25 July

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7 Steps You Need To Take After a Slip & Fall Accident

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Many people believe slip and fall accidents only happen to older folks. But the truth is that everyone is likely to suffer a fall at some point in their lives. Chances are it won't be their fault, either. In the event that a person is injured on someone else's property due to negligence towards maintaining safety standards, they might be entitled to financial compensation. What happens after a slip and fall accident is critical to building a case for premises liability. So keep these things in mind as you handle the situation: Regardless of the reason for the fall, the health...

08 July

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Defective sidewalk accident attorneys will assist you after a serious trip and fall

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Sidewalks should provide people with a safe way to walk around the city, giving them a space separate from vehicular traffic. However, a defective sidewalk can become, in and of itself, a source of serious injuries explains a lawyer from the F&A injury law firm, defective sidewalk accident attorneys specializing in trip and fall incidents. The New York City Department of Transportation website reports that there are 12,750 miles of sidewalks around the city. Some of the repairs and maintenance are the municipal government's responsibility. In many other cases, it's up to property owners to maintain their sections of sidewalk and...

20 June

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A Quick Guide on What to Do After a Slip & Fall Accident

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Regardless of how careful you are, odds are that sooner or later you will suffer a ‘slip and fall’ or ‘trip and fall’ accident explains Arkady Frekhtman of the F&A injury law firm, NYC slip & fall accident lawyers. This type of accident occurs when a person slips or trips while walking and injures themselves, and can occur outside or inside with equal frequency and risk of injury. Slip and fall or trip and fall accidents can be caused by a wide range of things, such things as uneven flooring, debris, wet surfaces, ice or snow, poor lighting, or other hazard. Although...

28 April

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Trip and fall accident lawyer offers tips on what to do after an accident

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Trip and fall accident lawyers advise individuals to take several steps after being injured in a trip and fall accident. Much of this advice is standard for any accident scenario as well. It may be obvious that you should always tell the truth, but should you volunteer information about what you were doing before you tripped and fell? No. Some more tips from AllLaw, some common sense and some not, will give you a better idea of how to act after an injury accident: Do not give a recorded statement to the insurance company. They may use real or apparent inconsistencies in...

18 March

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NYC Accident Lawyers discuss what to do after you suffer a slip and fall

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Slips, trips, and falls can happen due to a variety of conditions. These accidents can range from a minor contusion to catastrophic injuries. All individuals involved in a fall accident should take certain steps to protect their rights. Report the Incident One of the main arguments lodged by defendants and insurance companies in response to a legitimate claim is that their client received no report of the incident. The reasoning they try to tell the jury is simple. If a store owner was not even notified that a customer had a slip & fall but now this individual is coming to court...

12 February

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How A Trip And Fall Accident Lawyer Could Work For You

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Trip and fall accidents are indeed an unfortunate event. If you endured a serious personal injury due to a trip and fall, you now have the additional stress of accruing medical bills. You may be considering hiring a trip and fall accident lawyer and this may prove to be an excellent decision. Here we explain how it can be detrimental not to hire an attorney to represent you on your behalf. Benefits of a Trip and Fall Attorney Proving a trip and fall can often be difficult and a lawyer can help you by: Collecting evidence of the slip and fall Communicating with...

28 January

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This winter, a trip and fall accident lawyer can help you cope with your injuries

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

in Pedestrian Accidents, Premises Accidents, Slip & Fall Accidents

This past weekend the Northeast was hit by winter storm Jonas which brought intensely cold weather and record snowfall. Among the various dangers of winter weather worth noting is the risk of slipping on icy surfaces and loose snow. Slipping and falling can result in a number of serious injuries. For example, according to the CDC, falls are the leading cause of traumatic brain injury in the US, particularly among young children and older adults. The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene reports that falls are the leading contributor to injuries among older people in the city. Injuries...

25 January

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Slip, Trip & Fall Injury Lawyer discussed how a popular television show helps illustrate premises liability legal concepts

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOcBHJmHRt4 The above clip from Orange is the New Black illustrates some of the elements of a typical slip and fall injury case in New York courts. To prevail on a slip or trip and fall accident matter, a plaintiff must prove notice. Notice means that the defendant knew or should have known about the dangerous condition (e.g. puddle, hole, raised sidewalk flag) that caused the plaintiff to fall down. Notice can be proven in three ways: #1 Actual notice: meaning someone actually notified or told the defendant about the hazardous condition. For example, a tenant of an apartment building complained to the...

25 January

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Slip and Fall Accident Lawyer Discusses Brain Injuries

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According to the Brain Injury Institute slip and fall accidents are the number one cause of brain injury. In fact over a third of brain injuries are due to falls. Over eight million people suffer injury each year when they slip and fall. Unfortunately falls also cause fatalities particularly for seniors. Common reasons people slip and fall include: Icy walkways or stairs Wet floors Grease Uneven surfaces such as raised section of sidewalk Loose carpeting Clutter in the walking path A cord along the walkway Brain injuries can be categorized as mild or severe. Even those labeled mild can result in physical, cognitive or...

25 January

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Slip & Fall Accident Lawyers discuss fault in premises liability litigation

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People commonly assume that when they slip and fall it was just an accident. They assume that no one was at fault. In some cases slip and fall accidents can cause serious injury. These injuries require medical attention which leads to medical bills. Work may be missed. The financial strain can become significant. People should realize that in some slip and fall cases there is negligence. Consider the following examples: Failure to Perform Maintenance You are at a business and they have a leaky refrigerator that causes water to be constantly on the floor. Management is aware of the issue but has...