Holding Negligent Property Owners Responsible
Slip-and-fall and trip-and-fall accidents may sound straightforward, but in reality, they can involve complex liability issues. In addition, the injuries they cause can be very serious. For example, falls are the leading cause of traumatic brain injuries. A fall can be deadly for the elderly, with injuries such as broken hips leading to limited mobility, risky surgery and wrongful death.
At Queller, Fisher, Washor, Fuchs & Kool, L.L.P., we represent slip-and-fall accident victims. As a firm with nearly 50 years of experience, we have the knowledge to handle even the most complex slip-and-fall cases. Regardless of where your injury occurred, our lawyers can seek damages from the negligent property owner.
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Our cases are taken on a contingency fee basis. If we accept your case, there is no fee unless we recover damages for you. For a free consultation with our New York personal injury attorneys, please call 877-394-1329 or contact us online.
When Unsafe Property Causes Injury
A slip-and-fall accident can happen anywhere, including homes and apartments, nursing homes, hotels, businesses, gas and service stations, grocery stores, discount retailers, parking lots, shopping malls and restaurants. Residential, commercial and public property owners may be held liable for building code violations, open hazards, fallen objects, spills and broken stairs or sidewalks. Uncleared accumulations of snow and ice can also be considered negligence.
Surfaces that are wet, slick, uneven or broken often cause people to slip and fall. Tripping over objects such as fallen merchandise or broken floor tiles is another common cause of injury.
Examples of Slip-and-Fall Injuries
A fall can cause serious injuries, especially if victims are elderly or hit their heads when they fall. Typical slip-and-fall injuries can include:
- Broken bones
- Back injuries
- Neck injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Brain injuries
- Concussions
- Leg injuries, including broken hips
- Knee injuries
We can seek compensation from the negligent party to cover medical costs, lost wages and other expenses related to the injury. In wrongful death cases, we will also seek funeral expenses and loss of future income.
Contact Our New York City Premises Liability Lawyers
Call Queller, Fisher, Washor, Fuchs & Kool, L.L.P., today at 877-394-1329 for a free consultation.
