Category: Slip and Fall Accident
Category: Slip and Fall Accident
What to Do After a Slip and Fall in New York
- January 8, 2025
- Slip and Fall Accident
While slipping and falling can seem funny on TV, it’s no laughing matter when it happens to you in real life. Slips and falls can result in serious neck, back, hip, arm, or head injuries. You suddenly find yourself on the floor, writhing in pain, wondering how you got there and what to do next. Taking the right steps is vital. Doing something wrong or omitting something could compromise any legal case you might pursue. Keep reading for a step-by-step guide.[ ... ]
Statute of Limitations for Slip-and-Fall Cases in NYC
- January 6, 2025
- Slip and Fall Accident
Any time you go into a store or even someone else’s home, you expect the premises to be reasonably safe. But what happens if you slip and fall because of ice on a driveway or wet floors at the supermarket? If you suffer injuries that result in needing medical care in New York, you could be entitled to file a personal injury claim against the property owner or manager. You have to act fast, however, because the moment that you discover your injuries, the statute of[ ... ]
Statute of Limitations for Slip and Fall Cases in NYC: Don’t Miss Your Deadline
- January 6, 2025
- Slip and Fall Accident
Any time you go into a store or even someone else’s home, you expect the premises to be reasonably safe. But what happens if you slip and fall because of ice on a driveway or wet floors at the supermarket? If you suffer injuries that result in needing medical care in New York, you could be entitled to file a personal injury claim against the property owner or manager. You have to act fast, however, because the moment that you discover your injuries, the statute of[ ... ]
Understanding Premises Liability in NYC Slip and Fall Cases
- January 5, 2025
- Slip and Fall Accident
As a rule of thumb, when you legally enter premises that belong to another party, that party is responsible for your safety while you are there. While it isn’t possible to protect you from every conceivable danger, the owner or manager of the premises is required to protect you from preventable injuries. How this concept is defined will depend on the reason for your visit to the premises and the potential dangers that are present. Experienced lawyers, like those at[ ... ]
Negotiating Slip-and-Fall Settlements with Insurance Companies
- January 4, 2025
- Slip and Fall Accident
When you suffer an injury due to a slip and fall accident, you may be eligible to get compensation from the responsible party. To get compensation because of someone else’s negligence, you typically file a claim through their insurance company. If everything goes right, the insurance company offers you a settlement that covers your losses and expenses and reimburses you for the pain and suffering you endured. Unfortunately, this is rarely the case. If the offer fro[ ... ]
Slip and Fall Injuries: How to Maximize Your NYC Settlement
- January 3, 2025
- Slip and Fall Accident
If you slip in NYC and suffer an injury, you may be eligible to get compensation for your injuries. Whether you can get compensation will depend on who is responsible for those injuries. If you are responsible, you are on the hook for any expenses unless you have a medical insurance policy that covers your medical costs. However, if another party was responsible, you could potentially get compensation for any costs resulting from the injury and for the pain you suffe[ ... ]
Are Slip-and-Fall Injuries Covered by Homeowners Insurance?
- October 9, 2024
- Slip and Fall Accident
Slip-and-fall accidents are common occurrences in retail and commercial businesses. Business owners often must pay up when customers and clients are harmed. But what about slip-and-fall accidents in residences? Who pays? Many victims and homeowners wonder: “Are slip-and-fall injuries covered by homeowners insurance?” The answer is that it depends. If you have been injured in a slip-and-fall accident, the personal injury lawyers at Tucker Lawyers are re[ ... ]
Where Most Slip and Fall Accidents Happen in Manhattan
- January 28, 2024
- Slip and Fall Accident
Walking around Manhattan is an adventure. Even on relatively quiet days, most streets and businesses are teeming with foot traffic. It is hard to walk a few feet without having to dodge around someone, which means you are constantly at the mercy of the terrain. And if that terrain is treacherous, you could get hurt in a slip and fall accident. You won’t always be able to avoid crowds, but you[ ... ]
Where Most Slip and Fall Accidents Happen in Brooklyn
- January 24, 2024
- Slip and Fall Accident
Slip and fall accidents are common occurrences in Brooklyn, injuring many people yearly, resulting in missed work, extended medical care, and financial difficulties. The positive aspect is that most slip and fall accidents are avoidable. Preventing these accidents requires awareness of the factors leading to slip and fall accidents before an injury occurs. When you are injured, pursuing a slip and fall accident case hinges on proof of negligence. Tucker Lawye[ ... ]
Where Most Slip and Fall Accidents Happen Long Island
- January 3, 2024
- Slip and Fall Accident
If you have ever walked around your living room and slipped on an errant piece of paper, you know that it is possible to slip and fall almost anywhere. Most people are at least a little clumsy, and the world is filled with minor hazards. And while that can be frustrating when you twist an ankle or get a bruise at home, it isn’t so bad. However, when you[ ... ]