$715,500 Slip and Fall Settlement in Manhattan

A dangerous condition on a Manhattan property caused our client to slip and fall — an incident that required surgery and months of recovery, and a property owner who denied responsibility until mediation.

Slip and Fall at a Manhattan Property

Our client was at a building on West 44th Street in Manhattan when she encountered a hazardous condition on the premises. The surface condition caused her to lose her footing, and she fell to the ground, sustaining injuries to her lower extremities and spine. The injuries were severe enough to require surgical intervention, followed by months of physical therapy and rehabilitation.

The property owner initially denied that any dangerous condition existed. Their position was that the plaintiff was responsible for watching where she walked and that the premises were adequately maintained. This denial of responsibility meant the case could not resolve through early negotiation and required formal litigation and ultimately mediation to reach a fair outcome.

Building the Case Against the Property Owner

Our attorneys conducted a thorough investigation of the property, including inspection of the area where the fall occurred, review of maintenance logs and cleaning schedules, and interviews with building staff. The investigation revealed deficiencies in the property owner's maintenance protocols — conditions that should have been identified and corrected before any tenant or visitor was exposed to the hazard.

We documented our client's treatment progression from emergency care through surgery and rehabilitation, establishing the direct connection between the fall and the injuries that followed. When the defense's independent medical examiner attempted to minimize the severity of the injuries, our medical experts provided detailed rebuttal testimony based on surgical findings and post-operative imaging.

"The property owner's first response was to deny everything — deny the hazard existed, deny they knew about it, deny responsibility. Our investigation told a different story. Maintenance records, staff testimony, and the physical evidence all pointed to a known condition that was never addressed. At mediation, the evidence spoke for itself." — Jason Krakower, Attorney

$715,500 Mediation Result for a Manhattan Slip and Fall

This $715,500 mediation result covers surgical treatment, extended rehabilitation, lost wages, and the permanent limitations our client now manages. It holds the property owner accountable for a hazardous condition that should have been corrected before anyone was injured.

If you slipped and fell at a Manhattan building due to a dangerous condition, our premises liability attorneys have experience proving property owner negligence and are ready to review your case.