NYC Slip and Fall Lawyer
When you slip and fall on someone else’s property in New York City – including someone’s private home, a NYC business, or public property – the owner could be liable for your medical bills, lost wages, and emotional distress. However, the owner won’t make things right without a fight. If you want to get the compensation you deserve, you’ll need to trust an experienced NYC slip and fall lawyer to fight for you.
The Platta Law Firm is a trusted legal advocate for NYC slip and fall accident victims. Backed by over 150 years of combined experience, we’ve earned a reputation for litigating high-stakes personal injury disputes and winning top-tier case results for our clients.
We’ve won hundreds of millions of dollars from negligent property owners, insurance companies, and other powerful defendants. Now, we’re here to help you demand justice for slip and fall injuries, too. Call our NYC law office for a free consultation.
Fall Victims in NYC Trust The Platta Law Firm
Here’s why we’re the top choice to fight for slip and fall accident victims in New York:
- We’re nationally acclaimed trial attorneys with over 150 years of combined legal experience.
- We don’t just win personal injury cases – we recover record-setting results and shape New York state law.
- Our award-winning civil litigators have been recognized by Super Lawyers, the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys, Best Attorneys of America, Expertise.com, and the National Association of Distinguished Counsel.
- We’re local NYC attorneys who are dedicated to fighting on behalf of individuals, never for corporations.
- Clients benefit from the attentive, personalized representation of a small firm and the sizable resources and results of much larger law firms.
It doesn’t matter where you slip and fall in New York City. The Platta Law Firm will be there to help. We handle slip and fall accident cases in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, Long Island, Westchester County, Rockland County, and throughout the greater NYC metro area. Contact our law office to discuss your slip and fall case today. Your initial case review is free.
Why Should I Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer After a Slip and Fall Accident in New York City?
Even if you know you slipped and fell because of slick floors, a damaged sidewalk, or an unsecured railing, how can you prove it? What can you do when the property owner or its insurance company simply denies your allegations or tries to blame you for falling, instead?
How can you know if a settlement offer is an accurate representation of what your slip and fall case is worth? At the end of the day, these are all critically important issues, but ones that are best handled by a skilled and knowledgeable legal practitioner. The property owner will have resources and advocates fighting for its best interests – you need to make sure you do, too. It’s important to hire a slip and fall accident lawyer in NYC because:
- The property owner and the insurance company will have the advantage right out of the gate; hiring a New York slip and fall accident attorney levels the playing field.
- You’ll protect yourself against the insurance company’s manipulative tactics that are designed to play on your emotions and limit your financial recovery.
- You’ll have the information and knowledge needed to make smart, informed decisions about your case.
Hiring an attorney also gives you the much-needed opportunity to focus on recovering from your severe slip and fall injuries. The more time you have to invest in yourself, the better. You’ll have one shot at recovering compensation after a slip and fall accident in New York City, and at The Platta Law Firm, we’re ready to help you make the most of it. Contact our NYC law office in Manhattan for a free consultation.
What Can Cause Slip and Fall Accidents?
Accidental falls are the leading cause of injury-related hospitalization in New York. Many falls – including slips and falls and trips and falls – are caused by hazardous conditions, including:
- Unsecured cables and electrical wires
- Overwaxed floors
- Puddles and spills
- Slippery floors
- Unsecured rugs
- Uneven transitions between floor surfaces
- Debris
- Broken floorboards or stair treads
- Unsecured railings
- Missing railings
- Broken sidewalks
- Icy sidewalks
- Poor lighting
- Unprotected holes in the ground
If you’re on your own property, you’ll have a good understanding of the terrain or any potential slip and fall hazards. However, that’s probably not the case when you enter someone else’s home or go out in public. That’s why New York requires property owners to maintain their premises in a reasonably safe condition to protect invited guests and visitors. If a property owner is negligent in taking care of their premises and allows fall hazards to exist, they can be liable if a visitor is injured or killed as a result.
How Do I Win a Slip and Fall Lawsuit?
Slip and fall cases fall under the umbrella of premises liability. If you slip and fall because the property owner or managed by someone else is unsafe, you can file a claim alleging that the owner was negligent and, therefore, liable for your injuries. Winning your slip and fall lawsuit will depend on your ability to prove the owner’s negligence:
- The owner owed you a duty of care because you were legally on the premises
- The owner breached this duty by failing to inspect the premises for fall hazards and/or fix hazards of which they had active or constructive knowledge and/or warn you about slip and fall hazards on the premises
- The owner’s conduct caused you to slip, fall, and get hurt; and
- You’ve suffered damages.
Our award-winning premises liability attorneys in New York City have decades of combined experience building strong negligence actions that hold private property owners, hospitals, schools, government agencies, and NYC businesses accountable for their mistakes. Don’t hesitate to call our Manhattan law office to discuss your slip and fall accident today.
Slips, Trips, and Falls Can Cause Serious Physical Injuries
The Platta Law Firm represents clients who’ve suffered all types of injuries because of NYC slip and fall accidents:
- Bone fractures in the fingers, hands, arms, chest, back, face, feet, and legs
- Skull fractures
- Brain injuries
- Concussions
- Back injuries
- Herniated discs
- Spinal cord injuries
- Nerve damage
- Strains, sprains, contusions, and other soft tissue injuries
- Lacerations
- Puncture wounds
- Neck injuries
- Knee injuries
- Leg injuries
- Catastrophic injuries
- Dental injuries
- Eye injuries
If you’ve lost someone you love because of a fatal slip and fall accident in New York City, our wrongful death attorneys can be there to fight for your rights, too.
What Damages Can Be Awarded to NYC Slip and Fall Accident Victims?
You’ve decided to file a slip and fall lawsuit to ask for compensation from a negligent property owner and/or their insurance carrier.
In New York, compensation is divided into two main categories: economic and non-economic.
Each category is intended to help you navigate different aspects of your recent slip and fall accident. Economic damages help to cover the costs of your slip and fall, such as:
- Medical bills
- Lost income and wages
- Reduced earning capacity
- Disability
- Nursing care
- Rehabilitation
- Funeral expenses
Non-economic damages acknowledge more personal life changes you experience as a victim, such as:
- Disfigurement
- Inconvenience
- Pain and suffering
- Reduced quality of life
- Emotional distress
- Loss of consortium
- Chronic physical pain
Punitive damages can also be awarded by a New York jury if there’s a lot of evidence showing the defendant acted maliciously or displayed a conscious disregard for your safety.
Slip and Fall Accident FAQ
You have questions about your rights and responsibilities after a slip and fall accident in NYC. The Platta Law Firm has the answers.
How Long Do I Have to File a Slip and Fall Claim in NY?
Most slip and fall lawsuits in New York will be subject to a three-year statute of limitations. Different rules can apply when you file a claim against a negligent government agency or if a child is injured in a slip and fall. Government tort actions are subject to accelerated timetables. You have to submit a claim with the government agency within one year and 90 days of your slip and fall.
In a child injury case, the statute of limitations can be tolled until the child reaches adulthood. If you miss the filing deadline that applies to your specific case, you’ll lose the right to demand compensation for your resulting costs and suffering.
What Happens if the Property Owner Blames Me for My Slip and Fall?
New York follows a system of pure comparative fault, so claims of contributory negligence can limit your ability to get compensation for your slip and fall injuries. Damages are reduced proportionately to fault. The more responsibility you share for your slip and fall, the less money you’ll receive when your personal injury case is resolved. Our slip and fall accident attorneys in NYC, NY, will be ready to dispute these claims and fight to make sure liability is apportioned properly.
What Are my Rights if I Slip and Fall at Work?
Many slip and fall accidents happen at work. If you’ve slipped and fallen because of a construction accident or another type of workplace accident, you may qualify for workers’ compensation benefits. Workers’ compensation can offer limited economic relief for your medical bills, temporary lost wages, and permanent disability.
If you get workers’ compensation benefits for your slip and fall injuries, you may still have the right to seek additional compensation through a civil lawsuit. Most often, however, you’ll have to seek damages from someone other than your employer. You’ll want to preserve any potential legal rights after a slip and fall accident at work, so make sure you report your accident to your supervisor right away.
Call The Platta Law Firm to Put Award-Winning NYC Slip and Fall Attorneys in Your Corner
The sooner you call The Platta Law Firm after a slip and fall accident in New York City, NY, the better your odds of winning your personal injury case. If you hesitate, you allow the property owner to get rid of valuable evidence, fix the hazard that caused you to get hurt, and figure out a way to defend against your allegations.
Our NYC slip and fall accident attorneys have a proven track record of taking on tough opponents and winning high-stakes cases. We’ve won hundreds of millions in damages for clients just like you. Count on us to leverage our considerable resources, experience, and passion into your fight for compensation, too. There’s no charge for an initial case review, so contact our NYC law office today.
