Slip-and-fall or trip-and-fall accidents can occur when a property owner negligently fails to properly maintain sidewalks, walkways, staircases and other property areas, and that negligence leads to a serious injury.
Slip and fall injuries can be extremely dangerous and should not be taken lightly. Bad falls can result in serious, life threatening injuries, or even wrongful death. If you’ve been in a slip or fall accident the attorneys at TROLMAN GLASER CORLEY & LICHTMAN, P.C. will help you to understand the law, know what to do next, and will fight to get you the damages and compensation you deserve.
At TROLMAN GLASER CORLEY & LICHTMAN, P.C., we have helped New Yorkers in complex personal injury claims for more than 50 years. We handle a wide range of slip-and-fall and trip-and-fall accidents, including those taking place in supermarkets, parking ramps, apartment buildings and hallways and on public sidewalks, public stairways, escalators, and other private and public premises.
Checklist for Injury After a Trip-and-Fall
The information below describes what to do after you have been injured:
- If at all possible, document the site where you fell. Take pictures with your cell phone.
- Get the names and contact information of anyone who saw your fall or walked by after the incident.
- Talk to the doorman, the store manager or anyone else associated with the property. Have them record the incident, and listen carefully to what they say. Their offhand comments may be useful to you later on.
- Also, if possible, find out if the building has a video camera that may have captured what occurred.
- Seek medical attention. Even if you believe that your fall did not cause serious injuries, talk to your physician as soon as possible after the incident.
- If you were transported to the hospital, get the names of the ambulance company, the EMTs and any police officers present.
- Consult an attorney. You may have a right to compensation, but only an experienced personal injury attorney can evaluate your case and talk with you about your options.
If you or a loved one was injured in a slip-and-fall or trip-and-fall, contact our attorneys online or by telephone at (888) 627-4274. Schedule your free consultation to learn how we can help you obtain compensation and damages. Se habla español.