Blog: Slip and Fall Accidents

Winter in New York is a sight to behold. There’s no denying its beauty. However, as beautiful as New York winter is, it’s equally hazardous. Snow and ice create stunning imagery, but they are also prime conditions for slip-and-fall accidents. The conditions that winter creates are incredibly dangerous if the proper precautions aren’t taken. New …

Slip-and-fall accidents due to winter conditions are incredibly common in New York. While many of these accidents result in minor cuts and bruises, they have the potential to cause severe damage. Landing on hard surfaces can cause severe injuries, from torn ligaments to broken bones. Property owners have a legal duty to keep their premises …

If you slip and fall on a slick floor at work or while running errands, you could suffer a wide gamut of injuries from bruises to compound bone fractures. Following a slip-and-fall accident, it is important to seek medical attention as soon as possible to treat your injuries. Seeing a doctor is imperative to protect …

Unfortunately, many slips, trips, and fall injuries do not occur by chance. Often, slip-and-fall accident victims suffer injuries that may have been preventable. If you slipped and fell on a poorly maintained property with hazardous conditions, you may have grounds to pursue a claim for compensation against the negligent property owner.  After suffering a severe …

When going out to eat, many individuals expect quality food, trained staff, and a well-maintained establishment. If a restaurant owner fails to keep their property safe for diners and staff, they may be held liable if someone slips and falls on a slick floor or broken stairs. Slip-and-fall accidents can cause severe injuries to victims …

While many New Yorkers may assume that slip-and-fall accidents are minor accidents that result in bumps or bruises, a slip or fall can be deadly. In fact, according to the National Floor Safety Institute, slip-and-fall accidents make up the highest percentage of emergency room visits in the United States. Unfortunately, these accidents can leave victims …

Slip and fall accidents can cause serious injuries and trauma. In addition to creating significant medical bills, these incidents can leave victims unable to work for months or even years. Even while dealing with your injuries in the aftermath, it’s critical to keep the timeline for filing a slip and fall lawsuit in mind. Under …

Based on statistics compiled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than one million Americans are injured in slip and fall accidents each year. The CDC also divides slip and fall accidents into two categories – elevated falls and same-level falls.  Same-level falls are the most common and result in more injuries …