sites hazardous for slip-and-fall accidents.
  • Public Transportation: Train stations, bus stops, and platforms can become slippery due to weather conditions or spills. Additionally, uneven surfaces or gaps between the platform and the vehicle can cause tripping hazards.
  • Stairs and Escalators: Poorly maintained stairs or escalators, missing handrails, or inadequate lighting can lead to slip-and-fall accidents in places where stairs or escalators are present, such as malls, subway stations, or office buildings.

Liability in Slip & Fall Accidents

Slip and fall accidents and injuries fall under the legal area of premises liabilityThis means that the law imposes liability on property owners, tenants, managers, or other parties for injuries under the following conditions: 

  • 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 a dangerous condition existed 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. An investigation into the matter can determine liability based on such factors as whether previous accidents have occurred on the property, whether the property is regularly inspected, cleaned, maintained, and repaired, whether barriers or signs were put up to warn about the safety risk, and more.

This applies to all property owners, both public and private. Thus, slip and fall accident claims can be brought against homeowners as well as the owners of retail stores, grocery stores, malls, restaurants, bars, office buildings, schools, universities, amusement parks, apartment buildings, sports arenas, entertainment venues, government buildings, and more. 

Call (212) 732-2929 to arrange your appointment  with a New York slip and fall accident lawyer or contact Dansker & Aspromonte Associates LLP via our online email form.

What Injuries Can You Get From Falling?

Serious injuries can result from a fall. These accidents can result in injuries ranging from sprains, torn ligaments, cuts, and bruises to broken bones, internal injuries, back, hip, knee, and ankle injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and even spinal cord damage. Slip and fall accident victims may suffer temporary or even permanent disability, chronic pain or discomfort, the need for long-term or lifelong medical care, work/earning incapacity, emotional trauma, and more. 

When such injuries are caused by someone else’s negligence, getting the compensation you need to recover as fully as possible is essential. Fortunately, laws have been put into effect for accident victims who have been harmed in this way that allow you to pursue that compensation for your damages and losses. 

The Connection Between Falls and Injuries

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Protection (CDC), one of the leading types of injuries from a fall is a head injury. A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is especially devastating due to its impact on normal brain function. If a loved one suffered a TBI in a tragic fall, they may need more assistance than you can provide. Placing them in a skilled living facility is expensive.

In addition to a TBI, other types of serious injuries from a fall can include:

  • Broken or fractured bones including hips, wrists and ankles: Many slip and fall accident victims suffer broken wrists as they try to stop their fall, as Mayo Clinic discusses, or broken ankles when they twist or land on their ankles.
  • Spinal cord injury: This catastrophic injury can leave a victim paralyzed and in need of home modifications and other expensive adjustments. These injuries may also leave the victim with chronic pain requiring extensive physical therapy, pain management and surgery. 
  • Tears of tendons, ligaments or cartilage of joints: These types of injuries often affect the knee, shoulder, and ankles and may require surgical repair and physical therapy and rehabilitation.

This is not a complete list of injuries that can result from a serious fall. An especially violent fall can result in more than one injury, longstanding pain and suffering and extensive medical costs.

Call (212) 732-2929 for a free legal consultation. 

How Can You Prove Negligence in a Slip or Trip and Fall Accident?

Negligence means that someone else’s actions or inactions were the cause of your accident. For instance, a property owner could be deemed negligent if they didn’t fix a broken step and you were caused to fall and be injured because of it.

To prove that a property owner was negligent, you must show:

  1. They owed you a duty of care
  2. They breached their duty of care
  3. You were injured as a result
  4. You suffered losses

They owed you a duty of care

Under most circumstances, a property owner must keep their premises safe and free from defects. You may be owed a duty of care by:

  • A restaurant owner, a hotel owner
  • A local government entity responsible for sidewalk maintenance
  • Property owners and other parties

They breached their duty of care

You will have to show that the at-fault party caused or created the defective condition or knew or should have known of the dangerous condition and failed to repair or otherwise make the area safe and those actions or inactions led to your fall. Dangerous conditions on a premises may include:

  • A spilled drink left on a restaurant floor
  • Melting ice pooling by a retail store’s door
  • A pallet left in a grocery store’s aisle
  • A recently mopped floor without proper warning signage
  • Debris left by a maintenance crew
  • Icy sidewalks left unsalted or uncleared
  • And more

You were injured as a result

It will be key to prove that the dangerous condition caused your injuries. We can help you prove your injuries through:

  • Medical records
  • Doctor’s testimony
  • Eyewitness statements
  • Accident reports
  • Business camera footage
  • And more

You suffered losses

It’s not enough to simply say that you slipped and fell on a wet floor. To seek compensation, you must show that you were injured and you suffered losses, such as:

  • Medical care costs
  • Out-of-pocket expenses
  • Lost income
  • A reduced ability to work at your former capacity
  • Pain and Suffering
  • Disabilities
  • Permanent Injuries
 
From car accidents to construction accidents and cases of wrongful death, our dedicated personal injury attorneys are here to provide expert representation.
 

Contact someone from the team at Dansker & Aspromonte Associates LLP or complete a Free Case Evaluation form to learn more and get a free case review: Call (212) 732-2929 today!

New York Slip & Fall Accident FAQ

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Commercial properties like retail stores, grocers, and bodegas owe patrons and shoppers a safe space free of slip and trip hazards. If you slipped and fell in a store in New York, then you could demand compensation from the store, which could mean going up against a major corporation in some cases.

For most slip-and-fall accident cases in New York, the state imposes a three-year statute of limitations that begins on the date of the accident. A briefer statute of limitations may exist depending on where you slipped, though. For example, slip and fall accidents on government property might be held to a brief 30-to-90-day statute. Don’t risk missing your window of opportunity. Call a New York slip and fall accident as soon as possible.

You should remember that you probably won’t be suing your family member or friend if you slip and fall at their home. You will be filing a claim against the policy provided by their homeowner’s or renter’s insurance provider. Such insurance policies exist for this exact reason, so you shouldn’t feel guilty for using them. If you don’t want to start a claim, then you might have no other way to have your costs covered.

Notification about a spill in a grocery store could help prove the store’s negligence if someone slipped in it later and was injured. One of the only defenses that a grocer can use in a slip and fall accident case is that the staff reasonably did not have any knowledge of the spill and couldn’t have cleaned it before the plaintiff was injured. If there is evidence that the spill had been reported to a staff member, though, then that argument is weakened considerably. Working with an attorney can make it simpler to find and talk to potential eyewitnesses, such as a shopper who reported a spill.

New York uses pure comparative negligence rules when considering liability for slip and fall accidents. Under this rule, you can seek compensation from any involved party with a liability percentage of 1% or greater.

A building code violation could be the most useful piece of evidence to use in your slip and fall case. Safety inspectors, judges, and juries all take building codes seriously. A proprietor that ignores these codes and makes trip or slip hazards due to that negligence could be pinned with most or all the liability if a tenant, guest, or visitor is hurt by it. Talk to your attorney right away if you think a building code violation occurred, so they can investigate it further, such as working with building code inspectors.

Renters are just as responsible for protecting visitors from unreasonable hazards as homeowners. If you slipped and fell on a rental property, then you could file against a renter’s insurance policy.

Every slip and fall case has a unique worth because every case and its many elements are unique. No law firm can promise that your case is worth one amount or another. What is more important is that you work with a law firm that knows how to maximize the value of the case, whatever that value might be.

When you are invited to someone’s home, they should make reasonable attempts to protect you from hazards there. They might not be legally obligated to clear those hazards, but they can’t let you wander into them unknowingly without the risk of legal ramifications. For example, if a bathroom sink has been leaking and making a puddle for a while, then the homeowner or renter should tell you about it so you can be cautious.

A permanent hazardous condition is a hazard that is intrinsic or built into the design of a property, which are fairly uncommon outside of industrial properties. A temporary hazardous condition is a hazard that has occurred due to a defect or situation that can be reasonably remedied. Most slip and fall hazards are temporary hazardous conditions, such as a spill that can be cleaned up or a staircase without a handrail, which could be installed with a bit of manual labor. Property owners can be held liable for falls caused by either type of hazard.

It might be possible to hold the city liable for a slip-and-fall accident caused by unsafe sidewalks, but it is unlikely. New York City and many other cities throughout the state places the responsibility of sidewalk maintenance on the owners of adjacent properties, including both residential and commercial properties.

In New York, trespassers are not automatically disqualified from seeking compensation after slipping and getting hurt on someone else’s property. The details in such a case are crucial, such as the severity of the hazard, where it was located, and how difficult it was for the trespasser to encounter it. Don’t write your case off before it begins just because you were unlawfully or knowingly trespassing when you were hurt. Talk to a New York slip-and-fall attorney.

New York City law requires anyone who owns, rents, or leases a property to take reasonable steps to clear the sidewalk of snow and ice, as long as it is not currently snowing. The amount of time you have to clear the snow or ice before you can be found neglectful of this duty depends on when the snowfall stops. In some cases, a property only could have only four hours to clear the property of these slip and fall hazards.

The owner of the parking lot could be liable for your injuries if you fell due to inadequate lighting. Oftentimes, liability in these cases does not fall on businesses with shops in that parking lot because they aren’t responsible for maintaining the outdoor lights, just adjacent sidewalks.

Accident reports are not strictly necessary for slip-and-fall accidents on commercial or public property—but they are incredibly useful. An official accident report will make it much more difficult for the property owner to deny that the accident happened.

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Un joven chino con discapacidad de desarrollo de 21 años caminaba con algunos amigos después de la escuela cuando salió al cruce de peatones contra la luz y un autobús de la ciudad que estaba girando demasiado cerca de la esquina lo golpeó.
Un ayudante de camarero de 20 años fue atropellado por un automóvil en Ocean Parkway en Brooklyn, lo que lo dejó en coma y con graves lesiones cerebrales.
Esta contable caminaba después del trabajo en Battery Park en el paseo peatonal cuando de repente fue golpeada por una motoneta de la policía que iba a gran velocidad.
Una pasante de teatro de 22 años caminaba por la intersección de la calle 42 y la Novena Avenida en Manhattan cuando fue golpeada por la puerta trasera de un camión que pasaba cuando la puerta abrio volando porque no había sido asegurado correctamente por el conductor.
La Sra. Y-H, pasajera en un tren del metro que descarriló.
Un ayudante de camarero de 20 años fue atropellado por un automóvil en Ocean Parkway en Brooklyn.
Un repartidor en bicicleta de 26 años fue golpeado por una camioneta Dollar Rent-A-Car que iba a gran velocidad en una intersección concurrida, causando múltiples fracturas en el cuello, espalda, brazo y pierna, así como daños cerebrales leves.
Christian, un niño de 4 años, fue llevado al hospital para una reparación rutinaria de párpados caídos. El hospital, en una medida de reducción de costos, había contratado sus servicios de anestesia en quirófano a una corporación que empleaba principalmente enfermeras anestesistas en lugar de médicos capacitados para administrar anestesia.
Un niño sufrió lesiones graves después de caerse mientras corría detrás de su autobús escolar y ser atropellado por las ruedas traseras. Este caso demuestra la habilidad de la firma para obtener compensación en accidentes que involucran autobuses escolares y menores.
Un joven chino con discapacidad de desarrollo de 21 años caminaba con algunos amigos después de la escuela cuando salió al cruce de peatones contra la luz y un autobús de la ciudad que estaba girando demasiado cerca de la esquina lo golpeó.
La Sra. Y-H era una pasajera en un tren del metro que descarriló.
Un ayudante de camarero de 20 años fue atropellado por un automóvil en Ocean Parkway en Brooklyn, sufriendo lesiones graves, incluyendo un coma. Aunque es un caso de peatón, el incidente involucra un vehículo y demuestra la experiencia de la firma en manejar accidentes graves de tránsito.
A pesar del hecho de que este caso fue referido a Dansker & Aspromonte LLP Associates por otro abogado 17 años después de que ocurriera el accidente, se obtuvo un veredicto impresionante a través de una investigación cuidadosa y una preparación incansable.
En uno de los casos más trágicos que ha visto esta oficina, dos madres y sus cuatro adolescentes conducían a una reunión de natación de la escuela secundaria en el New York State Thruway en una camioneta.
Este caso involucró a una niña de 6 años que estaba en una camioneta que fue golpeada por una ambulancia en un choque de varios autos en el Northern State Parkway en Long Island, Nueva York.
Una oficial de la Policía de la Ciudad de Nueva York de 35 años sufrió lesiones graves mientras era pasajera en un automóvil policial en camino a una llamada de emergencia.
Un carpintero de 46 años cayó de una escalera que resbaló en el sitio de trabajo, lo que le causó lesiones significativas. Este caso ilustra la experiencia de la firma en accidentes de equipo defectuoso en entornos de construcción.
Un carpintero de 30 años cayó de una escalera en un sitio de trabajo en una tienda minorista, resultando en lesiones graves. Este caso subraya la capacidad de la firma para asegurar compensación en accidentes de caídas en proyectos de construcción.
Un inmigrante mexicano sin documentación cayó 30 pies desde un andamio en un sitio de construcción, sufriendo lesiones graves al impactar contra el cemento. Este caso demuestra la experiencia de la firma en caídas en el lugar de trabajo, comunes en la construcción.
Un trabajador de construcción sufrió fracturas en el hombro, clavícula, costillas y cadera, además de lesiones internas que requirieron múltiples cirugías. Este caso destaca la habilidad de la firma para manejar lesiones graves en el lugar de trabajo.
Baby S was born with a congenital hip dislocation which was not anyone’s fault. However, malpractice occurred when the doctors and hospital did not recognize the condition after she was born. Their failure to diagnose and properly treat the condition resulted in a slight but permanent deformity.
Julio, 16, was an outpatient at the Manhattan Children’s Psychiatric Hospital where he attended school and got psychiatric counseling and supportive therapy every day. The NYC Board of Ed operated the school. One day after school, Julio ran after his bus, which was leaving without him. He slipped and was run over by the back wheels, sustaining severe injuries, including bilateral hip fractures and a shearing injury to his buttocks. Board of Ed rules required that Julio was to be escorted to the bus. The NYCTA denied liability, claiming they weren’t negligent because Julio ran after the bus. The City denied liability because they claimed the school day was over. At trial, both the Board of Ed who had knowledge of Julio’s poor impulse control and was required to put him safely on the bus, and the NYCTA whose bus driver saw Julio running and made no effort to slow or stop the bus were found to be responsible.
Baby Taylor C. – Taylor’s mother had gained over 50 pounds during the pregnancy, was past due, and had a prolonged first stage and second stage of delivery. These are warning signs of an overly large baby. Baby Taylor was 9 lbs. 13 oz. Instead of delivery by C-section, which was clearly indicated, the attending physician elected a natural birth. When the baby was stuck in the pelvic area, excessive force was used to pull her out, injuring the nerves in her neck and causing partial paralysis of her left arm. The condition is known as Erbs Palsy. The case was settled during the trial. Fortunately, Baby Taylor’s injury improved over time.
Ayisha W- A young girl slid down a sliding pond in the playground of an NYC school. The slide was not installed properly and there was a gap between the metal on the side of the slide. As Ayisha slid down, her ring finger went into the gap and the top of it was cut off. The City argued that since it was just the tip of her finger it was not worth much money. At trial, it was proved that Ayisha had a devastating emotional reaction that affected every aspect of her life and self-esteem. The jury agreed.
A 46-year-old carpenter was working on a straight ladder which had been leaned against the wall on a jobsite. He fell when the ladder slipped away from the wall. As a result, he suffered facial injuries and a fractured knee that required surgery. The property owner and general contractor were found to be responsible because Jian S. should have been provided with a more suitable A-frame ladder or scaffolding.
A 30-year-old carpenter who was working at a job site in a retail store fell from a ladder onto both feet. He suffered bilateral calcaneus fractures requiring multiple surgeries.
An undocumented Mexican immigrant working on scaffolding at a construction site fell 30 feet onto the cement. He fractured his skull and vertebrae in his neck and back. It was shown at trial that the company he worked for failed to provide him with a safety line, which would have prevented his fall.
Following a 4- story fall, a construction worker at a West 17th Street construction site in Manhattan recently won a $5.5 million dollar settlement from the general contractor and building owner for failing to provide him with a safe workplace. Defendants had argued that the fall was the result of the 56 year old construction worker’s own carelessness but Dansker & Aspromonte Associates LLP lawyers were able to prove otherwise. As a result of his fall, the construction worker suffered fractures of his shoulder, clavicle, ribs and hip, as well as internal injuries which required multiple surgeries. These injuries required home care which was primarily provided by his wife who also received a payment of $500,000 as part of the settlement. To minimize their own responsibility, the general contractor and building owner claimed that the worker had made an excellent recovery when he had not. In order to prove the case, Dansker & Aspromonte Associates LLP retained 5 separate experts to illustrate the full extent of the worker’s injuries and the disabling effect they would have over the course of his life.
Maria, a housekeeper, was walking across Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn in the crosswalk when she was struck by a school bus and thrown over 25 feet. She sustained severe injuries, including multiple fractures. The bus driver claimed that he had a green light and was travelling at a safe speed. Unfortunately, Mrs. S. could not recall any of the facts of the accident. Our investigator combed the area for witnesses. He found a woman who lived on the sixth floor of an adjacent apartment building. Although she didn’t see the accident, she happened to look out her window and saw Maria’s body lying in the roadway down the street. Using this testimony, our accident reconstruction expert was able to prove that the bus had to be speeding to knock Maria that far from the crosswalk. The case was settled immediately after that testimony.
Our client was a married NYC Parks Department employee. On a snowy night in Staten Island, he was preparing his truck to spread salt on the roadways. He drove the spreader truck to the salt storage yard. As he waited alongside his truck, the operator of a front loader truck used to place the salt in the spreader lost control of the loading bucket. Sadly, he was struck by the bucket, suffered massive injuries and died in the hospital several hours later.
A 21-year-old developmentally disabled Chinese boy was walking with some friends after school when he stepped out into the crosswalk against the light and a City bus which was turning a little too close to the corner struck him. The young man had crippling injuries which prevented him from leaving the hospital where he died several months later. Despite the fact that eyewitnesses said the boy stepped into the street against the light, the law reduces an injured person’s share of liability in accordance with their mental capacity. At trial, it was proven through a guidance counselor from his school that he was intellectually comparable to a seven-year-old. Thereafter, the jury determined that this young man was not legally responsible for his actions and awarded 100% in his favor on the liability portion of the trial
In one of the most tragic cases this office has seen, two mothers and their four teenagers were driving to a high school swimming meet on the New York State Thruway in a van. When the driver suspected a flat tire, instead of pulling over onto the shoulder, the mother of two of the children inexplicably stopped the van in the right moving lane of traffic. Within a very short time, the driver of a tanker truck traveling at a steady 65 miles an hour who claimed not to see the stopped van, struck it at full speed, literally cutting the van in half. There were two survivors with grave injuries and four fatalities. We secured the maximum insurance that was available to cover these claims.
Following a 4- story fall, a construction worker at a West 17th Street construction site in Manhattan recently won a $5.5 million dollar settlement from the general contractor and building owner for failing to provide him with a safe workplace. Defendants had argued that the fall was the result of the 56 year old construction worker’s own carelessness but Dansker & Aspromonte Associates LLP lawyers were able to prove otherwise. As a result of his fall, the construction worker suffered fractures of his shoulder, clavicle, ribs and hip, as well as internal injuries which required multiple surgeries. These injuries required home care which was primarily provided by his wife who also received a payment of $500,000 as part of the settlement. To minimize their own responsibility, the general contractor and building owner claimed that the worker had made an excellent recovery when he had not. In order to prove the case, Dansker & Aspromonte Associates LLP retained 5 separate experts to illustrate the full extent of the worker’s injuries and the disabling effect they would have over the course of his life.
Un trabajador de construcción de 50 años estaba montando su bicicleta cuando cayó debido a un defecto en la carretera y sufrió pequeñas fracturas y daños cognitivos leves.
Un trabajador de mantenimiento de 31 años golpeó un sensor de presión de control de tráfico de la ciudad de Nueva York mientras montaba su bicicleta. Debido a un mal mantenimiento del sensor, el trabajador sufrió lesiones graves.
Una mujer y su novio estaban andando en bicicleta cuando entraron en un sitio de excavación sin protección en una zona completamente oscura bajo un paso elevado. La bicicleta de Rhonda cayó en un pozo y su cara se estrelló contra la carretera.
Un repartidor en bicicleta de 26 años fue golpeado por una camioneta Dollar Rent-A-Car que iba a gran velocidad en una intersección concurrida, causando múltiples fracturas en el cuello, espalda, brazo y pierna, así como daños cerebrales leves.
La madre de Taylor había subido más de 50 libras durante el embarazo, estaba atrasada, y tuvo una prolongada primera y segunda etapa del parto.
Una joven madre china por primera vez resultó herida debido a la negligencia médica de los médicos y el personal de lo que entonces era el Hospital Beekman Downtown.
Un bombero de 42 años, que antes había corrido más de 30 maratones, se cortó la pierna mientras luchaba contra un incendio.
Christian, un niño de 4 años, fue llevado al hospital para una reparación rutinaria de párpados caídos. El hospital, en una medida de reducción de costos, había contratado sus servicios de anestesia en quirófano a una corporación que empleaba principalmente enfermeras anestesistas en lugar de médicos capacitados para administrar anestesia.
Un guardia de seguridad resbaló en una superficie helada frente a un edificio propiedad de Metropolitan Life, lo que le causó una fractura de rodilla.
Una asistente de salud en el hogar de 56 años tropezó con un cable expuesto que se extendía desde una cabina telefónica en la plataforma del metro, resultando en una lesión que requirió un reemplazo de rodilla.
Un conductor de servicio se bajó de su vehículo para recoger dinero en el carril de un Burger King cuando cayó a través de una rejilla de alcantarillado rota, resultando en una caída de 4 pies y lesiones significativas.
Un trabajador de construcción indocumentado cayó desde un andamio a 30 pies de altura, impactando contra el cemento y sufriendo lesiones graves. Este caso muestra la experiencia de la firma en caídas graves en el trabajo, que se relacionan con incidentes de resbalones y caídas en entornos peligrosos.
Un niño de 16 años fue atropellado por un camión que estaba retrocediendo lentamente y quedó atrapado contra una pared, sufriendo una grave laceración en el bazo, que tuvo que ser removido.
Adjudicado al cónyuge. El Sr. S. era un empleado casado del Departamento de Parques de Nueva York. En una noche nevada en Staten Island, estaba preparando su camión para esparcir sal en las carreteras
En uno de los casos más trágicos que ha visto esta oficina, dos madres y sus cuatro adolescentes conducían a una reunión de natación de la escuela secundaria en el New York State Thruway en una camioneta.
Una pasante de teatro de 22 años caminaba por la intersección de la calle 42 y la Novena Avenida en Manhattan cuando fue golpeada por la puerta trasera de un camión que pasaba cuando la puerta abrio volando porque no había sido asegurado correctamente por el conductor.
Adjudicado al cónyuge. El Sr. S. era un empleado casado del Departamento de Parques de Nueva York. En una noche nevada en Staten Island, estaba preparando su camión para esparcir sal en las carreteras
Adjudicado a la familia. Un hombre de 49 años cayó por el hueco de un ascensor cuando las puertas del ascensor se abrieron, pero la cabina del ascensor estaba en un piso superior.
En uno de los casos más trágicos que ha visto esta oficina, dos madres y sus cuatro adolescentes conducían a una reunión de natación de la escuela secundaria en el New York State Thruway en una camioneta.
Este accidente ocurrió en el Bronx cuando Rafael C. estaba trabajando en un camión de saneamiento. El conductor perdió el control al girar el vehículo.
Una pasante de teatro de 22 años caminaba por la intersección de la calle 42 y la Novena Avenida en Manhattan cuando fue golpeada por la puerta trasera de un camión que pasaba cuando la puerta abrio volando porque no había sido asegurado correctamente por el conductor.Una pasante de teatro de 22 años caminaba por la intersección de la calle 42 y la Novena Avenida en Manhattan cuando fue golpeada por la puerta trasera de un camión que pasaba cuando la puerta abrio volando porque no había sido asegurado correctamente por el conductor.
En uno de los casos más trágicos que ha visto esta oficina, dos madres y sus cuatro adolescentes conducían a una reunión de natación de la escuela secundaria en el New York State Thruway en una camioneta.
Un bombero de 42 años, que antes había corrido más de 30 maratones, se cortó la pierna mientras luchaba contra un incendio.
Un Oficial de la Policía de la Ciudad de Nueva York de 35 años era una pasajera en un automóvil de la policía que iba a una llamada de emergencia.
An undocumented Mexican immigrant working on scaffolding at a construction site fell 30 feet onto the cement. He fractured his skull and vertebrae in his neck and back. It was shown at trial that the company he worked for failed to provide him with a safety line, which would have prevented his fall.
Julio, 16, was an outpatient at the Manhattan Children’s Psychiatric Hospital where he attended school and got psychiatric counseling and supportive therapy every day. The NYC Board of Ed operated the school. One day after school, Julio ran after his bus, which was leaving without him. He slipped and was run over by the back wheels, sustaining severe injuries, including bilateral hip fractures and a shearing injury to his buttocks. Board of Ed rules required that Julio was to be escorted to the bus. The NYCTA denied liability, claiming they weren’t negligent because Julio ran after the bus. The City denied liability because they claimed the school day was over. At trial, both the Board of Ed who had knowledge of Julio’s poor impulse control and was required to put him safely on the bus, and the NYCTA whose bus driver saw Julio running and made no effort to slow or stop the bus were found to be responsible.
Baby Taylor C. – Taylor’s mother had gained over 50 pounds during the pregnancy, was past due, and had a prolonged first stage and second stage of delivery. These are warning signs of an overly large baby. Baby Taylor was 9 lbs. 13 oz. Instead of delivery by C-section, which was clearly indicated, the attending physician elected a natural birth. When the baby was stuck in the pelvic area, excessive force was used to pull her out, injuring the nerves in her neck and causing partial paralysis of her left arm. The condition is known as Erbs Palsy. The case was settled during the trial. Fortunately, Baby Taylor’s injury improved over time.
Ayisha W- A young girl slid down a sliding pond in the playground of an NYC school. The slide was not installed properly and there was a gap between the metal on the side of the slide. As Ayisha slid down, her ring finger went into the gap and the top of it was cut off. The City argued that since it was just the tip of her finger it was not worth much money. At trial, it was proved that Ayisha had a devastating emotional reaction that affected every aspect of her life and self-esteem. The jury agreed.