$2 Million Slip and Fall Settlement in New York

Raphaelson & Levine secured a $2 million settlement for a person who slipped and fell on snow-covered stairs in New York, sustaining serious injuries from a preventable winter hazard.

A Preventable Winter Stairway Fall

On a winter morning, our client stepped outside and began descending a staircase that was packed with accumulated snow and ice. Without any salt, sand, or other treatment applied, the steps were dangerously slick. Our client lost their footing partway down and fell, striking the stairs on the way to the ground.

The impact caused injuries that required emergency medical care and ongoing treatment. The fall disrupted their ability to work and carry out everyday activities, leaving them facing both physical pain and financial uncertainty.

Proving the Property Owner's Negligence

The defense argued that the snowfall was an act of nature and that our client should have been more careful. Our slip and fall attorneys responded with a comprehensive case built on evidence: weather service records showing when the snow had stopped, maintenance logs revealing no de-icing efforts had been made, and building code requirements for snow removal timelines. A safety expert confirmed the property owner had ample time and obligation to clear the stairs before our client's fall.

Our premises liability team demonstrated that this was not an unforeseeable accident — it was a failure of basic property maintenance.

$2 Million for an Injured New Yorker

The $2 million settlement provides compensation intended to address medical expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and the costs of ongoing rehabilitation.

"Property owners in New York have a clear obligation to keep walkways safe in winter. Snow on stairs is not an excuse — it is a hazard that must be addressed promptly. Our client's fall was entirely preventable."

— Steven Gershowitz, Attorney at Raphaelson & Levine

If you've been injured in a slip and fall caused by snow, ice, or other hazardous conditions in New York, our slip and fall lawyers have the experience to hold negligent property owners accountable. Contact us today for a free case evaluation.