Bronx Slip & Fall Lawyer

Property owners have a duty to make sure their premises are free of dangerous conditions. A slip and fall accident occurs when someone is injured after slipping or tripping and falling on another person's property. Such cases are generally classified as premises liability cases. Under premises liability law the owner of a property has the duty to keep his or her property safe and free from hazards. Examples of slip and fall hazards include a wet floor, an improperly waxed floor, or icy sidewalks. Victims of slip and fall accidents sometimes suffer injuries that are quite serious such as a spinal cord injury, broken bones, paralysis, a head injury or a brain injury. Such injuries require extensive treatment and long recovery times. New York law allows victims of slip and fall accidents to seek damages if they suffered serious injuries due to the negligence of another person or entity. Because of the complexity of such cases, it is important to consult with an experienced Bronx slip and fall injury lawyer before making decisions about your legal options.

A slip and fall accident occurs where a pedestrian loses his or her footing and falls. This can be due to a loss of balance, because the pedestrian slipped on a wet or slick surface, or tripped on an obstruction. Some accidents are also caused because of poor lighting. For example, a person may fall down stairs or trip over debris because the area has poor lighting.

As an experienced Bronx slip and fall injury lawyer at Stephen Bilkis & Associates can explain, owners of businesses, such retail stores and coffee shops, as well as owners of residential dwellings, private homeowners all have a legal duty to make sure the property they own, manage, or have control over is safe for those who access or use it. For example, if the premises is a place of business, the landlord, owner, or manger is required to inspect the premises for any potential danger.

The law allows those who are injured due to the negligence or intentional acts of others to purse compensation. To initiate your lawsuit, contact an experienced slip and fall injury attorney in the Bronx. The categories of compensation to which you be entitled include:

• Medical Bills: A fall can lead to serious injuries such as head, back, or neck injury. The medical bills associated with such an accident can be substantial-- often beyond what medical insurance will cover. Through a personal injury claim you may be able to recover expenses for medical treatment, your hospital stay, prescriptions, rehabilitation and visits to your doctors.
• Loss of Income: If your injury is serious you may not be able to return to work for days, weeks, or even months. You will be entitled to recover compensation for the income you lost while recovering from your injuries.
• Pain and Suffering: You may also be able to recover compensation for the pain and suffering that you suffered as a result of the accident. Pain and suffering refers to not only physical pain, but also for emotional pain and loss of enjoyment of life. Whether you will be entitled to receive pain and suffering damages and the amount of such damages depends on the severity of your injuries.

To ensure you have the best chance of success in your slip and fall lawsuit, make sure that you document everything that you remember about the circumstances that lead to your fall. Consult a doctor immediately. Contact an experienced personal injury attorney. Stephen Bilkis & Associates is experienced in handling personal injury and wrongful death cases stemming from slip and fall accidents. Contact an experienced slip and fall injury attorney serving the Bronx at 800.696.9529 to schedule a free, no obligation consultation regarding your case. We serve clients in the following locations: Bronx, Brooklyn, Long Island, Westchester County, Suffolk County, Staten Island, Manhattan, Nassau County, and Queens.