Causes of NYC Slip and Fall Accidents
Slip, Trip and Fall Accident Lawyer in New York City
What causes a person to slip, trip or fall? Though some may say that simple carelessness leads to these accidents, there are a number of preexisting conditions on a property that may cause even a careful person to lose his or her footing and fall. Determining precisely what caused a slip and fall or trip and fall accident is an important part of the legal counsel that the team at Hochheiser & Hochheiser LLP provides to clients throughout New York City and Manhattan. We offer experienced and compassionate representation to victims and families of victims of slip, trip and fall accidents at restaurants, on
city property, at
crosswalks and at
department stores or
supermarkets.
When you work with a New York City slip and fall accident lawyer at our firm, we will work immediately to determine the cause of your accident:
- Wet floor
- Defective or missing stair
- Defective escalator
- Object in a walkway
- Ice or snow
- Freshly washed or waxed floor
- Poor lighting
- Missing or broken railing
- Improperly placed floor mat or door mat
- Defective carpeting
- Large crack or hole in the ground
- Lack of warning sign indicating a potential hazard
What caused your Manhattan slip and fall? Call our firm to find out!
Establishing the cause is important if we are to determine what party should be held legally accountable so we can then seek full financial compensation for your injuries. If we can link the cause to some form of negligence or misconduct on the part of the manager or owner of the property, we can seek compensation that will help you rebuild your life and move on.
Contact a NYC slip, trip and fall attorney at our law offices for a free consultation regarding your case. |