Slip & Fall Accident Attorneys in New York
Determining Liability for Your Injuries
Slip and fall accidents are extremely common and can happen in a variety of locations, including grocery stores, restaurants, office buildings, and shopping malls, or outdoors in parking lots or on sidewalks. Slip and fall cases generally proceed under the theory that the defendant (building owner, tenant, or landlord) was responsible for the condition that caused your accident.
If you were hurt by dangerous conditions on someone else’s property, please contact the New York slip and fall accident lawyers at Flanzig & Flanzig, LLP for a free initial consultation at (866) 794-1112.
Examples of Property Owner Negligence
Inside a building, a property owner, or tenant can be liable for injuries resulting from falls on slippery floors if the owner or occupier was negligent. However, the floor material being slippery by nature is not enough to substantiate a valid claim.
Examples of conduct for which a property owner or occupier may be held responsible for a slip and fall accident include:
- Failing to provide adequate warnings, such as signs, that the floor is being cleaned, waxed, or polished, and is still wet or damp; failing to properly close off an area that is wet
- Cleaning the floor in a negligent manner, such as mopping at a busy time, using excessive amounts of soap and allowing the floor to remain wet for long periods of time
- Failing to clean up spilled food, liquid, or other foreign substances, or failing to post a warning within a reasonable amount of time after being notified of the spill
- Failing to keep floor surfaces or carpets in a reasonably safe condition, such as loose floor tiles, torn carpeting or rugs, or splinters sticking up out of the floor
- Failing to correct conditions on stairways, such as broken handrails, worn steps, or spills, that could cause injury if the property owner knew or should have known about them
A property owner is not liable for a slip and fall accident if they were not aware of the condition, the condition was obvious, or they acted with due care to correct the dangerous condition.
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REAL RESULTS
- $4.8 Million Settlement for family of 29 Year Old Manhattan Cyclist
- Recovery for Manhattan Pedestrian
- Recovery for Victim of Vespa Crash
- Recovery for Doctor's Failure to Properly Diagnose and Treat Breast Cancer
- Recovery for Victim of September 11th Attack at the World Trade Center
Client Testimonials
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“Daniel and his team are incredible professionals and very knowledgeable”
“He seems to know everyone in the field and is incredibly well respected. The process ended successfully, largely due to Daniel's expertise. I highly recommend his services.”- Pavan R. -
“Dan and the team at Flanzig & Flanzig are exceptional.”
“Dan and the team at Flanzig & Flanzig are exceptional. From the day of my incident to the final settlement, Dan and the entire Flanzig & Flanzig team were attentive and communicated all steps clearly.”- Bouker P. -
“I highly recommend working with them.”
“They have been incredibly responsive and easy to reach, no matter the question(s). I highly recommend working with them.”- Alix M. -
“Flanzig & Flanzig should be your first call”
“If you’re a cyclist seeking justice after an accident, Daniel Flanzig and his team at Flanzig & Flanzig should be your first call.”- J Cote -
“Persistent and Professional”
“I highly recommend Cathy if you’re looking for a lawyer who is persistent, professional, and truly cares about her clients. I was hit by a taxi cab while riding my bike, and the process to get a settlement took much longer than expected due to COV
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“Went above and beyond to get a favorable settlement”
“Dan and his team were quick to respond after my bike accident and went above and beyond to get a favorable settlement.”- Jared -
“Fantastic to work with”
“Daniel & team were absolutely fantastic to work with over a 4 year period after I was involved in a serious cycling accident.”- Chris Aspinall -
“Phenomenal Team!”
The team here is nothing short of phenomenal. I reached out about my case on a Sunday afternoon from the hospital and we spoke before the evening was over. Since then, they have been happy to answer any question I have, and walked me through the entire process from handling my no-fault insurance to ultimately getting a settlement offer.- Conor
To any cyclist in search of a lawyer who understands the challenges of biking in this city, look no further than Daniel and his team.
