When you visit a person’s home or apartment, go to work in an office building, shop in a store, walk through a parking lot or use an elevator or escalator, it is perfectly reasonable to expect that you will not be exposed to slip-and-fall dangers such as those created by snow and ice.
Unfortunately, property owners often fail to inspect their premises, address hazardous conditions or warn visitors about the risks they face. Serious slip-and-fall accidents can result from this negligence.
If you have been injured in a slip-and-fall accident, you can seek to hold the careless property owner accountable and pursue compensation for your losses, including:
- Medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Pain and suffering
- Any other harm you have suffered.
Don’t wait to take action. Call Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, P.C., today. We have been protecting the rights of slip-and-fall accident victims in New Jersey and New York for more than 30 years. We can provide a free consultation and go to work for you right away. Call (1-800) LAW-2000 or submit our contact form above.
Why Did Your Slip-and-Fall Accident Happen?
You may be eligible to recover compensation from a negligent property owner if you were injured in a slip-and-fall accident involving hazards such as:
- Snow and ice that was not removed as required by state and/or local law
- A slippery entranceway or stairway due to snow and ice brought indoors
- Spilled water or other liquid that was not cleaned up in a timely fashion
- Objects that were left in an aisle or other walking area
- Insufficient lighting that kept you from seeing tripping hazards.
A property owner – or the manager of the property – may be held liable for your losses. This is true regardless of whether the property owner is a business such as Wal-Mart or another major corporation or a private property owner such as your neighbor. You may seek a recovery through the property owner’s insurance.
Generally, the ability to recover compensation will depend on whether it can be established that:
- A dangerous property condition existed.
- The property owner knew or reasonably should have known that the dangerous condition existed.
- The owner had a reasonable time to address the dangerous condition or warn visitors about foreseeable risks but failed to do so.
- As the result of this negligence, you suffered injury such as a hip fracture, spinal cord injury or traumatic brain injury.
An attorney from Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, P.C., can examine your case to determine whether these elements are met. We can also consult with safety and medical experts to determine how your slip-and-fall accident occurred and how it has impacted your life. We understand how devastating these accidents can be. Our goal is to recover all of the compensation you are due.
What Can You Do After a Slip-and-Fall Accident?
You can take steps after a slip-and-fall accident that will help to protect your right to a recovery. In addition to contacting Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, P.C., and receiving a free consultation about your case, you should also:
- Get medical attention and treatment without delay.
- Keep a folder for storing important documents in your case, including medical bills, records of other accident-related expenses, correspondence with insurance companies and any documents that document lost income.
- Retain the clothes and shoes you wore on the day of the accident.
- Take photos of your injuries and, if possible, the site of the fall.
- Request a copy of an accident report (if the fall occurred at a business).
- Refrain from giving any statements to the property owner’s insurance company until you have talked with your attorney.
Insurance companies vigorously challenge slip-and-fall claims. The attorneys of Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, P.C., have decades of experience representing those hurt in slip-and-fall accidents. We will make sure your rights are protected.
Get started today: Call (800) LAW-2000 or take a moment to submit our contact form. We provide home and hospital consultations. We can meet in person, by phone or through the Internet – whichever is most convenient for you. If we do not obtain a recovery for you, we will charge no fee for our services.
