Queens Slip & Fall Attorney
Slip & Fall Accident Lawyer in Queens
When an individual is walking in a public area or in a building, sidewalk or commercial building, it is expected that the property is maintained to the degree that it will not be hazardous. However, there are instances when wet or uneven floor surfaces cause dangerous slip and fall accidents, or trip and fall accidents. When this occurs, there can be serious injuries, both to young and old. If you or a loved one has suffered such an accident, it is vital that you contact a Queens slip & fall attorney to assist you in making a claim for damages.
Queens Slip & Fall Injury Lawyer
At Hochheiser & Hochheiser LLP the legal team has successfully assisted countless individuals in their slip & fall injury cases. These cases must be carefully documented, if all medical bills and other damages are to be sought. At H&H, the personal injury attorney team can assist with any other following types of slip & fall/trip & fall injury cases:
These accidents have caused dangerous injuries in many cases. When an individual slips and falls they can often have serious head, neck, spine or back injuries. Some of these injuries have been fatal. If you or a loved one has suffered such an injury, H&H is here to make a claim for maximum compensation in your case. As each case is different, it is crucial that you contact the firm to determine what sort of compensation you may be able to claim for damages. Some types of injuries that are common in these accidents include:
- Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- Neck injuries
- Back injuries
- Broken bones/fractured bones
- Sprains
- Contusions/lacerations
- Dental damage
- Eye damage
- Ligament injuries
- Tendon injuries
In some cases of traumatic brain injury, the injured individual never fully recovers. These cases are very serious and you must have the support of a skilled personal injury lawyer fighting for what is fair and full compensation in the case.
Injured in a Slip & Fall Accident in Queens?
Uneven sidewalks, potholes, slippery walking surfaces are all hazardous to those who are walking in the area. If you have had a slip & fall or trip & fall injury, the legal team at H&H would like to review and evaluate your case to determine how best to move forward legally. Try to keep all documentation of the accident safe as this will likely be used in the case. Take photographs of the injury and the area in which it occurred if at all possible. If there were witnesses to the accident, try to get their names, phone numbers and addresses, as their witness accounts can be helpful when making your claim for damages.
It is the responsibility of the business or owner of the property to maintain the area so that it is safe for those who visit. When there are hazardous walking surfaces, this is considered to be negligence in many cases. With the assistance of a personal injury lawyer from H&H, your claim for maximum compensation for damages can be initiated. Your best interests are of top priority to the legal team at H&H.
Contact a Queens Slip & Fall Attorney from Hochheiser & Hochheiser LLP today!