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NK, a Brooklyn resident and compassionate home care worker, dedicates her time to helping others and volunteering in her community. Her life took an unexpected turn when, during a visit to her family, she tripped and fell on a defective sidewalk. Emergency services were called and promptly treated h…
Category: Slip & Fall
Home Care Worker Awarded $140,000 After Sidewalk Trip and Fall
May 21st, 2025Brooklyn Resident Applauds Helpful Staff at Hill & Moin After Receiving Settlement From Trip and Fall on Sidewalk
April 23rd, 2025FC, who enjoys crafting and gardening in her free time, suffered a fall on a defective sidewalk in front of a school in Brooklyn after visiting family members. The incident left her with hand injuries, prompting her to seek legal help to understand her options for compensation. She contacted the …
The Role of Surveillance Footage in NYC Slip and Fall Cases
February 24th, 2025A serious slip-and-fall accident in New York City can upend your life in the blink of an eye. You may be facing life-altering physical injuries, emotional trauma, and financial insecurity. When you have been hurt due to unsafe conditions on someone else’s property, proving liability is a key factor …
South Brooklyn Tenant Awarded $350,000 After Trip & Fall in Apartment Building
February 4th, 2025Francine Kaley, a Brooklyn native with a love for roller skating and gardening, found her life upended one August when she tripped and fell in her apartment building, injuring her knee. The accident left her in constant pain and with an uncertain future. Determined to seek justice, Francine turned t…
How Building Code Violations Can Strengthen Your Slip and Fall Claim
January 13th, 2025Slip-and-fall accidents happen in a moment, but their physical, financial, and emotional impact can last a lifetime. Cities and states have building codes to minimize the risk of slip-and-fall accidents, but these are only effective when followed to the letter. If a building code violation at someon…
Trip and Fall on Defective Sidewalk Leads to $300,000 Settlement Award
December 19th, 2024It was a typical summer day in Brooklyn, when L. Ayala tripped and fell on a hazardous, defective sidewalk. When L. Ayala fell she knew she was in excruciating pain and waited for EMS to arrive and rush her away to the hospital where it was found she had sustained injuries to her shoulder, knee and …
What Makes a Slip and Fall Case Valid in NYC?
November 26th, 2024Slip and fall accidents are among the most common personal injury claims in New York City, often caused by hazards like slippery floors, icy pavements, or a lack of public lighting. But not every slip and fall incident leads to a successful legal claim. If you’re wondering, “What makes a slip and fa…
Williamsburg Resident Awarded $500,000 After Defective Sidewalk Trip & Fall
November 11th, 2024As she was on her way home, a Williamsburg resident tripped and fell on a defective sidewalk. Immediately in pain, emergency medical services were thankfully called and she was promptly seen by doctors who diagnosed her with injuries pertaining to her right arm. Advised by those closest to her she r…
Brooklyn Grandmother Awarded Over $200,000 in Settlement After Trip and Fall
November 7th, 2024On a mid-November day in Williamsburg after visiting friends at their home, a Brooklyn grandmother slipped and fell down building steps, injuring her back and foot. A bystander who saw the incident immediately called emergency medical services and the Brooklyn grandmother was rushed off to the hospi…
Understanding Premises Liability in NYC: How It Affects Slip and Fall Claims
October 23rd, 2024In New York City, slip and fall accidents are unfortunately common, often resulting in serious injuries. Whether it’s a slick sidewalk, a poorly maintained stairway, or an uneven floor in a commercial building, these accidents can lead to expensive medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. …