Long Island Slip and Fall Injury Lawyers

How Can a Slip and Fall Injury Attorney Help?

If you were legally on another person’s property and you fell and sustained injuries and if the owner was negligent in maintaining their property, causing your fall and your subsequent injuries, they can be held liable for damages. 

An experienced Long Island slip and fall injury lawyer on our legal team will investigate the circumstances surrounding your accident and determine if you have a valid claim and whether your accident was caused by negligent conditions. 

To file a claim and recover compensation, your slip and fall injury attorney must prove that:

• You were lawfully on the property
• The property owner was negligent and failed to warn invitees of any hazards on the property or failed to correct unsafe conditions.
• The property owner’s negligence caused your injuries
• Your injuries resulted in damages

An attorney on our legal team can help during this challenging time by:

• Investigating the incident
• Gathering evidence
• Interviewing any witnesses
• Consulting with experts
• Calculating damages
• Filing paperwork
• Handling all communication with the insurance company or defense attorney
• Negotiating for a fair settlement
• Filing a lawsuit, if necessary
• Representing you in court

Pursuing Compensation After a Slip and Fall Accident

If you slipped and fell on someone’s property due to dangerous conditions, you can pursue compensation for your losses in a couple of ways:

• You can file a claim with the property owner’s insurance provider
• You can file a lawsuit against the negligent property owner

Your slip and fall injury lawyer will advise you on the best course of action. The majority of the time, slip and fall cases are settled out of court.

Pursuing Compensation After a Slip and Fall Accident

If you slipped and fell on someone’s property due to dangerous conditions, you can pursue compensation for your losses in a couple of ways:

• Grocery stores
• Homes
• Office buildings
• Restaurants
• Apartment buildings
• Banks
• Coffee shops

• Schools
• Parks
• Retail stores
• Parking lots
• Sidewalks
• Malls
• Medical facilities

Regardless of where the accident occurred, you may have a claim if you suffered injuries as a result of the property owner’s negligence. This can include instances in which there were dangerous conditions that the property owner knew about or should have known about, yet they failed to take appropriate measures to warn, repair, or remove the dangers on their property.

What Are the Leading Causes Of Slip and Fall Accidents?

Several hazards and dangers can lead to a slip and fall accident. Property owners must not only ensure that their property is safe, but that the surrounding areas, such as the parking lot, driveway, or sidewalks are safe as well. 

Conditions that can result in a slip-and-fall accident include:

• Uneven surfaces
• Loose carpeting
• Recently polished or waxed floors
• Spills that have not been cleaned up promptly
• Potholes in parking lots
• Debris/cluttered walkways
• Defective sidewalks
• Lack of handrails/broken handrails
• Poor lighting conditions
• Broken stairs
• Unsecured cords and cables

Because a property owner may be quick to make repairs or clean up the scene of the fall, you must contact a slip and fall injury lawyer as soon as possible to allow them to gather vital evidence that can strengthen your case. Proving fault in slip and fall cases can be very complex.

An experienced slip and fall injury attorney on our legal team knows what it takes to build the strongest case possible to hold the property owner responsible for their negligence.

Common Slip and Fall Injuries

Slip and fall accidents can result in the following types of accident injuries:

• Hip fractures
• Neck injuries
• Internal bleeding
• Internal organ damage
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Broken bones
• Back injuries
• Soft tissue damage

Some slip and fall injuries can require extensive medical treatment and a long hospital stay. Unfortunately, some slip and fall accidents can result in permanent injuries. An individual suffering from a serious slip and fall injury may be unable to return to work for a long period or may be unable to ever return to work. Lost past and future wages will be calculated as part of your claim filed against the negligent owner.

The slip and fall injury lawyers at Parker Waichman LLP are skilled and experienced in handling this type of complex accident claim and are ready to help you fight for the fair settlement or award you deserve.

What is the Deadline for Slip and Fall Lawsuits?

You will have three years from the date of your accident to file a lawsuit against the negligent party and pursue compensation for your accident-related losses. If you miss this important deadline, your case may be dismissed and you will be unable to recover any compensation. When you hire a slip and fall injury attorney at Parker Waichman LLP, you can feel confident that they will handle every aspect of your case, including ensuring your lawsuit is filed within the statute of limitations.

Contact Us Today

If you were injured on someone’s property due to dangerous and negligent conditions, you may be entitled to compensation. At Parker Waichman LLP, our experienced Long Island slip and fall injury lawyers can help you pursue compensation for your injuries and other losses. Contact us today to schedule a free legal consultation to learn more.