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Slip/Trip and Fall Accidents in New York

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. :

Our Free Book Will Show You:

• What you need to prove to win your negligence case;
• What the insurance company will do to try to defeat your claim;
• What your role, and your attorney's role should be in the litigation process; and, most importantly,
  
• 10 Reasons Why Most Accident Victims Do Not Recover the Full Value of their Accident Claim (and how to avoid them).

• 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.
  

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.

Blog for Slip / Trip and Fall Accidents

• Why Some NY Slip and Fall Cases Are Very Difficult to Win
• Signed Release Form Doesn't Bar Soccer Injury Claim, Says NY Court
• NY State Can Be Held Liable For Defective Sidewalk, Court Holds
• How Failing to Preserve the Trial Record Ruined a NY Slip & Fall Case
• NY Appeals Court Holds City Liable for Slip & Fall on Black Ice
• Why It's Hard to Hold a Snow Removal Co. Liable in Negligence in NY
• NY Court: Proof of Last Inspection Needed to Defeat Slip & Fall Claim
• To Defeat a NY Slip & Fall Claim, Denying Defect Isn't Enough
• A Tough But Important Question: Are Rangers to Blame for Father's Death?
• Following Trial, Suffolk Court Dismisses "Stick" and Fall Case
• Finding Plaintiff's Claim Implausible, Brooklyn Jury Rejects Trip & Fall Claim
• How Failing to Investigate a NY Slip & Fall Case Can Prove Fatal to the Claim
• NY Appeals Court: Assumption of Risk Doesn't Apply to Rollerblading on Sidewalk
• Rollerblader Didn't Assume Risk of Uneven Driveway, Says NY Appeals Court
• How a Queens Man's Trip & Fall Claim Nearly Failed - Even Without Opposition
• When Landlords Are Not Held Responsible For Attacks in Their Buildings in NY
• How Mass. Court Changed Its Law In Slip and Fall Case to be More Like NY
• Looking for a Prime Example of Constructive Notice of a Defect In NY? Here it is.
• NY Court Allows Injured Central Park Sledder's Case to Continue - For Now
• When You're Liable No Matter What Under New York Law

Library for Slip / Trip and Fall Accidents:

• How a Property Owner Can Defeat a Slip & Fall Claim Under New York Law   
  Long Island & Queens, NY slip and fall attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses how to defeat a slip and fall claim under New York law.
• The Building Owner's Obligation to the Public Under New York Law   
  Ever wonder what the owner of a public building is obligated to do - in terms of safety - under NY law? Long Island, NY slip/trip & fall lawyer explains.
• Why "General Awareness" of a Defect Isn't Enough to Win a Slip & Fall Case in New York   
  Long Island, NY slip & fall attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses why a'General Awareness' of a defect isn't enough to win a slip & fall case in New York.
• How to Win the Battle But Lose the War in a New York Slip or Trip & Fall Case   
  Long Island, NY slip and fall attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses how you can win the battle, but lose the war in a NY trip or slip and fall case.
• If Property Is In Foreclosure, Who Can Be Held Liable for a Trip & Fall Under NY Law?   
  Author of the Free Guide to NY Accident Cases, "Why Most Accident Victims Do Not Recover the Full Value of Their Claim," (www.TheNewYorkAccidentBook.com), Long Island & Queens, New York trip and fall attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses who is liable under New York law when a trip and fall occurs over an area of sidewalk abutting property that is in the process of foreclosure. For additional information on this topic, please contact Jonathan Cooper directly at 516-791-5700.
• Proving New York City is Responsible for Negligent Snow and Ice Removal   
  Author of the Free Consumer Guide to New York Accident Cases, "Why Most Accident Victims Do Not Recover the Full Value of Their Claim," (www.TheNewYorkAccidentBook.com), Long Island & Queens, New York slip and trip and fall lawyer Jonathan Cooper discusses how to prove that New York City is responsible for negligent snow and ice removal. For additional information on this topic, please call 516-791-5700.
• How Property Owners Can Be Held Liable Even for Open & Obvious Conditions Under New York Law   
  Author of the Free Consumer Guide, Why Most Accident Victims Do Not Recover the Full Value of Their Claim, http://www.jonathancooperlaw.com/reports/free-new-york-personal-injury-book-why-most-accident-victims-do-not-recover-the-full-value-of-t.cfm, Long Island & Queens trip and fall and personal injury lawyer Jonathan Cooper discusses how property owners can still be held liable in negligence under New York law even for open and obvious conditions. For additional information on this topic, please contact Jonathan Cooper directly at 516-791-5700.
• Why Mere Rhetoric Is No Substitute For Actual Proof in a Queens Trip & Fall Case   
  Author of the Free Consumer Guide, "Why Most Accident Victims Do Not Recover the Full Value of Their Claim" http://www.jonathancooperlaw.com/reports/free-new-york-personal-injury-book-why-most-accident-victims-do-not-recover-the-full-value-of-t.cfm, Long Island & Queens, New York trip and fall and personal injury lawyer Jonathan Cooper discusses a recent decision handed down by a Queens County judge that denied New York City's motion to dismiss a trip and fall lawsuit. For additional information on this topic or on trip and fall cases under New York law, please call Jonathan Cooper directly at 516-791-5700.
• How Building Owners Can Be Liable for Defectively Lit Stairways in NY   
  Long Island & Queens, New York trip and fall lawyer Jonathan Cooper discusses how building owners can be held liable for defectively lit stairways under New York law. For additional information on this topic, or how negligence cases are generally handled under New York law, readers are encouraged to download Jonathan Cooper's Free eBook, "Why Most Accident Victims Do Not Recover the Full Value of Their Claim" at 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.
• Despite Admin Code 7-210, NYC Is Responsible to Maintain Tree Wells   
  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   
  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   
  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   
  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   
  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   
  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   
  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   
  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.

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Frequent Questions for Slip / Trip and Fall Accidents:

• Can New York State be held liable for a trip and fall accident on a defective sidewalk fronting its property?
• What does a property owner need to prove in order to have a slip and fall case dismissed before trial in New York?
• What is the most important factor to proving a trip and fall case against New York City?
• Is it enough for me to show that a property owner knew or should have known that the area was generally dangerous in order for me to win my slip or trip and fall case in New York?
• Can you change or "amend" a Notice of Claim in New York once it has been filed?
• If a property is in the process of foreclosure, who is responsible to maintain the sidewalk under New York law?
• If my evidence in my New York personal injury case goes in without opposition, does that mean that I automatically win my case?
• Can New York City or another New York municipality be held liable for negligent snow and ice removal ?
• Can a landlord or building owner be held liable for stairs that are poorly lit?
• In New York City, who is required to maintain street signs and sign posts?
• I slipped and fell over snow and ice on the sidewalk in front of a private building. Who is responsible to keep the sidewalk clear of snow and ice in New York City?
• I was injured when I tripped and fell over a defective patch of sidewalk. Who will pay my medical bills?
• I was hurt when I tripped and fell over a defective roadway. How much time do I have to bring a claim?

Case Results for Slip / Trip and Fall Accidents:

• $115,000 Post-Trial Settlement for Trip & Fall in Long Island Store

Awarded: $115,000

• $300,000 Recovered For Woman Who Tripped and Fell Over Misleveled Sidewalk

Awarded: $300,000

• $75,000 Recovered For Woman Who Tripped and Fell Over Water Hose

Awarded: $75,000

• $30,000 Recovered for Woman Who Slipped and Fell On Discarded Food and Debris on Port Authority Stairway

Awarded: $30,000

• $500,000 Recovered for Woman Who Sustains Subdural Hematoma After Falling Through Restaurant's Open Trap Door

Awarded: $500,000

• $50,000 Recovered from New York City For 64 Year-old Woman Who Tripped and Fell Over Raised Sidewalk

Awarded: $50,000

• $70,000 Recovered for Woman Whose Lung Collapsed After She Slipped and Fell in Icy Parking Lot

Awarded: $70,000

• Defendant's Insurer Tenders Full Insurance Policy for Mail Carrier Who Fractured His Arm In Slip and Fall on Poorly Shoveled Steps

Awarded: $100,000

Videos about Slip / Trip and Fall Accidents:

• The New York Accident Book