Brooklyn Lawyers Fight for Victims of Slippery Floor Accidents
Dedicated attorneys seek full compensation for harm from sudden slips
There are few moments more frightening than when you feel your feet go out from under you. But that instant of panic might be nothing compared to the pain inflicted when you hit the hard surface. If you’ve slipped and fallen due to a slick surface on someone else’s property, you may be entitled to compensation in a personal injury lawsuit. A Brooklyn slippery flooring accident attorney at Goldberg Sager & Associates can help. We provide compassionate yet aggressive representation for slip and fall accident victims throughout New York City.
Holding businesses accountable for falls on slippery floors
Slippery floor accidents often occur on commercial property, such as restaurants, retail stores and office buildings. Commercial property owners have a duty to keep their places of business reasonably safe. This means being proactive about activity that could produce slick floor conditions, by either remedying the situation or effectively warning visitors about the wet floor. A slippery floor condition that goes unaddressed for an unreasonable amount of time indicates negligence which could make the owner liable for injuries that result.
Top causes of slippery floor accidents
There are numerous reasons why the floor of a commercial space could become slippery, such as:
- Customers or employees spilling something
- Ice or water tracked in from outside
- Merchandise falling from a shelf and shattering
- Ceiling or air conditioner leak
- Display case leaking
- Dropped food
- Overflowed or leaking garbage receptacle
- Restroom plumbing leak or clog
Dangerous walking surfaces frequently exist on commercial properties, such as:
- Grocery stores
- Retail stores
- Subway stations
- Restaurants
- Theaters
- Office buildings
Property owners must respond by quickly cleaning up the mess or at least warning customers not to enter the affected area.
Steps you can take after a Brooklyn slippery flooring accident
The moments after a fall are vital for your health and your legal case. Victims of slip and fall accidents should:
- Take photos of the wet hazard
- Collect contact information from potential witnesses
- Save receipts that might verify the time and place of the accident
- Report the incident to property owners
- Retain the clothes you wore
- Immediately seek medical treatment
Wet floor accidents can be difficult to prove because it’s so easy for the property owner to clean up the condition and pretend it never happened. For this reason, if you suffer a fall in a retail store or on any other commercial property, it’s vitally important to collect evidence, and contact a slip and fall attorney right away.
How a Brooklyn slip and fall accident lawyer can help after an injury
Proving a floor was wet or that a caution sign was inadequate can be difficult. An experienced attorney can assemble the necessary evidence by interviewing witnesses and examining pertinent documents, such as inspection schedules and maintenance reports. From there, we will negotiate with the defendant’s insurance company so that they will offer a fair settlement. If the insurance company is unreasonable, our firm will take your case to trial.
Compensation available after a fall due to slippery flooring
Personal injury damages can address economic and noneconomic losses you suffered due to the fall. These can include medical expenses, income lost by being unable to work, and compensation for your pain and suffering. As your advocates, we are determined to secure the highest award possible given the facts of your case.
