New York Slip and Fall Attorney
Slip and Fall Accidents in New York
In 2007, more than 7.9 million Americans hurt themselves in a slip and fall accidents. Slip and fall accidents are the leading cause of injury-related deaths among older Americans. Unintentional injuries, which include slip and fall accidents, are the leading cause of death among Americans from the age from one year to age forty-four. So slip and falls are a serious matter.
Slip and fall accidents or trip and fall accidents are the most common type of premises liability lawsuits in New York. Under New York State and local laws, the owners and occupiers of property (e.g., a house, an office building, an apartment building, a store, etc.) have the responsibility to maintain the property in a reasonably safe condition. Slip and fall cases and other premises liability cases arise when the responsible party fails to maintain the property or does something to cause a hazard.
If you have had a slip and fall accident
in New York and have questions or believe that you have a slip and
fall case, you should consult with a New York slip and fall
attorney. I can help. You can me at 1-800-660-1466 or email me
at Carol@SchlittLaw.com.
Slip and Fall Cases and Trip and Fall Cases in New York
The causes of
slip and fall cases are
many and varied. I have had clients hurt when contractors failed to
clear ice and snow. One woman fell because of uneven bricks on a
walkway. Another
client hurt herself slipping on a grease skid left behind at a work
site. One man tripped over a mound of cement illegally dumped on a
sidewalk in Brooklyn. In several cases, I have had clients who
slipped and fell on spilled substances in a supermarket.
Stairway
accidents
account for their own category of trip and fall cases as clients
have hurt themselves on uneven steps, broken steps and liquids
spilled on steps. I even had a
case
where a worker tripped when
squirrels jumped out of a hole in a wall and knocked him down a
flight of stairs.
While slip and fall cases may be common,
they are among the most difficult cases to win in the New York
courts. Why? The courts have been dismissing more and more slip and
fall cases before they ever reach a jury and even when they reach
the jury, juries look more and more often to blame the victim. That
said, I have had good success with slip and fall and other cases
when a client trips due to someone else’s negligence. If you think
you have a slip and fall or trip and fall case, please call me and I
will gladly discuss it with you. Feel free to call me at
1-800-660-1466 or send me an e-mail at
Carol@SchlittLaw.com.
A New York Slip
and Fall Attorney's Guide: What to Do if You
are Injured in a Slip and Fall or Trip and Fall in New York
Take care of any medical needs
See a doctor as soon as possible to
treat any medical needs. What may seem like a minor hurt may not go
away on its own; when in doubt see a doctor. If you need help
finding a doctor, feel free to call me at 1-800-660-1466.
If possible, file a complaint or incident report with the person or organization responsible for your injury
If you hurt yourself in an apartment or
office building, notify the building management. If you fell in a
store, notify the store manager. Creating a record is important in
documenting your case. When you do file a complaint, make sure to
write down the name, title and contact information for the person
who takes the information. If you have questions on how to do this,
feel free to call me at 1-800-660-1466.
Gather Information about the Incident
After you have attended to any medical
needs, try to gather as much information as possible about the
event. If possible, collect the following information:
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The exact address where the accident happened
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The name and address of the owner of the property
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The name and contact information for the person who takes your complaint
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The name and contact information for any witnesses
The more information that you can gather
in advance, the stronger your potential case will be.
If possible, take pictures of the accident site
If you can take pictures of the accident
site, you should do so. Using your camera phone is fine. Photographs
can help document the negligent conditions. Also, take photos of
your injuries such as cuts, bruises, scrapes, etc.
If appropriate, contact a New York slip and fall attorney
If the slip and fall resulted in a
significant injury, you may be entitled to seek compensation. If you
think you may have a lawsuit or if you have questions, you should
seek the counsel of an attorney experienced in slip and fall cases
in New York State. I have experience with slip and fall and trip
and fall cases in New York. Feel free to call me at 1-800-660-1466.
Carol L. Schlitt - New York Slip and Fall Lawyer
If you or a loved one believe you have been hurt due to a slip and fall in New York, you should contact a New York slip and fall lawyer. If you think you have a case or if you have questions, you can call me and I will be glad to discuss your rights, answer your questions and help you with a potential case. You can call me at 1-800-660-1466 or send me an e-mail at Carol@SchlittLaw.com. The consultation is free and I will be glad to help you.
I hope you have found this information
helpful.
Carol L. Schlitt
New York Personal Injury Attorney
1-800-660-1466
Carol@SchlittLaw.com.