Slip/Trip and Fall
Segan, Nemerov & Singer, PC can get you on your feet again
Property owners are legally responsible for maintaining a reasonable level of safety on their premises. Unfortunately, many property owners are negligent in their duties, and this negligence results in many injuries each year. Slip and fall accidents are among the most common causes of these preventable injuries.
What is a slip/trip and fall?
When the interface of a person's foot and the floor fails, for any reason, the result is considered a slip and fall (or trip and fall) accident. Property owners are considered liable for slip and fall accidents when:
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Environmental conditions on the ground or the floor cause the majority of slip and fall accidents. Slippery or uneven sidewalks floors, staircases, and other surfaces as well as poor lighting are often the culprits that precipitate a slip and fall.
Who is liable?
The property owner and the victim may be deemed fully or partially liable for a slip and fall accident by New York law. While the owner has a duty to keep the property safe, the victim also has a duty to exercise a reasonable degree of care. Your case must be prepared and presented by a legal expert in order to ensure that the liability is placed on the party truly responsible. Our attorneys are expert in the area of New York's comparative fault laws. Our service to you ensures that you will not accept any less than the rightful and legal amount of liability and that all of your appropriate losses are recovered.
Let the New York City slip and fall attorneys be your experts
Serious injuries can result from slip and fall accidents. Even a minor slip and fall accident often warrants a doctor visit, while more serious injuries can lead to large medical bills and lost wages. When someone else's negligence results in a loss to you, great or small, you deserve to be compensated for these losses.
