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Alex Shulman
According to the City of New York, unintentional falls are the leading cause of that result in New York emergency department visits. Dense pedestrian traffic, cluttered walkways, uneven surfaces, and aging infrastructure can increase the risk of slip and falls across the city, including in The Bronx.
Slip and falls often lead to painful injuries, expensive medical bills, lost income, and frustration for victims and their families. If you suffered a slip and fall accident in the Bronx and believe negligence may have caused your fall, our team at Shulman & Hill can help you seek compensation for your financial losses and suffering.
Contact us to schedule a free consultation or call 866-676-1735 to speak with a Bronx slip and fall lawyer today.
Why Choose Shulman & Hill for Your Bronx Slip and Fall Claim?
Our Bronx personal injury attorneys understand the difficulties an unexpected fall can bring. Whether you fell at work, in a store, or while walking, our experience with Bronx premises liability, workers’ compensation, and negligence cases makes us uniquely qualified to represent you.
When working with us, you’ll have a dedicated attorney on your side to fight for the compensation you deserve. The $700 million we’ve won in settlements and verdicts reflects our commitment to justice for our clients, including:
- $750,000 for a union bus driver who slipped and fell on ice
- $750,000 for a day laborer who tripped and fell in a home
- $750,000 for a delivery driver who fell into a hatch door
With bilingual staff and an accessible Bronx legal office, we prioritize open and prompt communication and partner with you to demand maximum results. There are no fees unless we win your case.
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How Slip and Fall Accidents Happen—And Why It Matters Legally
Slip and fall accidents are often caused by negligent property owners who fail to keep the premises reasonably safe and free of hazards, such as:
- Wet floors without signage
- Cracked or damaged flooring
- Uneven sidewalks or walking paths
- Slippery ice or snow
- Cluttered store aisles
- Broken or missing handrails
- Poor or inadequate lighting
Most New York property owners have a legal duty to maintain the property in a reasonably safe condition and correct or warn of hazards they knew or should have known about. If they do not inspect the property, identify hazards, or correct unsafe issues, and you are injured on their property, you may have grounds to take legal action and claim compensation.
Establishing Slip and Fall Negligence
Showing how and why the fall happened is vital to establishing liability and proving all elements of negligence, including duty, breach of duty, causation, and damages.
Examples of situations in which a property owner may be liable for your damages after a slip and fall accident include the following:
- The business owner did not clear snow or ice at the entryway in a reasonable timeframe.
- A landlord did not fix broken steps after knowing about them for weeks.
- A property owner did not replace a broken light in a high-traffic walkway.
Our slip and fall accident lawyers will immediately get to work to gather crucial evidence and build a strong case on your behalf.
What Compensation Can You Recover in Slip and Fall Claims?
Victims of Bronx slip and falls may be entitled to both economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages are the financial losses caused by the accident, while non-economic damages represent the other ways you’ve suffered after the slip and fall.
The types of compensation you may qualify to claim include:
- Current medical bills
- Cost of future medical care
- Lost wages
- Loss of future earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Mental anguish
However, New York comparative negligence law states that your compensation may be reduced if you are partially responsible for your injury. The amount you receive is proportionately reduced by the percentage of fault attributed to you.
Shulman and Hill will identify all applicable damages and fight for the full value of your losses—not just what the insurance company initially offers. Our Bronx slip and fall lawyers have the knowledge and experience to protect you from unfair insurance tactics.
Documenting Your Slip and Fall Injuries
Keeping accurate records of your slip and fall injury is critical to your case outcome. Medical records, pictures, videos, and documentation of your treatment will prove the severity of your injury and resulting damages. Typically, more serious injuries can lead to significant settlements or verdicts.
Common types of slip and fall injuries include:
- Fractured hips, wrists, and other bones
- Back and spinal cord injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Soft tissue injuries
While insurance companies might try to minimize your injuries to pay the least amount possible, careful documentation and consistent treatment will support your claim and establish the extent of your damages.