New York Slip, Trip And Fall Lawyer/ Premises Liability Lawyer

Have you been injured because of unsafe conditions or property owner negligence?

In New York, property owners and businesses are obligated by law to provide others with reasonably safe and secure environments. If a property owner – such as a landlord, store, parking lot owner, or restaurant – does not fix or prevent hazards on their property and someone is seriously injured as a result, they could face a New York premises liability lawsuit.

Slip, trip and fall accidents are the most common type of premises liability lawsuits in New York – injuries that can be the result of poor lighting, unmaintained floors, shoddy railings, icy sidewalks, uneven pavement, dangerous work sites, or broken stairs. However, any number of accidents can result in premises liability cases:

•    Dog bite and animal attack cases
•    Fires and burn injuries
•    Elevator accidents
•    Falling objects or falling debris
•    Exposure to toxins, such as asbestos, chemicals, or mold
•    Lack of proper security that leads to injury
•    Pool and drowning accidents

If you were injured on another person’s property and believe that your injury should have been prevented by the owner or manager of the property, you may have a premises liability case and you should talk to a New York premises liability lawyer. At Lever & Stolzenberg, LLP, we can help you determine who was liable for your injury and secure rightful compensation – compensation which may include payment for medical bills, loss of past and future wages, and pain and suffering.

According to New York state law, landlords and business proprietors must maintain safe surroundings for their tenants, customers and workers. To prevent slip, trip and fall injuries, businesses are required to promptly clean spills, post signs warning of wet areas, properly caution patrons and passersby of broken sidewalks or walkways, nearby stairs, sudden drops, or sudden "step ups" in the floor.

The same is true in other types of premises liability cases in New York. Owners are required to properly leash and control their animals, eliminate fire hazards, warn against water hazards, and remove asbestos and mold.  In the case of businesses such as nightclubs, bars, private buildings and parking garages, property owners must provide adequate security for their clientele in order to keep them safe from harm.

At first, some injury victims may believe that their accident took place because of clumsiness on their part or simply bad luck. But while some accidents are due to the carelessness of the person who fell, many other accidents could have been prevented by property owners. Ask yourself: was the property I was on reasonably safe? Could my accident have happened to someone else on the property? Should the property owner have been aware of the issue that led to my accident?

Call us today to schedule a free appointment to discuss your injury claim with a New York attorney

Because premises liability cases can involve a wide range of circumstances, it is important to choose a premises liability lawyer who has past experience with these cases and who has a firm grasp of New York law. At Lever & Stolzenberg, LLP we will walk you step by step through the legal process in determining fault, processing and litigating your case, and securing compensation. How can you start the process? Call us today toll free at (888)-348-1049 or fill out a short electronic contact form and set up a free, confidential appointment. Find out more about your injury case and get the monetary compensation you need and deserve.

We offer our Spanish-speaking clients bilingual legal representation.
We never collect a fee unless you successfully win compensation for your injury.

Lever & Stolzenberg, LLP is located in White Plains, New York and serves clients throughout the state, including New York City's five boroughs (The Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan and Staten Island) as well as Westchester County, Rockland County and Long Island. 

Additional Cities: Yonkers, Port Chester, Scarsdale, New Rochelle, Peekskill, Rye, Mount Kisco, Bedford, Eastchester, Mount Vernon, Mount Pleasant, Pelham, Ossining, Greenburgh, New City, Spring Valley, Pearl River.

Additional Counties: Orange County, Dutchess County, Putnam County.

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Blog for Slip and Fall

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• Two Brooklyn Boys Serious Injured In Pool Accident
• New York Dog Bite Attorney

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Library for Slip and Fall:

• Top 5 Reasons Workers Slip and Fall On the Job   
  Slip, trips and fall injuries at work are the most common reason employees get hurt on the job.
• Five Most Common Types of Personal injury Cases: Are You Next?   
  Here are the top five reasons why people suffer personal injuries.
• Who Is Responsible For My New York City Sidewalk Slip And Fall Accident?   
  When you slip, fall, and injury yourself on a New York City sidewalk, who is responsible for your medical bills, lost wages, and other damages?
• New York Subway Track Dangers & Subway Safety Tips   
  Subway stations offer New Yorkers a fast, easy, and affordable way around the city - but subway stations and subway platforms come with a number of dangers, such as fall accidents and electrocution accidents. Learn some vital subway safety tips and learn about subway accident prevention.
• New York Escalator Accidents – How Many Are Enough Before Change Happens?   
  Did you know that escalators are not regulated or regularly inspected in New York City? And that escalator accidents, such as slip and fall accidents and amputation accidents, are common among children in New York? Learn why these escalator accidents occur and what you can do to prevent escalator injuries.
• Three Serious Tree Limb Accidents This Year In Central Park: Is New York City Doing Enough To Keep Park Goers Safe?   
  In the past year, two people have been killed and two others have suffered serious head injuries due to falling tree branches in Manhattan's Central Park. Who is to blame for these tree limb accidents, and should the city or the Central Park Conservatory have prevented these accidents from ever taking place?
• Pool Safety: Drowning Might Not Look Like Drowning   
  With summer finally here, many New York families will take to the pool, lake, river, or ocean for summer fun and cooling off. But many of these families do not know how to properly look for the signs of drowning in their children and friends. Learn the signs of distress in the water - and make this summer a safer one.
• New York Balconies Can Be A Danger – NYC Building Department Sweeps City   
  Is your New York City balcony safe? And if you were injured in a balcony fall in your apartment building, who would be to blame? In this article, learn about how New York City is trying to prevent more balcony accidents and deaths - and who is responsible for dangerous NYC balconies.
• Your Landlord Is Responsible For Keeping Your NYC Building Safe   
  Your NYC landlord could be responsible for your serious injury if you were injured do to negligence on his or her part. For example, if your landlord knew about a dangerous building repair that threatened the safety of his tenants but did not fix it, you could have a New York premises liability case.
• Elevator Fall Injuries And Deaths | Slip and Fall Attorney | Elevator Safety Tips   
  After a renowned drummer fell to his death in Brooklyn after jumping from a stalled elevator, New York officials are promoting elevator safety in local schools. Learn what to do if you elevator stalls and how to avoid a fatal elevator fall in New York City.
• Traumatic Brain Injuries & New York Slip And Fall Accidents | NY Premises Liability Lawyers   
  Slips and falls are often more dangerous than you might think. While some might suffer a simple twisted ankle or broken bone, many others - especially the very old or very young - are likely to suffer serious injury including a traumatic brain injury. Learn more about how common head injuries are among those who fall and what the consequences of a traumatic brain injury are.
• If I’m Injured In My NYC Apartment, Can I Sue My Landlord?   
  Your landlord has a responsibility to keep his or her property safe and free of foreseeable dangers. Therefore, if you are injured in your apartment building due to the negligence of your landlord, you may be able to collect damages for your personal injury. Learn more about premises liability and read about some examples of slip and fall accidents in which the NYC landlord was at fault.
• Absolute Liability for Injury by Vicious Dog   
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• Slip And Fall Injuries: More Common Than You Think In New York City   
  Most slips and falls are minor - but each year over a million trips and falls result in a visit to the emergency room. In some of these cases, a property owner was responsible for a slip and fall, and your accident could have been prevented. Learn more about premises liability in New York and New York City.

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Frequent Questions for Slip and Fall:

• What types of surfaces and obstructions often lead to slips and falls?
• I fell at someone's private home and was injured.  Is the homeowner responsible for my injuries?
• Where are some of the most common places slip and fall accidents likely to happen?
• While visiting my neighbor, I fell down the steps in her apartment building.  She lives in a rental apartment.  Who is responsible for my injuries?
• If I slip and fall on a marble or granite sidewalk by upscale buildings, who is liable for the accident?  And, will I be able to file a civil lawsuit if I sustain any injuries?

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Web Resources for Slip and Fall:

• Healthy Working Lives - Slips, Trips and Falls

  Description: This site provides information on how to assess the risks of slips, trips and falls in the workplace and how they can be avoided.  Attention is given to:
  
  - Main causes of slips, trips and falls
  - Legal duties and obligations to prevent falls
  - Assessing the risks of slips, trips and falls
  - Reducing the risks of slips, trips and falls 

• Lab Safety Supply

  Description: In addition to selling over 100,000 safety supplies, this website is a comprehensive source of information.  It includes an extensive library of newsletters and technical documents which makes it a complete source for ideas, research and solutions to safety issues.
  

  
  

• Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls

  Description: An online resource from a professional cleaning industry.  Focus on slips, trips and fall prevention plus how improving floor safety protocols can recoup big dollars for facility managers.

• Slip, Trip and Fall Prevention

  Description: Environmental health and safety group, from Carnegie Melon University, addresses prevention of slips, trips and falls.  

• Slip, Trip and Fall Prevention Guide

  Description: A report from Stanford University.  Includes detailed information on slip, trip and fall prevention including:
  
  
  

  
  
  • Responsibilities
  
  
  • Hazard Identification
  
  
  • Hazard Control Measures
  
  
  • Training 
  
  

• Slips, Trips and Falls in the Workplace

  Description: Addresses potential hazards for slip and fall injuries as well as workplace standards.  Also provides comprehensive source of additional resources.  

• Slips, Trips and Falls: Facts

  Description: Straightforward facts about slips and falls - from recognizing the problems to finding the solutions.

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