New York City Slip and Fall Attorney

Slip, Trip and Fall Accident Lawyer Serving NYC

When you walk on property owned by a company, city or individual, you expect that property to be free of hazards. Dangers such as debris, trash, liquid, potholes, disrepair or poor maintenance can result in a slip and fall or trip and fall accident. Many of these injury-causing accidents could have been avoided entirely if the managing or owning individual had properly maintained, cleaned or repaired the area in question. This type of negligence can result in a vast array of physical injuries that can be very severe.

If you have been injured in any slip and fall or trip and fall accidents, a New York City slip and fall attorney at Hochheiser & Hochheiser LLP can help you. Often times, a slip and fall may occur in a supermarket. Slip and fall accidents are the most common type of injury-causing accidents that occur in grocery stores, and they are typically caused by a wet floor. Slip and fall accidents occurring in a restaurant can at times be the fault of a restaurant manager or employee who neglected to upkeep the restaurant premises. With a large amount of merchandise that can easily fall, a department store can be a trip and fall hazard for shoppers. Store managers and employees must be careful to keep the walkways and other traffic areas free of hazards that could cause a slip and fall accident. If you are walking on a sidewalk or through a crosswalk and have suffered a slip and fall accident, it may be possible that the roads and crosswalks were not maintained in an appropriate manner. Other common slip and fall accidents occur on defective stairs, defective escalators, and defective elevators. If your slip and fall incident occurs on city property, you may want to consider filing a claim against the city. Many slip and fall accidents are the result of a business or property owner who has neglected to maintain his or her property or because of the city's negligence. Whether the escalator is out of date and an injury occurs on there, or a wet floor in a grocery store has resulted in a slip and fall, you may be entitled to a settlement for your injuries sustained.

In a slip and fall incident in Manhattan or anywhere in NYC, the injuries sustained can range from small abrasions to catastrophic, life altering injuries. Often times, injuries can include traumatic brain injury (TBI), neck injuries, back injuries, sprains, broken bones, fractured bones, contusions / lacerations, eye damage, dental damage, ligament injuries and / or tendon injuries. Don't let the fear of being the victim keep you from obtaining the compensation you are entitled to. Injury claims, if the maximum settlement is reached, can cover all medical costs, including hospital bills, medication, rehabilitation, therapy, and possibly monetary settlement for emotional injuries sustained as well.

Have you been injured in a slip and fall accident in Manhattan?

Depending upon the location of the incident, you could be entitled to receive compensation for the financial losses and non-financial losses caused by your accident. For example, you could receive compensation for any and all medical bills, including hospitalization, follow-up visits, out-of-pocket expenses, medication costs, surgery, reconstructive surgery, dental bills and more. Depending upon the severity of your injuries and the circumstances of your case, you could also be eligible to file a suit against the owner/manager of the property in order to receive compensation for your non-economic losses such as loss of enjoyment of life, loss of consortium, pain and suffering and emotional trauma.

A New York City slip and fall attorney at Hochheiser & Hochheiser LLP can provide you with the legal advice and defense that you need in order to make an educated decision about whether you want to file a suit to recover damages. We can determine the true cause of your slip and fall accident and then work to build a compelling case on your behalf.

Injuries such as the above can create a huge financial strain on the victim and the victim’s family. Traumatic brain injuries can be very serious and can even result in death. Additionally, when an individual slips or trips and falls, often he or she can land in a manner that results in broken bones, knee injuries, ankle injuries and a variety of soft tissue injuries.

With the help of New York City slip and fall attorney, you could receive compensation for your injuries.

Contact a NYC slip and fall attorney at Hochheiser & Hochheiser LLP to discuss your personal injury case.

Our firm serves clients throughout: New York City, Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx and Staten Island.