Category: Slip & Fall

How Weather and Seasonal Conditions Affect NYC Slip and Fall Claims

March 10th, 2026

Weather plays a major role in slip and fall accidents across New York City, especially during the winter months. Snow, ice, rain, and seasonal hazards significantly increase fall risks, and when property owners fail to address these dangers, serious injuries can occur. Hill & Moin LLP represents…

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Using Expert Witnesses in Slip-and-Fall Trials: Is It Worth It?

December 15th, 2025

When someone suffers serious injuries in a slip and fall accident, the path to compensation isn’t always straightforward. Property owners and their insurance companies often dispute responsibility or minimize the extent of the injuries. That’s where Hill & Moin LLP, an experienced New York perso…

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Advocate Awarded $350,000 Settlement After Accident

October 6th, 2025

As a community advocate, J.A.M. is known for his dedication to serving the community. Unfortunately, J.A.M.'s life changed when an unexpected fall left him with serious injuries to his wrist. What began as a simple task to serve his community ended with an emergency visit to the hospital to treat a …

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Brooklyn Home Health Aide Wins $375K Settlement After Fall on Black Ice

October 1st, 2025

LP, a devoted home health aide from Brooklyn, spends her free time enjoying crafts and playing her guitar. One winter day while on the job, she slipped on black ice and fell, sustaining a wrist fracture. A bystander called for help, and LP was rushed to the hospital — her life suddenly changed by a …

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What Happens After a Slip-and-Fall in a Residential Building? A Step-by-Step Guide

September 30th, 2025

Hill & Moin LLP is proud to serve New York City residents with trusted, proactive personal injury legal support. Slip-and-fall accidents in apartment buildings, co-ops, and condos are all too common. From wet lobby floors in Manhattan high-rises to broken staircases in Brooklyn walk-ups, unsafe …

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Brooklyn Resident Recovers $600K After Fall — Thanks to Hill & Moin, LLP

September 29th, 2025

MA, a lifelong Brooklyn resident, enjoys the simple pleasures of reading and exploring the internet in her free time. One ordinary day, while out for a walk in her neighborhood, she unexpectedly tripped and fell due to a defective sidewalk. The pain was immediate and overwhelming. Realizing she need…

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Slip-and-Fall Accidents in Subway Stations: How to Build a Case Against Negligent Maintenance

September 8th, 2025

Hill & Moin LLP is proud to serve New York City residents with trusted, proactive personal injury legal support focused on your recovery and your future. Every day, millions of commuters rely on the New York City subway system, operated by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). With su…

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Trip and Fall on Sidewalk Results in Six-Figure Settlement for Brooklyn Woman

July 4th, 2025

Olga S., a passionate artist and flower gardener, was enjoying an evening walk with her husband when she tripped and fell on a defective sidewalk. The incident left her injured and unsure of what steps to take next. Seeking help, she contacted the personal injury attorneys at Hill & Moin, LLP. …

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From a Fall to a New Beginning: A Queens Resident’s Story

June 26th, 2025

Mr. Byrd, a retired MTA worker with a passion for shopping, experienced a life-changing moment one winter day when he slipped and fell on his way to a haircut at his local shopping center, injuring his knee. As he began to recover, Mr. Byrd knew he didn’t want to just move on—he wanted to seek legal…

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Trip & Fall Awards Brooklyn Resident $370,000

June 5th, 2025

TV, a Brooklyn resident with a love for travel, was enjoying a walk through her neighborhood on a summer day when she suddenly tripped and fell on an uneven sidewalk. In severe pain and uncertain about what to do next, TV sought legal guidance to understand her rights. She turned to the trusted atto…

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