Bronx Torn Carpet Lawyer

There are many aging buildings in the Bronx, and replacing old, worn, or torn carpeting may be the last renovation on the list for many property owners, even though torn carpeting is a significant fall risk.

If you suffered a slip-and-fall or trip-and-fall accident in the Bronx due to a torn carpet, you may have the right to recover compensation for your injury-related losses.

Contact a Bronx slip and fall lawyer at The Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel to learn more about your rights — call (212) 564-2800.

What Makes Torn Carpet Dangerous?

Property owners in the Bronx and elsewhere have a legal responsibility to keep their property in reasonably safe condition so that those who enter the property legally are safe from hazards. Unfortunately, many owners of apartment complexes, hotels, and other commercial properties fail to address torn or worn-out carpeting. Torn carpeting presents the following serious safety hazards:

An uneven surface that may cause a slip or trip hazard
Snags and runs that can catch on a shoe and cause a fall
Patches that are worn smooth become slippery
Folds and rough edges on old carpet can cause a stumble and fall

Torn carpet is especially dangerous on staircases and landings, potentially causing a more serious fall from a height.

What Types of Injuries Happen From Torn Carpet Slip-and-Fall Accidents?

Falls are the leading cause of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), ranging from mild concussions to more severe injuries with the potential for permanent impairment. The most common injuries in slips, trips, and falls caused by torn carpet include the following:

Head injuries and traumatic brain injuries
Back injuries
Neck injuries
Soft-tissue injuries to knees, ankles, shoulders, and elbows
Fractures
Facial and dental trauma
Lacerations, contusions, and abrasions
Spinal cord injuries

Injuries from falls caused by a torn carpet can cause serious harm with temporary or permanent consequences on all aspects of life. These consequences are the economic and non-economic damages in a premises liability claim.

Premises Liability in Torn Carpet Accidents

When you’ve suffered an injury on someone else’s property, and the injury could have been prevented with the property owner’s reasonable care, they can be held responsible for your injury-related damages through a premises liability claim under New York’s pure comparative negligence law. (CPLR § 1411,) The property owner’s liability insurance typically pays for the damages listed in your claim.

Recoverable Damages In a Premises Liability Claim for Torn Carpeting

Damages add up quickly when an injury requires medical care, and at the same time, you may be temporarily or permanently unable to work. A claim recovers compensation for damages such as the following:

Past and future medical expenses
Out-of-pocket costs
Lost earnings, future income loss, and compensation for diminished earning capacity
Compensation for pain and suffering
Compensation for catastrophic injury damages if the injury caused disability or permanent scarring

A Bronx premises liability attorney from The Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel will carefully calculate your damages and seek the maximum compensation available to you.

How Can a Torn Carpet Attorney From The Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel Help?

A premises liability claim requires clear and concise evidence proving the property owner’s liability. Insurance companies do not easily pay out on claims and often dispute, undervalue, or wrongfully deny claims. Contact online The Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel to speak with an experienced attorney who can maximize your chances of a successful claim.