A routine walk along Franklin Avenue or a shopping trip near Roosevelt Field can turn into a life-altering event in a single moment. All it takes is one unseen hazard—a wet floor, a cracked sidewalk, or a poorly lit stairwell—to cause a severe slip and fall. For victims, the result is often debilitating injuries, mounting medical bills, and an abrupt and painful disruption to their daily lives.
When a property owner’s negligence is to blame for these preventable accidents, New York law provides a path to justice. Holding the responsible party accountable requires proving they failed in their duty to maintain a safe environment. A dedicated Garden City slip and fall accident lawyer from Rosenberg & Gluck, LLP has the local experience to investigate your accident, establish liability, and fight for the full compensation you need to rebuild. We invite you to contact our team for a free, confidential case evaluation today.
Choosing the right law firm after a serious injury is one of the most important decisions you will make. You need a team with proven experience, dedicated focus, and the resources to see your case through to a successful conclusion. At Rosenberg & Gluck, LLP, we believe our firm is uniquely positioned to help you.
We are trial-tested lawyers who are always prepared to take a case to court if a fair settlement cannot be reached. Perhaps the greatest testament to our work is that former clients, judges, and even the defense attorneys and insurance adjusters we have faced in the past refer their own injured friends and family to us. We consider this the ultimate compliment and a reflection of the trust we have built in our community.
A slip and fall accident claim is a type of personal injury case that falls under a legal concept known as “premises liability.” In the simplest terms, New York law requires property owners and managers to maintain their property in a reasonably safe condition for visitors, patrons, tenants, and guests. This is called their “duty of care.”
When a property owner fails to meet this duty—either by creating a dangerous condition or by failing to fix a hazard they knew or should have known about—they can be held legally responsible for any injuries that result. A successful slip and fall claim demonstrates that the property owner was negligent and that their negligence directly caused your fall and the harm you have suffered.
These accidents can happen anywhere, from commercial businesses to private homes and public spaces. The key is that a preventable hazard was allowed to exist, turning an ordinary space into a dangerous one.
Dangerous conditions can take many forms. Our attorneys have handled cases involving a wide range of hazards in Garden City and across Long Island, including:
If any of these or a similar hazard caused your fall, the property owner may be liable for the consequences.
Identifying the correct responsible party is a crucial first step, and it is not always as straightforward as it seems. Multiple parties could share liability for the conditions that led to your fall. Our investigative team works diligently to determine who should be held accountable. Potential defendants in a Garden City slip and fall claim include:
Rosenberg & Gluck, LLP will thoroughly investigate your accident, reviewing leases, maintenance contracts, and property records to ensure we pursue a claim against every responsible party.
A serious fall can have devastating financial and personal consequences. The purpose of a personal injury claim is to secure compensation, known as “damages,” to cover these losses and help restore the stability that was taken from you. In New York, victims can seek compensation for both their economic and non-economic losses.
Our goal is to build a comprehensive case that accounts for every way this injury has impacted your life. Available damages may include:
Economic Damages: These are the tangible, calculable financial losses you have incurred.
Non-Economic Damages: These damages compensate you for the intangible, personal, and profound ways the injury has affected your quality of life.
In very rare cases involving extreme or malicious negligence, punitive damages may be awarded to punish the defendant and deter similar conduct in the future. We will meticulously document all of your losses to fight for the maximum compensation you deserve.
When you are focused on healing, the last thing you need is the stress of dealing with insurance adjusters and complex legal procedures. That’s our job. When you entrust your case to Rosenberg & Gluck, LLP, we take that burden off your shoulders so you can focus on what matters most—your recovery.
Here is how our team will advocate for you every step of the way:
Throughout this process, we will be your partners, providing you with regular updates and compassionate guidance.
We understand you have many questions during this difficult time. Below are answers to some common concerns we hear from our slip and fall clients.
The time limit, known as the statute of limitations, is critical. For most personal injury claims against private individuals or businesses in New York, you have three years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit. However, if your fall occurred on public property owned by a municipality like the Village of Garden City or Nassau County, the rules are much stricter. You must file a formal “Notice of Claim” within 90 days of the accident to preserve your right to sue. If a tragic fall results in a loved one’s death, a wrongful death claim must be filed within two years of the date of death, in addition to any municipal claim that must be filed.
New York follows a “pure comparative negligence” rule. This means you can still recover damages even if you are found to be partially at fault. However, your total compensation award will be reduced by your percentage of fault. For example, if you are found to be 20% at fault, you would receive 80% of your damages. Insurance companies often try to shift blame to the victim, which is why having a strong advocate on your side is so important.
We handle all personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis. This means you pay no upfront costs or attorney’s fees. We advance all the expenses of building and litigating your case. We only get paid a percentage of the compensation we successfully recover for you. If we don’t win your case, you owe us no attorney’s fees. This allows everyone to afford high-quality legal representation, regardless of their financial situation.
The physical pain, the financial stress, and the emotional toll of a serious fall can be stressful, but help is available. The compassionate and experienced legal team at Rosenberg & Gluck, LLP is ready to fight for your rights and demand the justice you deserve.
Let our 100+ years of combined experience, our deep knowledge of the Nassau County courts, and our unwavering commitment to injured victims work for you. We have the resources and the resolve to take on powerful insurance companies and see your case through to a successful resolution.
Your road to recovery starts with a single phone call. Contact us today at (631) 451-7900 or through our online form for a free, no-obligation consultation to discuss your case. We are here to listen and to help.
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225 Franklin Ave #325-C, Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 973-3452
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