Fighting For The Injured After A Fall

People who suffer serious injuries in a trip-and-fall or slip-and-fall accident should know if they are entitled to compensation from a negligent property owner. If your life has been severely disrupted by personal injuries caused by someone else’s actions or failure to act, monetary relief may be available.

Howard R. Sanders, Esq., is a seasoned and skilled New York City trial attorney with decades of experience standing up for innocent accident victims who need compensation to pay for medical bills and make up for lost income. He understands that people often don’t know their rights when it comes to recovering compensation for their injuries. That’s why he offers a free consultation to determine if your potential claim is one that can be pursued.

Call our firm in Midtown Manhattan today to schedule your free consultation at 212-983-5151 or 800-731-9976.

A Small Defect Can Cause Serious Injury

Uneven sidewalks, dangerous sidewalk cellar doors and icy sidewalks all create hazards that can result in serious injuries, including:

• Broken bones
• Back injuries
• Neck injuries
• Concussions
• Fatal injuries

Although these premises-related accidents may sometimes seem harmless, they can result in the same type of pain, suffering and inability to work as other types of accidents. That’s why people need an experienced lawyer to evaluate the seriousness of their injuries, investigate the issues surrounding their potential claim and pursue those who are negligent.

Types Of Slip-And-Fall Accidents The Firm Handles

There are many ways you can suffer a serious injury in a slip-and-fall accident in New York. You can slip, trip and fall on private, commercial, retail and municipal property. Some common sites of slips and falls in the city include:

• Supermarket/grocery store/discount store falls: Falls can be caused by spills, slick spots and fallen merchandise.
• Restaurant and bar accidents: Patrons can slip on spilled food or beverages and wet bathroom floors.
• Apartment building common area accidents: Residents and visitors are at risk for injury by bunched up rugs or floor mats, slick flooring, and defective stairs/lack of handrails.
• Commercial property accidents: Visitors and workers may trip or slip due to uneven flooring, torn carpeting, broken tiles and debris.
• Municipal sidewalk claims: Cracked sidewalks and snow and ice accumulation can lead to dangerous falls.
• Parking lot and garage cases: These facilities are prone to potholes, broken pavement and oil spills from vehicles.
• Construction site visitor falls: Debris on the ground, cords and wires, cluttered walkways, and uneven walkways and ground make construction sites hazardous.

You may have fallen due to other circumstances. Contact the firm to see how Mr. Sanders may be able to help you.

Steps To Take After A Slip-And-Fall Accident

If you have been injured after slipping/tripping and falling, take these steps:

• Call 911 if you are seriously injured. Seek medical care after reporting the accident if your injuries are less severe.
• If you are able, document the accident scene with your phone’s camera.
• Report the fall to the property owner or manager.
• Save any evidence from the accident.
• Get names of any witnesses.
• Talk to a lawyer about your rights and options, ideally before speaking to the property owner’s insurance company.
• Do not admit fault for the accident.
• Do not post about the accident online. This can hurt your injury claim.

Attorney Howard Sanders has the experience necessary to investigate your accident, value your claim and pursue the compensation you need for medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering. He will determine liability and hold the responsible party accountable for your losses.

New York’s Comparative Negligence Law: Recovering Damages

When multiple parties are liable for a slip and fall, comparative negligence allows the accident victim to recover compensation even if they are partially at fault. Under New York’s pure comparative negligence law, you can still recover damages even if your share of the fault is 99%. You should be aware, however, that your recovery will be reduced by the percentage of fault you have been assessed. For example, if the total award is $50,000 and you were 50% at fault, your final award would be $25,000.

Contact Howard R. Sanders, Esq., For A Free Case Evaluation

Let slip-and-fall and trip-and-fall lawyer Howard Sanders evaluate your case in a free initial consultation. Email us or call 212-983-5151 or toll free 800-731-9976 to arrange yours. Our offices are located near Grand Central Terminal. We also make home and hospital visits for clients who cannot travel.