Garden City Slip and Fall Accident Lawyer

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.

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Why Choose Rosenberg & Gluck, LLP for Your Garden City Slip and Fall Accident Case

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.

• Over 100 Years of Combined Knowledge: Our team of attorneys brings a century of collective experience to the table. We collaborate on complex cases, ensuring you benefit from a wealth of legal insight and strategic thinking.
• A Singular Focus on Personal Injury: Unlike firms that spread themselves thin across many areas of law, we dedicate 100% of our practice to personal injury law. This singular focus has allowed us to hone our skills to work for victims like you.
• A Track Record of Local Success: We believe you need lawyers who have won cases in the same Nassau County courthouses where your claim will be decided. Our long history of achieving success for clients on Long Island gives us an invaluable understanding of the local legal landscape.
• The Resources to Challenge Insurance Giants: Insurance companies have vast legal teams and financial power. We level the playing field. Our firm has the financial capacity to advance all litigation costs, from hiring top-tier experts to funding extensive investigations, maximizing your chances of a full recovery.

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.

What is a Slip and Fall Accident Claim?

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.

Common Slip and Fall Hazards

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:

• Wet and Slippery Surfaces: Spills in grocery store aisles, freshly mopped floors without “Wet Floor” signs, tracked-in rain or snow at a building entrance, or leaking freezers and refrigerators.
• Icy or Snowy Walkways: Failure to adequately salt, sand, or shovel sidewalks, parking lots, and outdoor stairways in a timely manner after a winter storm.
• Poor Lighting: Dimly lit hallways, burned-out lightbulbs in stairwells, or unlit parking lots that obscure tripping hazards.
• Damaged Flooring: Torn carpets, loose floorboards, cracked or broken tiles, and warped or bubbling linoleum that create an uneven surface.
• Cluttered Aisles and Walkways: Merchandise, boxes, equipment, or cords left in pathways where people are expected to walk.
• Stairway Defects: Broken or missing handrails, uneven step heights, worn-out treads, or debris left on stairs.
• Outdoor Hazards: Cracked or uneven sidewalks, potholes in parking lots, or unmarked changes in elevation.

If any of these or a similar hazard caused your fall, the property owner may be liable for the consequences.

Who May Be Held Liable in a Slip and Fall Claim?

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:

• Commercial Property Owners: This includes owners of retail stores, shopping centers like Roosevelt Field, restaurants, office buildings, and hotels.
• Private Homeowners: If you were injured as a lawful guest at someone’s private residence due to their negligence.
• Landlords and Property Management Companies: In cases involving apartment complexes or rental properties, the landlord or management company is often responsible for the safety of common areas like lobbies, hallways, stairwells, and parking lots.
• Government Entities: The Village of Garden City, the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, or the State of New York could be liable if your fall occurred on public property, such as a cracked public sidewalk, a poorly maintained park, or inside a government building. These cases have very strict rules and deadlines that differ from claims against private parties.
• Third-Party Contractors: Sometimes, an independent company is responsible for property maintenance. For example, if a commercial cleaning service mops a floor and fails to put up a warning sign, or if a snow removal contractor does a poor job clearing a parking lot, they could be held liable for your fall.

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.

What Damages Are Available to Slip and Fall Accident Victims in Garden City, New York?

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.

• All Medical Expenses: This includes emergency room visits, hospital stays, surgeries, doctor’s appointments, prescription medications, and any assistive devices like crutches or wheelchairs.
• Future Medical Care: If your injuries require long-term treatment, physical therapy, rehabilitation, or ongoing nursing care, we will work with medical experts to project these future costs.
• Lost Wages: Compensation for the paychecks you missed while you were unable to work and recover.
• Loss of Future Earning Capacity: If your injuries are permanent and prevent you from returning to your previous job or working at the same capacity, you can be compensated for this diminished earning potential over your lifetime.
• Other Out-of-Pocket Costs: This can include transportation to medical appointments or modifications made to your home or vehicle to accommodate a disability.

Non-Economic Damages: These damages compensate you for the intangible, personal, and profound ways the injury has affected your quality of life.

• Pain and Suffering: For the physical pain, discomfort, and anguish caused by the injury and the resulting medical treatments.
• Emotional Distress: Compensation for the anxiety, depression, fear, and psychological trauma stemming from the accident.
• Loss of Enjoyment of Life: For the inability to participate in hobbies, activities, and family events that once brought you joy.
• Scarring and Disfigurement: For permanent physical changes that can impact your self-esteem and confidence.

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.

How Our Slip and Fall Accident Attorney Can Help You

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:

1. Provide a Free, No-Obligation Consultation: We will listen to your story, answer your questions, and provide a clear and honest assessment of your legal options.
2. Conduct a Comprehensive Investigation: We immediately get to work preserving crucial evidence. This includes taking photographs of the hazard, securing incident reports, obtaining camera or other security footage, and interviewing any witnesses to your fall.
3. Identify All Liable Parties: We will dig deep to determine exactly who was responsible for maintaining the property and who should be held accountable for your injuries.
4. Calculate the Full Value of Your Claim: We will gather all of your medical records and bills and consult with medical and financial experts if necessary to accurately calculate the full extent of your past, present, and future damages.
5. Handle All Communications: We will manage all phone calls, paperwork, and correspondence with the property owner’s insurance company. We protect you from adjusters who may try to get you to accept a lowball offer or make a statement that could hurt your case.
6. Negotiate Aggressively on Your Behalf: Armed with strong evidence and a clear valuation of your claim, we will skillfully negotiate for a settlement that fully and fairly compensates you for your losses.
7. Take Your Case to Trial: We are first and foremost trial lawyers. If the insurance company refuses to make a fair offer, we will not hesitate to file a lawsuit and present your case to a Nassau County judge and jury.

Throughout this process, we will be your partners, providing you with regular updates and compassionate guidance.

Garden City, NY Slip and Fall Accident FAQs

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.

How long do I have to file a slip and fall lawsuit in New York?

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.

What if I were partially at fault for my fall?

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.

How much does it cost to hire your firm?

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.

Contact Our Trusted Garden City Slip and Fall Accident Lawyers Today

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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Rosenberg & Gluck, LLP

225 Franklin Ave #325-C, Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 973-3452