Have you been injured due to the negligence of a property owner or manager? If you have slipped and fallen causing serious injury to yourself because of unsafe conditions, including areas or conditions that were improperly marked or not marked at all, you may have a personal injury case against the property owner or manager. Attorney Jay S. Knispel specializes in helping victims of slippery floor accidents to pursue legal action and recover damages for their injuries. Contact the Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel, LLC today for a free consultation regarding your specific situation and find out how we can help you.
Common Causes of Slippery Floor Accidents
As New York City and the surrounding areas of the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island are places where many people are moving around on foot, it is always in your best interest to be aware of your surroundings, and do what you can to keep yourself safe. Unfortunately, as careful as you may be, there are instances when you could slip and fall due to negligence of a property owner, manager or someone else. Some of the most common places where these types of slippery floor accidents occur are:
- Spill in the supermarket, restaurant, office building or department store that has not adequately been cleaned, or marked for public safety and awareness.
- Not completely drying a marble, tile, terrazzo or other floor surface, leaving a thin layer of moisture can be undetectable, and extremely slippery.
- Failure to maintain floor mats in addition to mopping after a rain or snow storm, or leaving entrance areas with no mats.
- Failing to warn visitors to avoid a certain dangerous area or to use caution when areas are known to be slippery or dangerous.
Compensation for Injuries
Slipping on a hard floor, such as marble, or tile, can cause very serious injuries, including head injury, bone fractures, lacerations, and other serious injuries. Depending on your injuries from your fall, our attorneys will work hard to recover compensation for:
- Medical bills
- Additional medical care
- Rehabilitation therapy
- Pain and suffering
- Lost wages
For this type of accident, it is imperative to move quickly, while memories are still fresh. There are important steps you can take to help expedite your situation. If you are able, take a picture of the scene immediately following your fall.
Your Legal Rights
Not every slip and fall accident has the potential for legal recourse, but if you have been seriously injured due to a negligent property owner or manager, you should pursue your legal rights. Contact the attorneys at the Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel, LLC today for a free consultation.
