Slip And Fall Injuries

If your injury prevents you from working, you may still have options to seek compensation, even if you delayed contacting an attorney and filing a claim for damages. In New York, you generally have three years from the date of the injury to file a personal injury lawsuit under the state’s statute of limitations, which applies to most negligence-based claims, such as a slip and fall or …

A spinal cord injury from a slip and fall is a catastrophic event that often results in permanent disability, loss of mobility, and a need for lifelong medical care. These injuries typically involve substantial medical expenses, ongoing rehabilitation, and significant changes to the victim’s quality of life and earning capacity. Because of the complexity and long-term consequences, the value of …

By one estimate, approximately 11,000 pedestrians are injured in parking lots every year. Many of those injuries are the result of automobile collisions, but others happen due to unsafe conditions that cause pedestrians to fall. The New York City slip and fall lawyers at Manhattan’s Friedman, Levy, Goldfarb, Green & Bagley, P.C. help accident victims to recover payments for medical …

When a slip and fall leads to serious injuries, it may be necessary to file a lawsuit to recover full compensation. However, your ability to take legal action requires meeting strict time lines – missing a deadline can completely prevent you from seeking compensation. For filing a civil lawsuit, the state statute of limitations applies. However, this statute does not …

The January snowstorms that swept through the central and northeast states left an inevitable aftermath of ice, snow, and other hazards. Those hazards raise the risk for falling on ice. If you are injured in a fall and incur medical expenses and other costs as a result, you may have an opportunity to recover compensation for your injuries from the …

Winters in New York can be unpredictable. The temperatures might turn mild for a little while, before Mother Nature throws a massive snowstorm at the state. Naturally, wintry weather brings unique hazards. In addition to the poor driving conditions, winter can cause difficulties for pedestrians. Take precautions to avoid slipping and falling on the snow and ice. And if you …

In New York State, property owners have an obligation to exercise a reasonable amount of care to maintain safe conditions on their property and to prevent injuries to persons who are expected to visit that property. This obligation is the starting point for determining a property owner’s liability and to compensate someone who is injured as a result of a …

School is out and temperatures are rising, bringing many people to shopping malls. Shopping centers offer a convenient opportunity to browse dozens of stores, restaurants, and attractions in one stop, but the hustle and bustle can lead to slips, falls, and other personal injuries. The good news is that if you are injured on someone else’s property, the law provides …

How do I know if I have a slip and fall case? A person who slips or trips on another person’s property may be entitled to damages for resultant injuries. In order for a slip and fall to be compensable, there must have been an unsafe condition on the property. Unsafe conditions include icy accumulation, wet or slippery floors, badly …