Brooklyn Trip and Fall Lawyer

We hear a great deal about “slip-and-fall” accidents, but what about a “trip-and-fall” injury? Tripping is a more common cause of falls than slipping, but many trip-and-fall injury victims in Brooklyn and elsewhere assume they have no legal recourse. However, if you tripped due to a preventable hazard that a property owner failed to correct, you have the right to seek compensation.

Contact a Brooklyn slip and fall lawyer from The Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel to learn more about the legal options available to you.

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Why Select The Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel?

At the Law Firm of Jay S. Knispel, we are dedicated to advocating for injury victims against defendants and their powerful insurers. We offer the following:

A free consultation and contingency-based payment, so you owe nothing until after we’ve recovered your compensation
Access to key resources, such as medical experts, to support your case
Assertive legal representation with maximizing your legal compensation as our highest priority

Our history of recovering millions of dollars for our injured clients has earned us an AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell, lending your claim a well-respected legal voice.

What Causes Trip-and-Fall Accidents?

We fall into a natural gait as we walk. When an obstruction interferes with our footfall, it throws the entire body off balance, sometimes ending in a hard fall. The most common causes of trip-and-fall accidents in Brooklyn include the following:

Cracked or broken sidewalks
Exposed roots on sidewalks and walkways
Uneven pavement
Cracked tiles or floorboards
Broken steps and stair risers
Sidewalk cellar doors that aren’t flush with the abutting sidewalk
Obstructions or clutter underfoot
Dangling hoses, cables, or cords
Torn carpets
Loose or rolled carpets or floor mats

While slip-and-fall accident victims typically fall backward, a trip-and-fall victim often lands on their knees, hands, or face, causing significant injuries on impact with the ground or floor.

Common Injuries In Brooklyn Trip-and-Fall Claims

When a person trips, they may experience painful and debilitating injuries. Common significant injuries in trip-and-fall claims include the following:

Knee injuries, such as a torn MCL or ACL
Fractures, including those of the limbs, patella, vertebrae, hips, or skull fractures
Abrasions and contusions
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
Facial and dental injuries
Back injuries
Neck injuries
Soft-tissue injuries, such as sprains
Spinal cord injuries

If your injuries could have been prevented if a property owner had upheld their legal duty of care through regular maintenance and repairs, then you don’t have to be left responsible for damages.

Recoverable Damages After a Trip-and-Fall Injury

A successful claim recovers compensation for common trip-and-fall injury damages like past and future medical expenses, out-of-pocket costs, past and future income loss, and compensation for your pain, suffering, and any permanent harm, such as disability or disfigurement.

Who Is Liable for Brooklyn Trip-and-Fall Injury Damages?

Property owners have a legal duty of care that applies to anyone who accesses the property legally. When they fail to take reasonable measures, such as clearing trip-and-fall obstructions or repairing sidewalks that abut their property, they put others at risk. Common liable parties in trip-and-fall claims include:

The property owner
The leaseholder
A business owner or commercial license holder
A negligent maintenance contractor or janitorial service
A government entity, such as city park services or the city transit system

A Brooklyn premises liability lawyer investigates all aspects of the fall to identify the liable party, document evidence, and make a compelling claim against the appropriate insurance policy.

Reach Out to Jay S. Knispel About Your Trip-and-Fall Case In Brooklyn

Insurance companies are not on your side in a claim against their policyholder’s property insurance. You deserve assertive legal representation. Call or contact The Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel online to set up a free evaluation of your case.