Slip and fall injuries are very common and can cause a wide range of consequences. Not every slip and fall causes a simple bruise that will go away in a few days. Some slip and fall accidents cause serious consequences such as broken bones or even head injuries. Because these injuries are not hard to get, they can occur in any type of building or environment. If you have sustained an injury in a slip and fall accident, it is very important that you retain the services of a personal injury lawyer immediately. Waiting to hire an attorney can cause you to lose out on the opportunity to file a claim or reduce your chances of recovering for your injury.
There are many conditions that can cause slip and fall injuries to occur. They include wet floors, the presence of ice on a walkway, loose carpeting or tile, poor lighting, uneven walking surfaces, or unexpected obstacles that get in the way of safe travel from one point to another. Liability for these injuries often rests with the occupants of a space. This does not mean that only the owner of a building has liability. Tenants can also be liable for injuries sustained in their rental spaces. People who are responsible for property maintenance and repair also have a duty to those who use the building for personal or business purposes.
Property occupiers need to take reasonable precautions to ensure that anyone using a space is not injured. Liability is often determined because of someone's failure to inspect the premises, maintain the premises, correct an existing danger, warn property users of an unsafe situation, or have a proper maintenance system in place. Because many slip and fall cases include testimony from expert witnesses and evidence of a scientific nature, the importance of an experienced personal injury attorney cannot be overestimated. An attorney experienced in handling slip and fall cases will be able to provide expert witnesses and evidence that can help you build your case.
When slip and fall incidents occur, many injuries can be sustained. When injuries are serious, they can lead to chronic pain, missed work days, an inability to have physical relations with a spouse, and costly medical care needs. If the injury is severe enough, the victim may require extensive medical care or need the help of in-home nurses or therapists to recover. Plaintiffs in a slip and fall case may be entitled to compensation for lost wages, loss of enjoyment of life, pain and suffering, future income, past and future medical expenses, and rehabilitation expenses.
At Napoli Bern Ripka Shkolnik LLP, our attorneys have experience in handling personal injury cases. In a case that comes down to photos of the accident site or eyewitness testimony, we can use our knowledge of personal injury law and experience in handling these cases to work to get you the compensation you deserve after a serious injury. Contact us today to discuss your slip and fall case.
Slip and Fall Lawsuits
Car accidents, a general term sometimes used for motor vehicle accidents, can actually involve a variety of vehicles, including passenger cars, SUVs, vans or pickup trucks and commercial vehicles such as a delivery vans, trucks or tractor-trailers. They can also involve motorcycles, bicycles or pedestrians.
Car accidents can cause serious injuries, wrongful death of a loved one and dramatically affect a family’s financial situation. When insurance companies fail or refuse to compensate or provide medical care for injured victims of car accidents, sometimes the only way to get the medical care needed or damages for injuries and financial losses is to hire a motor vehicle accident lawyer and file a lawsuit. If you have been in a car accident, motorcycle accident or truck accident, or one of these caused the wrongful death of your loved one, contact the personal injury law firm of Napoli Bern Ripka Shkolnik LLP for a free consultation to find out your legal options.
Environmental conditions can be contributing factors to car accidents. Bad weather conditions such as rain, snow, hail, fog and wind can reduce visibility, make roads slick or otherwise influence the safe operation of a motor vehicle.
Cases and Settlements of Note
Slip and Fall Lawsuits
- Radi v. Mbaye. The trial court’s decision to dismiss our client’s claim for serious physical injuries suffered in a rear-end collision was reversed.
- Sam Sanclemente v. J Young’s Paving et al. The firm represented, Sanclemente, a limo driver, who was driving on the Long Island Expressway. A box truck collided with a dump truck, became airborne, and landed on Sanclemente’s car. Sanclemente had knee and neck injuries, requiring knee surgery and epidural injections. A verdict of $7.3M was awarded in March 2010.
- Buckley v. Charles K. Goldner, LLC, Abranham Colton. The firm represented Buckley who was a guest in the building, who leaned against an elevator door, believing it to lead to laundry facilities. The elevator door swung open from below, and Buckley fell down the shaft, breaking part of his spine, tearing his urethra, and dislocating his shoulder. The Verdict of $1.9M was awarded in May 2010.
- Jermaine Rhoden v. NYC Transit Authority et al. The firm represented Rhoden who was bicycling on White Plains Road when he attempted to pass between a parked vehicle and a public bus. Rhoden became wedged between the bus and vehicle, and injured his knee, which required knee surgery to fix. A verdict of $550,000 was awarded in September 2009.
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