New York Slip and Fall Accident Attorneys

Have You Been Injured in a Slip and Fall Accident?

A Slip and Fall injury is when any person slips, trips or falls as a result of a dangerous or hazardous condition on someone else’s property.The property owner can be a private person, company or government entity.All property owners have a duty to keep their premises in a safe condition.If the property owner is negligence or reckless in maintaining their property they may be liable for that person’s injuries from the slip and fall accident.

Slip and Fall Injury Lawyers in Westchester, Rockland, Bronx, Orange, Putnam or Dutchess Counties of New York

At Riebling, Proto & Sachs, LLP our Slip and Fall injury attorneys have represented clients who have suffered serious injuries when they have slipped or tripped and fell while on another’s property.

You will be represented by attorneys who regularly represents clients with slip and fall accidents in Westchester, Bronx, Putnam, Dutchess, Rockland and Orange counties as well as throughout New York State.Our personal injury trial attorneys are also previous defense counsel to major insurance companies and have previously defended slip and fall accident cases but now work to maximize recovery for the injured.Always feel free to contact us with questions regarding any personal injury or schedule a Free Consultation.

Basic Types of Slip and Fall Accidents:

• Slips on ice or snow
• Falls in defective sidewalks or asphalt such as cracks, crevices, holes or uneven pavement
• Debris/Premises Liability
• Improper Maintenance
• Falls down stairs due to no handrail, broken or uneven steps or slipperiness

Property Owner Liability for Slip and Fall Injuries:

A property owner may be liable for someone’s injuries as a result of a slip and fall accident if:

• The owner caused the unsafe condition
• The owner knew about the hazard and did not take steps to correct the problem
• The owner should have known about the problem

Are You a Victim of a Slip and Fall Injury?

If you are the victim of a Slip and Fall injury it is recommended you immediately contact one of our skilled Slip and Fall injury lawyers and take the following steps to prepare for litigation:

• Immediately seek medical treatment for your injuries;
• Report the slip and fall accident to the property owner and obtain any reports generated;
• Obtain contact information from any accident witnesses;
• Take pictures of the area where the fall occurred;
• Keep copies of all Doctor’s/Hospital’s bills;
• Keep track of your missed time from work as a result of the injury;
• Keep your footwear and clothing from the day of the accident (do NOT wash or clean);

Importantly if a slip and fall injury case involves a municipality a Notice of Claim must be filed within 90 days of the accident alerting the State, County, City, Town or Village that you intend to file a lawsuit.

Slip and Fall Injury Compensation:

At Riebling, Proto & Sachs, LLP our Slip and Fall accident attorneys will aggressively pursue your claim and any legal action necessary to recover compensation for which you may be entitled.Injury compensation includes:

• Pain and Suffering;
• Lost income;
• Past and future medical bills;

If you or someone you love was injured in a Slip and Fall accident please feel free to contact one of our offices in White Plains, Bronx, New Windsor and Brewster, New York. Our experienced Slip and Fall attorneys are available for a free consultation.