Slip & Fall Lawyer NYC

Under New York law, property owners and occupiers have a legal duty to maintain their premises in a reasonably safe condition. When they fail to do so — by allowing wet floors, broken stairs, icy sidewalks, poor lighting, or other hazards — and someone is injured as a result, the owner may be held liable.

Slip and fall cases are among the most common personal injury claims in New York City. They occur in supermarkets, restaurants, office buildings, apartment lobbies, parking lots, subway stations, and on public sidewalks. Injuries can range from sprains and fractures to traumatic brain injuries and hip fractures, particularly among older adults.

Proving a slip and fall case requires demonstrating that the property owner knew about the hazardous condition (or should have known) and failed to address it in a reasonable time. Evidence — including surveillance footage, incident reports, witness statements, and photographs — is critical and must often be preserved quickly.