Fall accidents are one of the most common causes of emergency room visits in the U.S. Every year, more than 1 million people are treated in the ER for slip, trip or fall injuries.
Slip and fall accidents often lead to serious injuries and tragically, many didn’t need to happen.
The personal injury attorneys at the Raphaelson & Levine Law Firm have seen countless forms of negligence. If you have suffered an injury due to a slip, trip, or fall, we can help.
Call 212-268-3222 today or contact us online for a free consultation with an experienced New York slip and fall lawyer.
New York City, and its suburbs, are no stranger to slip and fall accidents.
Risky conditions existing across the city often lead to serious injuries — sidewalks, elevators, escalators, stairs, walkways, subways, construction sites, office buildings, grocery stores, retail outlets, and apartment complexes often present hazards people are not warned about.
Leading causes of slip and fall accidents in New York include:
Additionally, cracks, snow, ice, large construction defects, and holes often exist throughout New York City without proper warning signs.
These hazardous conditions can cause life-changing and sometimes fatal injuries.
Slip and fall accidents can result in minor injuries, but others are very serious.
When a slip and fall occurs on public or private property, it’s important you follow these seven steps to get treatment for your injuries, document the accident, and protect your legal rights to compensation:
Under New York State and NYC law, injured persons may have the right to file a negligence claim against the individual or business that owns or controls the property. Taking the above steps helps the victim ensure they have a better and more substantial case.
Slip and fall accidents frequently occur in the workplace and are the leading cause of lost time from work. Federal statistics show 22% of slip and fall accidents result in over 31 days away from work.
Common causes of work-related falls include unsafe conditions including wet floors, uneven surfaces, floors in disrepair, clutter and debris, inadequate lighting, broken equipment, or slips from ladders. Business owners are expected to maintain safe workplaces for their employees.
Fall injuries at work are often eligible for workers’ compensation claims. Statistics suggest 85% of workers’ compensation claims are attributed to slips on slick floors.
Due to NYS’ no-fault insurance rules, employees cannot sue their employer unless the employer intentionally caused the situation. Alternatively, employees must pursue workers’ compensation.
However, it’s not uncommon for a third party to be the root of the negligence. It’s critical to speak with a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible to help determine if workers’ compensation should be pursued or a slip and fall lawsuit claim be filed.
Slip and falls are a serious public health issue.
According to the National Safety Council, falls are one of the top three most common preventable injuries. And also one of the top 10 types of accidents that fall into both the fatal and nonfatal categories.
Preventable accidents are usually caused by negligence.
To make a successful negligence claim, a slip and fall injury victim must prove:
Before filing a personal injury claim, review the circumstances at the time of the fall. If it appears the above three factors can be proved, this is a strong foundation for a personal injury claim.
Property owners and managers have an obligation to maintain safe conditions. An NYC slip and fall attorney can evaluate and assess the circumstances. Just cause for a negligence claim must be demonstrated.
Answering “yes” to one or more of these questions suggests premises liability existed on the part of the owner or property manager. You could have grounds for a personal injury claim to obtain the compensation you deserve.
The New York trip and fall lawyers at Raphaelson & Levine have a great deal of experience representing people who have suffered injury from a slip and falls.
We pursue compensation for injuries occurring on construction sites, sidewalks, workplaces, parking lots, and at places of business. Also, we see common injuries due to snow and ice and wet surfaces.
In our experience litigating premises liability claims, defendants often don’t address issues such as clogged drains, icy weather conditions, timely surface treatments for ice and snow, poorly maintained sidewalks, loose railings, damaged staircases, and parking lots that create conditions for puddles to form.
Any of these situations are almost always grounds for a premises liability claim.
Common injuries resulting from slips and falls include broken bones, soft tissue damage, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injury, head injury, paralysis, lost limbs, and wrongful death.
Our personal injury attorneys strive to help our clients obtain the financial resources needed to pay for medical care, plus compensation for all other economic and noneconomic losses, including:
Our New York City slip and fall accident lawyers will speak with your doctor or other medical professionals to learn about your medical needs and will work hard to help you get the care and rehabilitation services you require.
If you, or a loved one, have suffered injuries due to a slip and fall accident, the caring and compassionate personal injury lawyers at Raphaelson & Levine want to help.
Over the past thirty years, our slip and fall attorneys have earned a reputation as “The Voice of the Injured” in New York City. We aggressively recover justice for fall victims and have won more than $700 million for our clients including numerous multi-million dollar premises liability cases.
When representing you, the Raphaelson & Levine legal team will work diligently to obtain the best possible jury verdict or settlement for your accident case.
In New York, the statute of limitations for premises liability claims is only three years.
Don’t wait until it’s too late to begin your claim! Join the thousands of satisfied New Yorkers that have trusted our experienced Manhattan personal injury law firm to provide hope for a better future.
Call us today at 212-268-3222 or contact us online for a free case evaluation.
