Wet Floor Accidents in New York City

NYC Slip and Fall Attorney

Wet floors are one of the leading causes of slip and fall accidents throughout the United States. Even when a person is walking in a reasonably careful manner, standing water or liquid on a walkway can create a dangerously slippery surface that causes a serious accident.

Were you injured because you slipped on a wet floor? If the accident occurred on someone else's property, you may have grounds for a personal injury lawsuit against the owner or manager of the premises. A New York City slip and fall attorney at Hochheiser & Hochheiser LLP can talk to you about your legal options in this matter and can review the merits of your case to determine the best approach. A key part of the services that we provide will be to thoroughly investigate the incident to determine its cause. There are various ways that a wet floor may be linked to negligence and therefore property owner liability:

• The floor was recently washed and was wet, but the owner or manager failed to put up a "caution: wet floor" sign to warn visitors of the potential hazard;
• Something spilled on a walkway but it was not cleaned up in time; or
• A toilet in a public restroom or restroom at a restaurant or store overflowed but was not fixed or a warning sign was not placed to warn users of the danger.

Irrespective of the particular circumstances of your wet floor accident in Manhattan or anywhere in NYC, it is crucial to immediately seek medical attention and to then contact a lawyer.

Did a wet floor cause your accident? Talk to a Manhattan injury lawyer today.

After seeking medical care, talk to an attorney about the incident to determine what legal action you can take. These cases have the potential to be complex, and you will need to prove that the owner of the restaurant, supermarket or other location should be held accountable.

Contact a NYC wet floor accident lawyer at our firm today.