Slip and Fall Accidents – Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Rockland County
Millions of Americans are injured in slip and fall accidents every year. According to estimates from the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, slip and fall accidents were the leading cause of non-fatal injuries in the United States in 2007. When property owners fail to maintain safe premises and fail to warn about potential hazards, slip and fall accidents are likely to occur. If you've been hurt in such an accident due to the negligence of another party, an attorney at our firm serving Rockland County, Brooklyn, and Manhattan can help make sure they are held accountable for your injuries.Causes of Slip and Fall Injuries
Unlike heavy equipment accidents and ladder and scaffolding accidents that are usually confined to construction sites, slip and fall accidents can occur nearly anywhere. Any surface, whether indoors or outdoors, can become hazardous when it's slippery, wet, or uneven. Slip and fall accidents due to snow and ice are common in winter. In addition, poor lighting and foreign objects can make navigating any pathway, floor, ground, sidewalk, or stairwell potentially difficult.
If spilled liquids or cleaning solutions at a grocery store, obstructions on a public walkway, or any other circumstances caused you to slip and fall, an attorney at our offices in Rockland County or the Bronx can help you receive compensation to cover the financial and emotional cost of your accident.
Negligence and Liability of Property Owners
Property owners are required to ensure that their premises are safe and do not put their pedestrians, customers, or visitors at undue risk. If slip and fall accidents do occur on their property, owners can be held legally responsible, especially in cases where they acted negligently.
Although some slip and fall accidents result in only minor bumps and bruises, others can result in catastrophic personal injury including brain injury and spinal cord injury. Each slip and fall attorney at our practice has successfully represented victims in these tragic cases, aggressively pursing the full compensation they're entitled to receive and holding property owners liable for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and lost earning potential.
Contact A Slip and Fall Accident Attorney at Practice Serving Rockland County, Brooklyn, and Manhattan
Contact the law firm of Neimark & Neimark LLP if you have been injured in a slip and fall accident. An attorney at our practice serving Rockland County, Brooklyn, and Manhattan can help ensure you receive the compensation you deserve.