Slip and Fall Lawyers

NY Premises Liability Attorneys

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You were walking along a city sidewalk, when suddenly you slipped on a patch of black ice. Your feet flew out from under you and you landed on your back, causing you serious injuries. Now the bills are piling up, you can’t return to work yet, the insurance company only wants to give you a few hundred dollars, and you need help. What can you do? Let the New York slip-and-fall injury lawyers of Greene & Reid assist you with your potential premises liability claim.

Our premises liability attorneys know the laws surrounding premises liability and are ready to guide you through the process of pursuing compensation for your suffering.

Choosing a Lawyer

When choosing a New York slip-and-fall injury lawyer, look for one who is experienced in handling premise liability claims. The premise liability lawyers of Greene & Reid can advise you on the best course of action for your case and identify who is responsible for the hazardous condition that led to your accident. Determining who is liable in a slip-and-fall injury can at times be challenging for someone who isn’t experienced in the field of premise liability law because some properties have owners, managers, and renters. In some cases, both a property owner and the business owner renting a space can be liable, while in others only one party may be responsible.

A Matter of Liability

It’s necessary to prove that the owner or manager of the property was either aware of the hazardous condition or obstacle, caused the damage that obstructed the walkway, or should have known about the hazardous condition or obstacle because it would have been known by a reasonable person.

As soon as possible after your fall, inspect the site of your accident and take photographs to document the condition. It’s important to do this promptly, as the property owner may correct the hazardous condition soon after your fall in attempts to avoid a lawsuit. Also take note of the area, looking at things such as lighting, security, signs, etc. Try to get the names and contact information of anyone who witnessed your fall. These people may be needed to testify or give a statement for your claim.

Other points of importance include not signing a release or giving a statement to the property owner or his or her insurance agency without first consulting a New York slip-and-fall injury lawyer. Doing either may hurt your claim, as an insurance claims adjuster may coax you into lessening the extent of your injuries or admitting some fault for the accident—all of which can negatively affect your claim.

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