Even for younger, healthy adults, a minor fall can cause serious injuries. From fractured or broken bones to traumatic brain injuries and spinal cord damage, a slip or trip may easily lead to harm that requires medical attention. However, the risk is even greater for...
Brooklyn Municipal Liability Lawyer
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Slip and Fall
Falling safely to reduce your injuries
New York winters come with plenty of snow and ice, which poses a serious slip-and-fall hazard. When it comes to slipping on ice, it is easy to have your feet slip out from under you, causing you to fall backward. Unfortunately, that uncontrolled backward fall is what...
Going over various slip-and-fall hazards
Whether you fall down while walking on a sidewalk, in your home or performing your job duties in an office, you could face a number of hardships afterward. Slip-and-fall accidents can lead to serious consequences, and many victims face financial challenges, emotional...
Negligent property owners and dangerous sidewalks
If you fall down due to a dangerous sidewalk, you could face a variety of hardships. Sidewalk accidents can lead to debilitating physical pain, brain damage due to hitting your head and different financial consequences (such as missing work or dealing with medical...
What are some signs of spinal cord injuries after a fall?
Falling on your back or at an awkward angle on your side can leave you in pain more than you realize. After the initial incident, you may begin to notice an increase in signs of serious, long-lasting health problems. One of these potential injuries is a spinal cord...
Recovering from a slip-and-fall accident at an older age
People of all age groups can face serious hardships after falling down, but you could find yourself in an especially challenging position if you are an older adult trying to recover from a slip-and-fall accident. Aside from the physical consequences that come with...
Winter weather and business liability
Winter weather can substantially increase the risks of slipping, tripping and falling. Precipitation and ice can create hazardous conditions on surfaces. Business establishments should exercise vigilance during this time to protect their patrons from unnecessary...
Steps of a Slip and Fall Injury Claim
After a slip and fall injury in New York City, it can be difficult to decide how to proceed. Do I have a case? Who will pay for my injuries? Will I keep my job? As an experienced Brooklyn slip and fall injury attorney, I recently found a helpful site giving a quick...