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If you've tripped or slipped and fallen over a broken or defective sidewalk, roadway or stairway in New York, you should read our guide to New York accident cases, Why Most Accident Victims Do Not Recover the Full Value of their Claim, before you hire a lawyer, and especially before you speak to any insurance adjuster.

You can order a copy by filling out the contact form here, or by calling our Long Island office at 516.791.5700.

Many Lawyer Ads Claim That They Handle Trip or Slip and Fall Cases in New York; But Not One of These Ads Provides You With Any Information on How To Avoid Mistakes That Will Reduce the Value of Your Accident Claim.

Contrary to popular belief, not only are many defective sidewalk cases in New York doomed to fail, but due to the difficulties inherent in demonstrating that the defendants were negligent with regard to their efforts (or the lack thereof) to keep their premises free and clear of snow and ice, many slip and fall cases have - and will - fail in New York's courts. :

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Here are some of the basic rules governing slip and trip and fall cases in New York:

Negligence cases in New York are governed by a doctrine called comparative negligence, which is particularly important in these types of cases, because it means that regardless of whether the defendants are ultimately found at fault for the defective condition over which you were injured, chances are your recovery will be reduced by the percentage of fault that you bear for your own accident.
In our view, if you have been seriously injured, it is probably not worthwhile to spend any time negotiating with the insurance companies before filing a formal lawsuit.

We promise to prosecute your case with sound ethical consideration, and to use cutting-edge technology to move your case through the court system more effectively, efficiently and inexpensively. In that regard, our Cedarhurst, New York law office is distinct, as we have transitioned to almost completely paperless office, and now file almost all of our cases electronically.

The Law Offices of Jonathan M. Cooper are located in Cedarhurst, New York, and serves the following areas: Nassau, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Manhattan, Suffolk, Westchester and Staten Island.

Call Us Today To Discuss Your Trip or Slip and Fall Accident Case

It is hard to know what to do - or what not to do - in the immediate aftermath of a serious accident, such as a bad trip and fall in New York City. Even if you are not sure whether or not you have a case, you can call us (or fill out the form on this page) for a free and confidential consultation. We pledge to tell you the truth up front - even if the truth is that you do not have a viable case.

Long Island, New York child accident attorney, construction site accident and personal injury lawyer Jonathan Cooper practices in Nassau, Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx, New York City and Westchester. In order to order a FREE copy of his Book on New York accident lawsuits entitled "Why Most Accident Victims Do Not Recover the Full Value of Their Claim," or to schedule a free consultation with Mr. Cooper, please contact his main office located in Cedarhurst, Long Island at 516.791.5700.

Blog for Slip/Trip and Fall Accidents

Library for Slip/Trip and Fall Accidents:

Despite Admin Code 7-210, NYC Is Responsible to Maintain Tree Wells
Description: Long Island, New York trip and fall lawyer Jonathan Cooper discusses a decision from New York's highest court which clarified how, despite the enactment of Administrative Code 7-210, New York City remains responsible to maintain the tree wells abutting New York City sidewalks. For additional information on this topic, please see http://www.jonathancooperlaw.com/library/why-many-defective-sidewalk-cases-in-new-york-are-doomed-to-fail.cfm, or contact Jonathan Cooper directly at 516-791-5700.
Degeneration - The Most Common Defense to New York Injury Claims
Description: Long Island, New York personal injury trial attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses one of the most common - and potent - defenses to injury claims in New York - degeneration, which is that the plaintiff's injury pre-dated the accident, and wasn't caused by the accident. For additional information on the 10 Mistakes that are guaranteed to reduce the value of your accident claim under New York law, see http://www.jonathancooperlaw.com/reports/free-new-york-personal-injury-book-why-most-accident-victims-do-not-recover-the-full-value-of-t.cfm, or contact Jonathan Cooper directly at 516-791-5700.
How to Prove a Trip and Fall Case Against New York City
Description: A recent decision by one of New York's courts provides a good summary of the ways in which you can prove a negligence case against New York City in a trip and fall case. For additional information on this topic, please visit http://www.jonathancooperlaw.com/practice_areas/slip-trip-and-fall-accident-lawyer-long-island-new-york-queens.cfm or contact Long Island, New York trip and fall lawyer Jonathan Cooper directly at 516.791.5700.
How the "Special Use" Doctrine Applies to Trip and Fall Cases in NY
Description: A recent opinion by a New York County court demonstrates how the "special use" doctrine provides another way for people injured by a defective walkway to prove their negligence case under New York law. For additional information on how to prove a negligence case in general under New York law, please visit Long Island, New York personal injury attorney Jonathan Cooper's website at www.JonathanCooperLaw.com, or call his office at 516.791.5700.
Defining a Snow Removal Contractor's Tort Liability Under New York Law
Description: In this article, Long Island, New York personal injury and slip and fall lawyer Jonathan Cooper discusses under what circumstances a snow removal contractor can be held liable in negligence to a third party under New York law. For additional information on accident cases in New York, please download a FREE copy of Jonathan Cooper's book, "Why Most Accident Victims Do Not Recover the Full Value of Their Claim" from www.TheNewYorkAccidentBook.com, or contact his Long Island office at 516.791.5700.
Another Way to Prove Your Negligence Case Under NY Law
Description: In this article, Long Island, New York child accident and construction site accident attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses how the res ipsa loquitur doctrine offers another way that plaintiffs can prove that the defendants should be held responsible for their personal injuries. For additional information on accident cases generally, and what mistakes to avoid to assure that your otherwise meritorious claim is not compromised, please download Jonathan Cooper's Free ebook on New York accident cases at www.TheNewYorkAccidentBook.com, or contact him directly at his Nassau County office at 516.791.5700.
Why Many Slip and Fall On Snow & Ice Cases Fail in New York's Courts
Description: In this article, Long Island, New York personal injury attorney Jonathan Cooper explains why it is so difficult to successfully prove a slip and fall case, particularly when dealing with a transient weather condition such as snow and ice. For additional, Free information on accident cases generally under New York law, please download Mr. Cooper's Free accident book, "Why Most Accident Victims Do Not Recover the Full Value of Their Claim" from www.TheNewYorkAccidentBook.com.
Why Many Defective Sidewalk Cases in New York Are Doomed to Fail
Description: In this article, published author of the Free eBook "Why Most Accident Victims Do Not Recover the Full Value of Their Claim" Jonathan Cooper discusses why many defective sidewalk cases are doomed to fail, and why defective sidewalk cases may be much more time sensitive than many other kinds of accident or personal injury cases.