Judge suffers slip and fall in New York courthouse

Posted in Slip and Fall Accidents,Trip and Fall Accidents on October 12, 2012

Slip and fall injuries aren’t exclusive to broken sidewalks, construction sites, or slippery indoor floors. Many times, slip and fall accidents can happen outdoors on even the best maintained surfaces. This truth was realized by Judge Cheryl Austin who, when rushing from the courthouse to her chambers slipped on the granite courthouse steps which were wet from a recent rainstorm.

Witnesses say that the judge slipped and fell and was in a lot of pain. An ambulance was on the scene within five minutes. The judge didn’t sustain any broken bones, but she did sustain severe damage to the ligaments and tendons in her ankle.

Often times, slip and fall injuries can be prevented by being alert and careful whenever you go, however, if your slip and fall injury is caused by the carelessness or negligence of a business or another person, you are wise in seeking legal counsel. The Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel have represented slip and fall victims throughout New York. They are a premier personal injury law firm that has successfully litigated multi-million dollar injury cases in the areas of premises liability. The legal team is driven to get the maximum compensation for every client who has been seriously injured.

A slip and fall injury can have long-term physical repercussions that may not be apparent when the accident first happens. If you have suffered an injury on someone’s premises due to negligence, get free legal advice from an injury attorney in NYC who fights hard for injured victims. Attorney Jay Knispel will take the time to help you understand your rights, obligations within the law, and a clear plan of action to help bring you peace of mind. Contact an experienced New York City slip and fall attorney near you to help you get back on your feet.

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