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O.M. had left her apartment to head outside. She had made it to the lobby of her apartment building and had walked to the entrance/exit when she tripped and fell due to a defective step. She suffered injuries to her right wrist and left ankle requiring immediate hospitalization and right wrist surge…
Category: Slip & Fall
Tenant That Fell Exiting Building Entrance Receives $450,000 Settlement
May 13th, 2024The “Distracted Walker” Phenomenon and Shared Liability in Slip-and-Fall Accidents
May 10th, 2024New York City is known as the best city in the country for walking and public transportation. Between 2013 and 2023, pedestrian deaths on NYC roads dropped by 45 percent. However, in recent decades, a new danger to pedestrians has emerged – not from vehicles but from distractions. The “distracted…
Legal Assistant Hurt At Work Wins a 1.8 Million Dollar Settlement
May 3rd, 2024It was a chilly, late winter afternoon when A.R. was outside enjoying the refreshing air during her lunch break. After taking some time to relax and stretch her legs, she made her way toward the high-rise building where her office was located. As she approached the door, she did not notice that ther…
Documenting Evidence After a Slip-and-Fall Accident
April 22nd, 2024After a slip-and-fall accident, it may seem like the existence of the hazardous conditions that caused your slip-and-fall incident won’t be enough to prove the at-fault party’s negligence. While the circumstances surrounding each slip and fall claim are unique, there are several steps that you can t…
Slip-and-Fall Accidents in NYC Subways and Public Transportation: Seeking Compensation for Injuries
March 12th, 2024Navigating the bustling New York City subway system can be thrilling or convenient, but it also comes with its fair share of risks. Slip-and-fall accidents are not uncommon in these busy underground stations, where crowds hustle and platforms can get slippery. From wet floors to uneven …
Establishing Liability in Slip and Fall Cases: What You Need to Know
February 2nd, 2024A slip-and-fall accident can happen suddenly and when you least expect it. NYC Health has reported that unintentional falls are the leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations in New York City. Property owners have a certain level of liability and responsibility for the safety of their visit…
Suffered from a Slip and Fall Over Snow or Ice in NYC? Find Out How Legal Expertise Makes a Difference
January 16th, 2024Picture this: NYC under a fresh blanket of snow – it's like a winter postcard. But hidden beneath that snowy scene lies a sneaky hazard: ice. It's easy to slip, fall, and get hurt on these icy patches. That’s where we come in. We’re here to help you understand what to do if you find yourself tak…
Russian Speaker Injured During Fall At Work Is Granted $448k For Injuries And Suffering
December 21st, 2023As a Home Health Aide Anna V. spends her days helping others with essential life tasks when they cannot complete these tasks on their own. She never imagined that reporting for duty at her own job would be the reason she herself needed to look for help of her own – from a personal injury attorney. I…
How Long Do You Have to Report a Slip-and-Fall?
November 22nd, 2023Slip-and-fall accidents can disrupt not just your day but also your life. As someone who has been injured in a slip-and-fall accident, you have every right to seek compensation. Filing a premises liability claim could help you cover your medical bills, ongoing treatments, and other damages. But y…
Bronx Resident who tripped and fell on a Defective Sidewalk Receives $500 Settlement
November 15th, 2023G.A. was on his way to visit his partner’s home when he tripped and fell due to a defective sidewalk. Upon getting up, he limped to his destination with a quickly swelling and bruised ankle. The continuous pain forced him to seek treatment at the hospital, where he was diagnosed with a fractured lef…