Landowners and occupiers are responsible for keeping their homes and grounds reasonably safe for visitors. This would include the removal of snow and ice as well as placement of warning signs for slippery surfaces. Whether you are the owner or tenant, the failure to properly warn and remove slippery conditions that can result in injury may make you liable.
Injuries caused by slippery conditions fall under slip and fall accidents. In a slip and fall case it is important to file a report to account for the incident. The report should be completed around the time of the incident, as delaying may lead to key details being left out. The report should include the time, location, and cause of the incident as well as any witness statements. If possible, take photographs of the area as soon after the accident occurred. Also, it is important that any injuries incurred in the incident get treated and documented at a medical facility quickly so it can not be speculated that any injuries were obtained between the time of the of the fall and the doctor trip.
It is important to promptly report and investigate a slip and fall accident. An attorney will help arrange for investigative work, including access to the property and photographs of the property. In many cases there are deadlines to which a notice must be given to the accused party. Therefore, it is highly recommended that one follow up on a slip and fall case as soon as possible.
In court, the accused property owner will have premises liability attorneys that will try to refute and devalue your case. Having an experienced slip and fall attorney on your side will help fight and counter the testimony given by the property owner.
You have the right to receive proper compensation for injuries that are caused by a negligent property owner! Contact the New York personal injury law firm Hill & Moin LLP today!