NYC Trip Slip Fall Attorney
Trips and falls are some of the most common and difficult premises liability cases. Since many of the property conditions that lead to slip and fall injuries can be swiftly repaired, after an accident it is important to quickly contact an experienced attorney to protect your interests. Once we are hired, we begin interviewing witnesses and collecting evidence to prove that a dangerous property condition caused the accident.
The personal injury attorneys of Arye, Lustig & Sassower, P.C., in New York City, have pursued premises liability cases against retail stores, apartment owners, property management companies, and municipalities.
Arye, Lustig & Sassower, P.C.
Handling Slip and Fall and Trip and Fall Cases Since 1965
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New York Premises Liability Lawyer
Our attorneys have more than 40 years of experience representing people who have been injured in slip and fall or trip and fall accidents. We have secured significant verdicts and settlements for clients who suffered head injuries, broken bones, and back injuries in falls, such as those caused by:
- Broken or uneven sidewalks, cobblestones, or pavement
- Potholes
- Slippery floor surfaces or floor coverings
- Oil, grease, water, liquids, food or garbage on the floor
- Wires or tripping hazards on the ground
- Uneven stairs or stairs with broken or missing handrails
- Poor lighting in stairwells
- Merchandise and carts blocking store aisles
We prepare all our cases for trial to ensure that our clients are in the best position to seek optimal compensation for their injuries, even if they settle prior to trial.
Sample Slip or Trip and Fall Case Results
$650,000 settlement for premises liability for 50-year old tenant who fell entering elevator in his apartment building that was misleveled, and suffered injuries to the neck and back. He required two laminectomy/fusion operations for the lumbosacral spine; but defendants argued that his surgery was due to serious motor vehicle accident that occurred six years earlier.
$500,000 settlement for premises liability for woman who slipped and fell on oil in elevator which had been applied to the walls of the elevator to remove graffiti. She suffered herniated disc at L4-5 requiring surgery for fusion.
Contact Our New York Slip and Fall Lawyers
If you or a family member suffered a serious injury as a result of a property owner's negligence, contact Arye, Lustig & Sassower by e-mail or call our Manhattan offices toll free at 800.340.4992.
