Slip or trip and fall accidents often occur in everyday locations like grocery stores, sidewalks, and stairwells, causing injury and long-lasting consequences. If you were injured in such an incident, a slip and fall or trip and fall lawyer in Smithtown can help you pursue an injury claim. The attorneys at Rosenberg & Gluck, L.L.P. can pursue compensation on your behalf while you are recovering from your slip or trip and fall injuries. Contact our office to learn more at (631) 451-7900.
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A slip and fall or trip and fall accident could happen anywhere, but common locations are stores, walkways, parking garages or lots, or public venues. These falls are often due to poor premises maintenance by property owners, such as failure to clean up spills and debris or secure displays, flooring, or products. Some causes could include:
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Not only are the causes of slip and fall accidents varied, but the personal injuries that result can also range from mild to severe, such as:
Especially vulnerable to slip and fall injuries are elderly adults age 65 or older. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that three million seniors are treated in emergency rooms for falls annually, with more than 800,000 requiring hospitalization. Falls therefore pose a substantial risk to older adults. It is the duty of property owners to do their utmost to provide a safe, risk-free environment for visitors, and that includes taking older citizens into account. If the cause of your fall could have been avoided if it weren’t for someone else’s oversight, you are the victim of negligence.
Broken or injured hips are a common consequence of slipping and falling, especially for older individuals. Hip injuries can result in lifelong consequences for slip and fall victims. A 2014 study with the National Center of Biotechnology Information (NCBI) even linked hip fractures with increased chance of death. Hip injury victims face hospital stays, long recovery times, and the potential for other medical complications down the road. If you are facing this injury, do not wait to become overwhelmed with medical bills and the changes to your lifestyle. Contact the office of a slip and fall lawyer serving Smithtown to learn your options for pursuing damages to offset your bills and compensate you for your pain and suffering.
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) occur when the head is struck, jolted, or shaken suddenly, causing bruising, bleeding, and other neurological injuries. Concussions, cognitive and behavioral problems, paralysis, and coma can result from a TBI, which also come with steep diagnostic expenses and hospital bills. The most common cause of a TBI is falling. Our slip and fall lawyers take brain injuries that result from falling incidents very seriously. We know how much they impact the lives of victims physically, financially, and emotionally. We do not want you to have to face that prospect alone.
Both hip injuries and TBIs put fall victims at risk of an early death, and other incidents of slipping and falling could also potentially cause life-threatening injuries. If your loved one slipped and fell and passed away as a result, a wrongful death suit could help cover remaining medical costs and funeral expenses, as well as compensate you for the emotional trauma of losing a loved one. Contact Rosenberg & Gluck, L.L.P. today to learn more about your legal options by calling (631) 451-7900.
Slip and fall claims require proving that the conditions under which the slip and fall occurred would not have been present if the other party had behaved reasonably. In other words, you would not have suffered pain and injury if the proper precautions had been taken.
For instance, a store owner should keep aisles clear, clean spills, fix leaks, and maintain even flooring. Parking garages and stairwells should be well lit, free of debris, and lack tripping hazards. These are not unreasonable safety expectations by visitors, shoppers, or residents. You assume a certain level of risk when you undertake dangerous actions but buying groceries or walking to your car should not carry the risk of severe injury or even death.
Your slip and fall attorney can gather evidence and construct a case that will help prove the responsible party did not meet a reasonable level of care. Doing this requires compiling as many details as possible regarding where, how, and when the incident occurred. These details could include:
The opposing side may try to argue the fall was your fault by claiming you were the one not paying appropriate attention or taking reasonable care. Our legal team can help combat this by gathering:
Slip and fall claims, like all personal injury suits, benefit from having detailed records. Speak to a representative of our law office to learn more about your legal options.
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Generally, the statute of limitations for a personal injury lawsuit in New York is three years, according to New York Civil Practice Law and Rules (CVP) §214, so do not delay in acting. A slip and fall lawyer serving Smithtown can help you file paperwork, compile evidence, and argue your case at trial. Contact Rosenberg & Gluck, L.L.P. today for a free consultation at (631) 451-7900.
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