Slip and Fall Accidents

SLIP AND FALL ATTORNEY

Have You Been Hurt in a Slip or Trip and Fall?

Did you trip on a hole, crack, or other un-level condition on the sidewalk? Did you slip on snow or ice, or any wet surface? Were you injured on broken stairs, or on any internal or external stairway which was improperly maintained, repaired, or constructed? Did you fall because there was no handrail? You might be entitled to compensation if you were injured in a slip or trip and fall accident caused by someone else’s negligence or wrongdoing.

The slip or trip and fall lawyers at the Law Office of Harry C. Demiris, Jr., P.C. provide professional representation to clients who have been seriously injured on another person’s property. Slip/trip and fall accidents can result in serious injuries and are a leading cause of traumatic brain injury. If you have been hurt after a slip, trip, or fall, contact our office today at 516-997-9354 for a free consultation.

Long Island SLIP AND FALL LAWYER

Obtaining Compensation After a Slip or Trip and Fall Accident

While some slip/trip and fall accidents can result in minor scrapes and bruises, many can cause severe harm. Injuries from a slip/trip and fall may require years of medical treatment, rehabilitation, and therapy. Depending on the circumstances, you may have a permanent disability or chronic pain, and be unable to work.

Paying for medical bills or even living expenses can be impossible if you are suffering from a catastrophic injury. If another person was responsible for your accident, you might be entitled to compensation that can help you cover many of the expenses related to your injuries. Our slip or trip & fall lawyers can help you understand your rights after an accident and fight for your recovery.

The Law Is on Your Side

Slip or trip and fall accidents fit into a larger category of personal injury law known as premises liability. Premises liability describes the legal duty of a property owner to maintain the property in a safe condition. If a property owner fails to fulfill this obligation and an individual sustains injuries due to a slip or trip and fall, then the owner may be liable.

Slips, trips, and falls are commonly caused by poor maintenance or negligence, including cracks and holes, snow and ice, slippery floors, broken steps, and bad lighting.

Slips, trips, and falls can happen anywhere, such as at the grocery store, on train platform steps, at a restaurant, in a shopping mall, in a post office, at a park, on the street, or a sidewalk. Regardless of where the accident happened, you should always seek treatment immediately after an injury and consult with an experienced slip & fall lawyer as soon as possible.

Proving Negligence in a Trip and Fall Accident

Slips and falls occur for many reasons. Sometimes, the responsibility belongs to the survivor, either partially or fully. For instance, the survivor could be wearing impractical shoes, horsing around, not paying attention, or intoxicated. However, most slip and fall injuries occur because of negligence on the part of the property owner. It is important to note that even if you were partially responsible for your injuries, you might still be entitled to compensation. Contact our office today to speak directly with a knowledgeable slip & fall lawyer. We proudly serve all five Boroughs of New York City as well as Nassau and Suffolk County and offer free, no obligation consultations. Se Habla Español.

Common Causes of Slip and Fall Injuries

Slip and fall accidents can be caused by several unsafe conditions. Property owners have a duty to ensure that their property is free from hazards that could cause injury to people lawfully on the premises. Additionally, if the condition is something that the property owner knew or should have known about, they must repair it or warn individuals that it is unsafe.

Examples of conditions that may cause a slip and fall accident include:

An employee neglects to post wet floor warnings or properly close off the wet area after mopping a floor
An excessive amount of soap gets used for cleaning the floor, which remains slippery when dry
Spilled food, liquid, or other substances do not get cleaned up, or warnings are not posted
Flooring does not receive proper maintenance, which can include loose floor tiles or floorboards, torn or loose carpets, and splintering floorboards
Stairs do not receive proper maintenance, including worn or loose steps, broken handrails, spills, debris, or objects blocking the stairs
Sudden changes in floor level
Poor lighting on a stairway or in a hallway
Exposed electric cables
Sudden stops on elevators and escalators
Cracks in sidewalks or paving stones
Potholes
Ice or snow on sidewalks and in lobbies or entryways
Loose or broken balcony or stair railings
Debris or equipment left out at a construction site or other workplace

If you or a loved one was injured in a slip and fall accident, you might need an attorney to help you get the recovery you deserve. At the Law Office of Harry C. Demiris, Jr., P.C. we are committed to helping individuals who are injured in trips and falls get the maximum compensation available in their case. Call today for a free consultation.

Slip and Fall Injuries Can Be Serious, Requiring Years of Medical Treatment

If you are seriously injured in a slip and fall accident, you could require surgery and years of medical care. To fully recover, your medical bills could easily exceed tens of thousands of dollars.

Leading injuries sustained in trip and fall accidents include:

Back, neck, and spinal cord injuries
Broken bones in the wrists or hands
Brain injuries

Hip fractures
Knee injuries
Shoulder injuries

Slip and fall injuries often require an expensive trip to the emergency room, extensive physical therapy, and rehabilitation. The survivor may be unable to work for an extended period. In many cases, the survivor faces permanent disability and an inability to continue earning a living.

Why Hire a Slip and Fall Lawyer?

Our slip & fall lawyers will collaborate with you to get the compensation you deserve after an accident. We know the law and never settle a case unless our sense of justice is fulfilled. If you are unable to work, you may face financial uncertainty; a negotiated settlement or trial verdict can provide economic stability for you and your family.

If you have been involved in a trip and fall accident, contact our office as soon as possible. The sooner you contact our firm, the more that we can do to preserve evidence and build a compelling case against any negligent parties. Under New York law, you only have a limited amount of time to bring a claim for damages based on personal injury. Do not wait until it is too late.