Unfortunately, there is no average settlement amount that can tell you what your New York slip and fall claim may be worth. However, there are specific factors that will influence how much a case is worth. If you want a better idea of how much you may receive to settle …
Premises Liability
Should I Accept a Settlement Offer in My Slip and Fall Claim?
Most slip and fall cases are resolved with a settlement offer and an acceptance. However, that does not mean you should accept the first offer. Instead, talk to a personal injury attorney about your case and its fair settlement value. The NYC slip and fall lawyers at Douglas & London …
What Evidence Do I Need to Prove an NYC Slip and Fall Case?
NYC property owners owe people, who have a legitimate reason to be on their premises, a duty to keep it safe and clear of dangerous conditions– or to provide warnings. If someone is injured, that accident victim will have a right to recover damages in a slip and fall case. …
What are the Most Common Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents?
Slip and fall accidents can happen in a variety of places and under a wide range of circumstances—examples include slipping on ice and snow, spilled liquids, uneven pavement, or inadequate lighting. However, some factors are more likely than others to lead to these types of accidents. If you have slipped …
Who Is Liable If I Slip and Fall at the Shopping Mall?
In the busy atmosphere of shopping malls, accidents happen, and slip and falls are the most common causes of mall injuries. There are many ways and places a fall can happen in a mall. If the negligence of the property owner, tenant store, or maintenance company caused your fall, they …
What’s the Statute of Limitations on a Slip and Fall in New York?
New York state law sets a time limit of three years from the date of your accident in which to file a court action. The sooner you act, the greater your chances of receiving the compensation you deserve. The clock is always ticking Statutes of limitation are an essential safeguard …
Who is Liable if I Slip and Fall in a Parking Lot?
A slip-and-fall is not always “just an accident.” In New York, property owners owe a duty of care to their guests. They agree to keep their premises, including parking lots, well-maintained, and free from known hazards. When the property owner fails to do so, and you become injured, it is …
Can I Sue My Landlord for a Slip-and-Fall at My Apartment?
New York landlords have an obligation to maintain reasonably safe conditions at their rental properties. When a landlord fails to satisfy that obligation, a tenant or guest will have a valid cause of action against the landlord. This includes any slip and fall injuries that are the direct and proximate …
What Is the Duty of Care for a Property Owner?
Property owners must either keep their properties in a safe condition or warn any visitors of potential hazards. This is the essence of duty of care, and it is also the basis of a premises liability lawsuit. A personal injury lawyer at Douglas & London will investigate the case and …
Who is Liable if You Slip and Fall in a Store?
The legal fault for a slip and fall in a store, like most other personal injuries, depends on who, if anyone, breached a duty of care. In many cases, it is the store owner or manager who failed to keep the property safe. However, sometimes it’s the fault of the …
