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Hill & Moin LLP represents people injured because of unsafe property conditions throughout New York County. If you need a Manhattan NY Slip And Fall Lawyer after falling on a sidewalk, inside a store, at an apartment building, or on a construction site, Hill & Moin lawyers can investigate the dangerous condition, determine who was responsible for maintaining the property, and help you pursue compensation under New York law.
Manhattan’s dense mix of sidewalks, subway entrances, high-rise buildings, restaurants, hotels, offices, construction zones, and retail properties creates many places where falls can occur. From Midtown and SoHo to Harlem, Washington Heights, and the Upper East and West Sides, determining exactly who controlled the accident location is often a critical part of a claim.
Property owners and other responsible parties generally must take reasonable steps to maintain property safely. A fall may result from:
NYC DOT states that property owners are generally responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining adjoining sidewalks. The agency also notes that owners can potentially face liability for personal injuries caused by failing to maintain those sidewalks as required by NYC Administrative Code §7-210.
Snow and ice are another common concern. NYC rules require property owners to clear snow and ice from adjoining sidewalks and maintain an accessible path after snowfall.
Liability depends on who owned, occupied, controlled, or maintained the area and what that party knew about the hazard.
Potentially responsible parties can include a:
A key issue is often notice. Evidence may need to establish that the responsible party created the dangerous condition or knew, or legally should have known, about it and failed to address it within a reasonable period.
New York’s comparative negligence rules also mean that sharing responsibility does not necessarily eliminate a claim. For example, a defendant may argue that the hazard was visible or that the injured person was distracted. Any percentage of fault assigned to the injured person can affect the compensation recovered.
A slip, trip, or fall at a Manhattan construction site can involve different laws from an ordinary premises liability accident.
The latest available NYC Department of Buildings data showed 126 construction-related injuries in Manhattan through October 2025, more than any other borough during that period. Citywide, worker falls accounted for 137 injuries and five fatalities through October.
Workers may fall from scaffolds, ladders, roofs, elevated platforms, temporary stairs, or unprotected openings. Others may slip or trip because of debris, cords, materials, wet surfaces, or poorly maintained work areas.
Depending on the accident, New York Labor Law protections may apply. An injured worker may also receive workers’ compensation while having a separate personal injury claim against an owner, general contractor, subcontractor, or another third party.
You deserve a law firm that prioritizes your safety and recovery. Call Hill & Moin LLP to discuss a Manhattan slip and fall or construction injury claim.
Slip and fall injuries can range from fractures that heal within months to brain or spinal injuries with permanent consequences.
| Type of Loss | Examples |
| Medical expenses | Hospital care, surgery, medication and therapy |
| Lost wages | Income missed while recovering |
| Future losses | Ongoing care or reduced earning ability |
| Pain and suffering | Physical pain and limitations |
| Long-term needs | Rehabilitation, equipment or assistance |
Common injuries include broken wrists and ankles, hip fractures, knee injuries, torn ligaments, back and neck injuries, concussions, traumatic brain injuries, and spinal injuries.
Hill & Moin can evaluate how the injury affects not only current medical expenses but also future health, employment, and daily activities.
Conditions that cause falls can disappear quickly. A wet floor may be cleaned, snow can melt, sidewalk defects can be repaired, and surveillance recordings can be erased.
Useful evidence can include:
In Manhattan, nearby stores, apartment buildings, offices, hotels, and construction sites may have cameras that captured the accident or conditions immediately beforehand.
Photographing the hazard as soon as safely possible can therefore be particularly valuable.
New York CPLR §214 generally provides a three-year statute of limitations for personal injury lawsuits.
Some cases have substantially shorter requirements. Falls involving New York City or another government entity may be subject to special notice-of-claim rules and filing deadlines.
Determining ownership is therefore important. A fall on a Manhattan sidewalk does not automatically mean the City is responsible because NYC law places sidewalk maintenance and potential liability on many adjoining property owners.
Don’t wait while evidence disappears. Speak with a trusted New York injury attorney at Hill & Moin LLP about who may be responsible and which deadline applies to your claim.
Get appropriate medical care, report the accident to the property owner or manager, and photograph the dangerous condition if possible. Obtain witness information and save your clothing, shoes, medical records, and other potential evidence.
Potentially. NYC Administrative Code §7-210 generally places responsibility for maintaining sidewalks in reasonably safe condition on adjoining property owners, although important exceptions exist.
NYC requires property owners to clear snow and ice from sidewalks adjoining their property according to specified clearing rules. Liability for an injury still depends on the circumstances surrounding the particular accident.
The absence of a warning sign can be relevant, but it does not automatically establish liability. The investigation must consider how the condition developed, how long it existed, and what the responsible party knew or should have known.
Potentially. Workers’ compensation may provide benefits, and some workers may also have third-party personal injury claims. New York Labor Law can provide additional protections for certain elevation-related construction accidents.
There is no standard amount. Compensation depends on factors such as the severity of the injury, medical costs, lost income, future treatment, pain and suffering, available insurance, and disputes concerning liability.
A fall can leave you facing surgery, rehabilitation, time away from work, and questions about who should pay for the harm you suffered. Hill & Moin LLP can investigate the property condition, preserve available evidence, and explain your legal options.
Call Hill & Moin LLP in Manhattan today to schedule your confidential, no-obligation consultation. Your case. Your future. Our priority.