Understanding Your Rights Under NY Law 🎧 Listen to the Deep Dive Audio Podcast (20 mins): Don't have time to read? Listen to an in-depth podcast breakdown of New York staircase fall laws, Multiple Dwelling Law provisions, and building code liability below. "I was down a narrow staircase in the City when I lost my … Continue reading Injured in a New York Stairwell Fall?
Category: Slip and fall accident
I fell while walking in a strip mall. My hand and wrist and needed surgery following the accident. I had slipped on a wet and sticky substance outside of one of the stores in the strip mall. What are my rights? Sustaining a severe hand and wrist injury requiring surgery turns your life upside down—especially … Continue reading Strip Mall Slip and Fall Rights in New York
When I went to a diner, I slipped and fell in the bathroom. It was raining outside and after I fell, I noticed that there was a drip coming from the ceiling onto the floor. I did not notice the water on the floor and I fell on my back. What claims do I have? … Continue reading Slipped on Commercial Property? Here’s Why You Sue the Tenant and the Landlord
In New York, a Labor Law slip and fall on a construction site may entitle you to compensation beyond standard workers' compensation benefits. I slipped and fell on ice while I was carrying my tools. We had to work outside because there was a rush on the job and the contractor was up against a … Continue reading Slip and Fall During a Storm is Covered by Labor Law
I slipped and fell in a parking lot near a disabled painted zone. There was rain on the ground. Do I have a claim for the injury to my leg? You may have a claim, depending upon other circumstances. In prior posts, I discussed issues surrounding slip and fall cases. One post dealt with a … Continue reading Slippery Painted Parking Lot
I suffered a slip and fall on snow outside of a bagel store. At first I did not believe I was seriously injured. But my knee kept hurting and I went to a doctor and I was told I need surgery. Do I have a case? The short answer is: If your fall occurred on … Continue reading Slip and Fall on Snow Next to a Bagel Store
I badly broke my ankle on the subway. I was walking into a subway car when I slipped and fell on water on the floor of the subway car. It was raining that day, but doesn't the Transit have an obligation to keep subway cars clear for passengers? You might be thinking of a time … Continue reading Slip and Fall on the Subway
I was shopping at the mall. I slipped and fell in the mall and injured my leg. Do I have a case? The short answer is: it depends. To successfully recover compensation for your injuries under New York law, your case must prove two major legal elements: notice of the hazard and identifying the correct … Continue reading Slip and Fall Inside a Mall
I was at my daughter's basketball game. After the game, I was walking down the bleacher, I slipped and fell. I injured my arm. Can I sue the school for my injuries? Whether you can sue will depend on several factors. In an earlier post, I explained the issues with cases involving a slip and … Continue reading Fan Falls on a Bleacher
If you slip and fall inside a New York store, deli, or supermarket, does the business owner automatically have to pay for your injuries? When a routine trip to a local store ends in a fall, severe injuries like fractures, torn ligaments, or head trauma can lead to immediate medical bills and lost wages. However, … Continue reading Slip and Fall Inside a Store