New York Personal Injury Attorney Blog

Every year, slip and fall injuries send more than 1 million people to the emergency room in the U.S., making them one of the most common reasons for premises liability claims nationwide. Property owners are responsible for keeping the property free from slip and trip hazards. Failure to do so is negligence and can result…

Some of the most common slip and fall injuries include broken bones, concussions, and spinal cord and neck injuries. Debris covering passageways and walkways are trip hazards and commonly cause slip and fall accidents. The elderly are especially vulnerable to slip and fall injuries, the No. 1 cause of injury-related death among older Americans. If…

On Sept. 23, 2022, SPBMCC Partner Glenn W. Nick successfully secured a $615,000 settlement for a woman who tripped and fell on a sidewalk obstruction and suffered a fractured humerus, which required surgical intervention utilizing a metal plate and screws. Woman Trips and Falls on Sidewalk While walking on a sidewalk in Manhattan, the plaintiff…

Slip-and-fall accidents can occur in many establishments—restaurants, shopping malls, and even workplaces. While many slip-and-fall accidents may result in no injuries at all, others can have serious consequences such as fractures, spinal injuries and even brain injuries like concussions. In fact, falls account for 5% of job-related fatalities for women and 11% for men, according…