Premises Accidents – Trip and Fall or Slip and Fall

Trip and fall accidents are often caused by a broken or poorly maintained floor, an abrupt difference in the height of adjacent “flags” of a sidewalk, or an object that was left on the floor.  Slip and fall accidents are usually caused by a slippery floor or stairs.

Injuries Caused by Trip and Fall or Slip and Fall Accidents

These types of accidents can cause serious injuries that may have both long and short term consequences. Often these accidents cause fractures, which sometimes heal after being set and placed in a cast, followed by physical therapy. In other instances, fractures may require surgery and the orthopedic surgeon may need to use metal plates and screws to insure that the broken bones are kept in proper alignment during the healing process.

If you have suffered a serious injury, such as a fracture, because of someone else’s negligence, contact us for a free consultation.  We will  analyze and explain the legal issues involved, so you have a better understanding of whether we will be able to prove that the  property owner is liable for your personal injuries.

As an experienced Accident Lawyer in NYC, we will work tirelessly to get you the monetary compensation you are entitled to for your injuries.

When Is the Property Owner Liable for a Trip and Fall or Slip and Fall Accident?

When this type of an accident occurs, a lawsuit is generally filed against the property owner or against the tenant (such as a store, etc.) occupying the property where the accident occurred.

It is difficult to provide a general rule of liability that covers all situations.  In order to determine whether a property owner or tenant  is legally liable for your slip and fall, or trip and fall accident, we invite you to call our office for a free consultation.  There are various aspects of each case, which make each case unique.  However, in most cases, the following common issues arise:

1-Negligence:  Did the property owner act responsibly and carefully in maintaining the property, so that the visitors do not face a danger of slipping or tripping and falling?

2-Comparative Negligence:  Was the victim careless and therefore partially responsible for the accident?

3-Notice:  Did the property owner know about the slippery or broken surface, or other dangerous condition, and negligently fail to correct the problem, thereby risking the safety of visitors, pedestrians, etc.?  Alternatively, was the dangerous condition a transient condition that was created only moments before the accident, and did the accident occur before the property owner even knew about the dangerous condition?

These are some of the factors that are considered when determining liability in this type of premises accident.  Contact us for a free case evaluation.