New York Slip and Fall Lawyer
Slip and Fall Lawyer Serving Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx and All of NYC
Many New Yorkers are injured annually in slip and fall accidents. If you have been injured in a trip and fall accident, you deserve expert legal representation from a dedicated personal injury attorney.
Request a free consultation with a slip and fall attorney at the Law Offices of Eric Richman today if you live in any NYC borough, including Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, or the Bronx.
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Common Slip and Fall Accidents & Injuries
Slipping and falling is a common cause of injury in the U.S. Here are the facts:
- Slips and falls account for 65 percent of lost workdays; falls cause 15 percent of all accidental fatalities.Â
- More than one million people per year go to the hospital after a slip and fall accident in the U.S. (CDC)
- Trips, slips, and falls cause 700 deaths annually – and many more severe injuries – in the workplace. (OSHA)
- Fall-related injuries by older adults aged 65 and older cost over $31 billion annually. (CDC)
- Every year, more than one out of every four older adults (ages 65 and older) suffers a fall. (CDC)
New Yorkers average nearly 8,000 steps every day – more so than most other major cities in the U.S. Those injured by a fall may be entitled to legal compensation. The best way to seek damages is with the help of an NYC slip and fall attorney.
Slipping on a surface at ground-level can sometimes be as dangerous as falling from a substantial height. These types of accidents can lead to serious injuries, including broken bones, bruises, cuts, scrapes, wounds, internal injuries, spinal cord injuries (SCI), traumatic brain injuries (TBI), or even death.
Trip and fall accidents often result in high medical bills. They can occasionally result in permanent injury, disability, paralysis, scarring, or disfigurement.
What to Do After a Slip and Fall Accident?
A variety of factors contribute to these types of accidents. Slippery substances spilled onto ground surfaces, such as ice, mud, water, or sludge, can cause falls. Uneven or cracked ground, stairs, or rails as well as poor lighting, inclement weather, loose clothing, slippery shoes, clutter, and improperly-labeled hazard sites also contribute to tripping, slipping, and falling.
Resulting injuries can be costly and impact your long-term health, career, finances, and personal life. If you experience this type of accident, reach out to slip and fall attorneys in your area today.
The following costs may be incurred after a serious slip and fall accident:
Filing a Lawsuit
Sometimes, slipping and falling on uneven or otherwise unsafe terrain is not your fault. Slip and fall accidents can occur due to the negligence of property owners who fail to safely maintain all walking surfaces. Companies and property owners who violate U.S. laws and OSHA regulations, thereby contributing to the injury of persons on their property, may be held liable. Those impacted by a slip and fall accident should request a consultation with an attorney for slip and fall cases to see if they are eligible to recover medical, work, personal, and emotional damages.
