M.S. was searching for property to purchase in New York. He was interested in buying a home and went to one that was on sale to inspect it. He exited his vehicle and began walking on the driveway when he slipped and fell. This fall occurred due to snow that covered a defective sidewalk. As a result …
Category: Slip & Fall
Potential Property Buyer Slips & Fall on Ice & Receives $1.05 Million Settlement
August 8th, 2022Spanish Speaking Construction Laborer Who Fell Off Moving Ladder On Farm Receives $1.85 Million Settlement
May 25th, 2022[audio m4a="https://hillmoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Exit-Interview-Audio-2.m4a"][/audio] M.H. was working on a farm. He was building a roof and was on a ladder nailing plywood onto the wooden frame. As he was nailing the plywood, the ladder began to move and leaned to the right.…
Pedestrian Who Slipped and Fell on Ice in Brooklyn Rejoices Upon Receiving Settlement of $500,000
April 26th, 2022Mr. A.D. was walking down the sidewalk in Brooklyn when he slipped and fell on ice. Mr. A.D. sustained a left ankle fracture. He consulted Hill and Moin who handled the case with utmost professionalism and care. Mr. A.D. explained that at Hill & Moin he was treated like a family member and th…
Staten Island Woman Injured After Slip & Fall on Ice Receives $500,000 Settlement
December 13th, 2021F.L., a home health aide from Staten Island, was taking out the garbage on the day after a snowstorm when she slipped and fell on icy pavement that her landlord hadn't properly salted. Having broken her ankle and injured her neck and back, F.L. was unable to get up and remained on the floor with no …
Home Health Aide Injured After Slip & Fall On Exterior Staircase Receives $400,000 Settlement
November 9th, 2021TY was exiting work when she slipped and fell due to a defective staircase. Due to this fall, TY suffered a tear of the right rotator cuff and underwent a right shoulder arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. TY was referred to Hill & Moin LLP by her Worker’s Compensation Attorney. After speaking …
Home Care Aide injured after Trip & Fall On Basement Floor Secured $500,000 Settlement
October 28th, 2021AG tripped and fell due to a hole in the basement while working as a home care nurse. Due to this fall, AG suffered a torn ligament in her left ankle and underwent repair surgery. AG began her search for a law firm that she believed could provide excellent representation. She decided to retain Hi…
Pedestrian Injured After Trip & Fall On Defective Sidewalk Secured $350,000 Settlement
October 14th, 2021AL tripped and fell due to a defective sidewalk. Due to this fall, AL fractured her right wrist. AL’s mother had been represented by Hill & Moin LLP in a motor vehicle accident many years ago and knew the quality of the firm’s litigation skills. She retained the firm knowing she was in good h…
Defective Sidewalk Caused Scooter to Fall. Injured Rider Receives Six Figure Settlement.
September 15th, 2021Mr. Andrei was riding a scooter when the wheels of the scooter got caught on the defective sidewalk and caused him to fall to the ground. The incident resulted in Mr. Andrei suffering an ankle fracture. Mr. Andrei consulted with Hill and Moin LLP and was confident that the firm would help him ach…
Pedestrian Injured After Trip & Fall On Defective Sidewalk Awarded $375,000 Settlement
July 30th, 2021RM was walking to his friend’s house when he tripped and fell due to a defective sidewalk. Due to this fall, RM fractured his left wrist and underwent surgery. RM searched for legal representation and was referred to the law firm of Hill & Moin LLP. He called their office and the attorneys at…
What Are the Most Common Premises Liability Claims?
July 23rd, 2021Slip-and-falls are among the most common premises liability cases, but premises liability law goes far beyond slipping, tripping, and falling. Premises liability refers to the duty of care that property owners have towards others. Some property owners neglect their responsibilities, which could l…