Slip & Fall Accident

Liability in Slip and Fall Accidents

Landlords, property owners and municipal governments in New York are required by law to maintain safe walkways, sidewalks and grounds. If a slip and fall resulted from poor lighting, a slippery surface or uneven pavement, you are encouraged to seek legal counsel to determine whether you are entitled to damages. Our attorneys will review all the evidence in your case to establish the extent of negligence of the property owner and advise you on the best course of action.

Third parties liable for personal injuries or wrongful death that occur on their premises include business owners, landlords, government entities and other property owners. 

Every year, people who suffer slip and fall injuries in New York are awarded millions in jury verdicts or settlements to compensate for their pain and suffering.

If we determine that your are entitled to compensation for your injuries, our attorneys will prove one of the following:

• The property owner was aware of dangerous conditions that led to the slip and fall incident

• The property owner either created the unsafe condition, knew about it and was negligent in failing to address it, or

• The property owner should have known about the hazardous condition of the premises because it had been there for a long period of time

Even if the owner alleges no knowledge of any hazardous conditions on his property, there is also the question of whether given the amount of time it existed, he should have been aware of this danger and remedied the problem in a timely manner.

Slip and fall claims are sometimes handled outside of court if the defendant admits liability and his insurance company is willing to compensate the victim fairly. Sanders & Kim is well-versed in insurance strategies, which often include low-ball settlements, and ensures victims obtain the maximum damages that accurately account for the full extent of their injuries.