Compensation for Trip-and-Fall Accidents

There are a number of factors that can lead to a trip-and-fall accident. These types of accidents may seem harmless and common, but there are circumstances in which a victim may suffer a serious injury that could have a significant impact on their finances and quality of life. In such cases, it must be determined if the trip-and-fall accident was the direct result of someone else’s negligence. Under certain circumstances, property owners and property management companies may be held responsible for the slip-and-fall or trip-and-fall accidents that occur on their premises.
Hazardous conditions that can lead to a New York trip-and-fall accident include, but are not limited to cracks in the cement, holes in the sidewalk, and debris in a walkway. Visitors to locations with these types of hazardous conditions can easily trip and suffer serious injuries such as bone fractures, sprains, strains, back injuries, knee injuries and even traumatic brain injuries.
In order to hold a property manager or property owner liable for the injuries suffered in a trip-and-fall accident, it must be proven that negligence was a contributing factor in the accident. For example, if the property owner was aware of the hazardous conditions and failed to rectify them, then, he or she could be held liable for the resulting injuries. When the problem cannot be repaired right away it is the property owner’s or property manager’s responsibility to post warning signs cautioning visitors and guests about the dangerous condition.
When a property owner fails to provide safe conditions or warn visitors of a dangerous condition, he or she may be held responsible for any resulting accidents. Injured victims can file what is known as a premises liability claim to recover damages including, but not limited to medical expenses, past and future pain and suffering, lost wages and benefits, and cost of rehabilitative treatment such as physical therapy or chiropractic care.
The knowledgeable New York personal injury lawyers at The Law Offices of Kenneth A. Wilhelm have a lengthy history of successfully handling premises liability claims in New York. If you or a loved one has sustained an injury in a trip-and-fall accident, call 1-800-WORK-4-YOU (1-800-967-5496) to discuss your potential claim. We can also help with personal injury cases in New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, or Florida. If you have been seriously injured in any of the 50 U.S. states, please call us and we will try to help you with your case.
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