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
Category: Slip and fall accident
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 slipped and fell 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? In a prior post, a similar question was asked about a … 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? You may have a case depending upon what caused your accident. As indicated in a prior post, a key question for a slip and fall accident is notice of the condition that caused … 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
My wife had slipped and fallen inside of a deli. She injured her leg. Does she have a case against the store? A slip and fall case can be very difficult to prove. In a prior post I covered a case in which a person was injured in a restaurant in which the chair collapsed. … Continue reading Slip and Fall Inside a Store
I tripped and fell on a sidewalk covered in snow and ice in front of a single family home. Do I have a claim for my injuries? Yes, you have a claim, but there are several issues to consider. And just like a broken sidewalk next to a single family home, the City would be … Continue reading Sidewalk Snow Removal
I was injured outside my building in the winter. I slipped and fell on ice on the walkway leading to the front door. A nearby leader pipe from a gutter was in bad repair and was leaking water. Do I have a claim against the landlord? Yes, you have a claim. Although you can argue … Continue reading Duty of Landlord to Maintain Building
A landlord is responsible for defective and missing handrails under New York Multiple Dwelling Law