Slip and Fall Accidents on Ice: Winter Premises Liability

 All ice is not equal when it comes to slip-and-fall accidents. That’s according to a recent article in the New York Law Journal, which talks about the difference the color of ice may make in a premises liability case. The nuances of color, transparency, overall appearance of the ice and the manner in which it is described can make the difference between a case that is dismissed and one that proceeds to jury trial, the article states.

Words Carry a Lot of Weight
To be successful with a slip-and-fall lawsuit, plaintiff’s must prove that the property owner or manager had the duty to maintain the premises, that a dangerous or defective condition existed and that the defendant knew about or should have known about the dangerous condition. The property owner or manager is often held liable when the icy surface created the hazardous condition or when he or she “had constructive notice of the condition.”
Protecting Your Rights
Pursuing a slip-and-fall injury claim in itself can be a tricky proposition. If you have been injured as a result of slipping and falling on snow or ice, it is crucial that you contact an experienced New York City personal injury lawyer who has successfully handled similar cases in local courts. If you slip and fall, please make sure that you promptly get medical attention for your injuries. File a report with the property owner or manager and obtain a signed copy for your records. Get contact information for eyewitnesses because their testimony may prove critical.
If you or a loved one suffered injuries because of a slip-and-fall accident, the experienced New York personal injury attorneys with the Law Offices of Kenneth A. Wilhelm can help you better understand your legal rights and options. Our law firm recovered $1,700,000 for a woman who slipped and fell and received no hospital or medical treatment for one month after the accident.
Please call our offices TOLL FREE 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1-800-WORK-4-YOU (1-800-967-5496) to discuss your slip-and-fall case or trip-and-fall injury or accident case. WE CAN EVEN COME TO YOU. There is no attorneys’ fee unless we recover money for you. 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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Source: New York Law Journal