Slip and Fall
Representation
Holding property owners accountable for
dangerous conditions that cause serious injuries.
Why You Need a Slip and Fall Accident Attorney
A fall can happen in seconds but cause injuries lasting for years. Broken stairs, wet floors, ice, defective sidewalks, poor lighting, debris, and other dangerous conditions can cause fractures, torn ligaments, spinal injuries, and head trauma. Premises cases depend heavily on proving what condition caused the accident, who was responsible for the property, and whether the responsible party created the hazard or had sufficient notice of it.
Compensation You Can Recover
Medical Expenses
Coverage for hospital stays, surgeries, physical therapy, and future medical care.
Lost Wages
Compensation for time missed from work and diminished earning capacity.
Pain & Suffering
Damages for physical pain, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life.
Long Term Care
Costs of rehabilitation for fractures, head injuries, or other serious harm.
What to do after a fall:
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Document the Hazard
Take clear photos and videos of the exact condition that caused your fall before it can be cleaned, repaired, or removed. Capture the surrounding area from multiple angles whenever possible.
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Report the Accident
Notify the property owner, manager, superintendent, or other person responsible for the premises as soon as possible. If an incident report is prepared, request a copy for your records.
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Identify Witnesses
If anyone saw the fall or observed the dangerous condition beforehand, obtain their name and contact information. Independent witnesses can become important evidence if liability is later disputed.
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Seek Medical Treatment
If you were injured, obtain medical treatment as soon as possible. Tell your medical providers about every body part that was injured and explain that your injuries resulted from the fall.
Crucial Deadlines
Notice and Knowledge Requirements
To recover for a fall, you generally must show the property owner had actual or constructive notice of the hazard, meaning they knew, or the condition existed long enough that they should have known.
Shorter Deadlines for Government Property
If your fall happened on city, state, or public housing (New York City Housing Authority) property, a Notice of Claim is generally required within 90 days, far shorter than the standard three-year window for private property claims.
Because notice and causation are often disputed in these cases, prompt investigation, including photos, maintenance records, and incident reports, makes a significant difference in the outcome.
Protect Your Rights
Beware of the "Open and Obvious" Defense
Property owners commonly argue that a hazard was so obvious you should have avoided it, attempting to shift the blame entirely onto you.
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Do not accept blame at the scene.
What feels obvious in hindsight often wasn't at the time.
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Do not give a recorded statement to the property's insurer.
They are gathering information to deny your claim.
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Do not wait to document the hazard.
Conditions get repaired or cleaned up quickly, often within hours.
Our Experience
Types of Slip & Fall Cases We Handle
Ice & Snow
Falls caused by inadequate snow removal, improper salting, untreated ice, or dangerous accumulations on sidewalks, steps, and entryways.
Wet Floor Accidents
Falls caused by unmarked spills, leaking liquids, or recently mopped floors in stores, restaurants, offices, and other businesses.
Broken Stairs & Handrails
Falls caused by damaged steps, loose or missing handrails, uneven stair surfaces, or other dangerous structural defects.
Uneven Sidewalks
Falls caused by cracked, raised, broken, or poorly maintained sidewalk surfaces that create unsafe and unexpected walking conditions.
Poor Lighting
Falls in stairwells, parking lots, hallways, entrances, or walkways caused by inadequate, defective, or missing lighting.
Trip Hazards
Falls caused by loose flooring, torn carpeting, exposed cords, construction debris, clutter, or other dangerous objects left in walking areas.
Knowledge Base
Frequently Asked Questions
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Generally, yes. You need to show they had actual notice or that the condition existed long enough that they should have discovered and fixed it. We investigate maintenance logs and prior complaints to establish this.
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Commercial property owners owe the same duty of reasonable care. These cases often turn on internal inspection logs and video footage, which we move quickly to obtain.
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Claims involving government owned property carry a much shorter notice deadline, generally 90 days. Contact us right away if this applies to you.
Time is of the Essence
Evidence Disappears. Witnesses Forget. Don't Wait.
The sooner you involve an attorney, the stronger your case will be. Let our dedicated team start preserving evidence and building your claim today.