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New York Slip and Fall Attorney

Did you get hurt in a slip and fall accident in New York City, NY? Year after year, for almost a decade, our best New York premises liability lawyers near you have been dedicated to recovering fair compensation for accident victims –and our hard work has paid off. If your fall could have been avoided, you may be entitled to recover for your medical expenses, lost income, and suffering.

Schedule a free case evaluation today with an experienced New York City slip and fall attorney at the Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel Personal Injury Lawyers at (212)-564-2800 to help you pursue damages from the property owner or another third party that acted negligently.

Meet Founding Partner: Jay S. Knispel

With over 25 years of legal experience, Jay S. Knispel, founding partner of the Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel Personal Injury Lawyers, has built a strong reputation for successfully representing victims of slip and fall accidents throughout New York City. He has recovered tens of millions of dollars in compensation for clients injured due to hazardous conditions on sidewalks, stairways, apartment buildings, and commercial properties. If you’ve been hurt in a slip and fall, you can trust Attorney Knispel to fight for the full financial recovery you deserve.

Property owners have a legal duty to keep their premises reasonably safe. If you were injured in a fall on someone else’s property, you’ll have to prove the owner acted negligently to get the money you deserve–and as a result they will challenge you every step of the way. Our top-rated NYC personal injury attorneys can help you fight back.

awards & accolades

His ability to prevail is the reason Jay Knispel has received some of the top honors:

• Selected to Super Lawyers 2023 – 2026
• Million Dollar Advocates Forum
• Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
• National Trial Lawyers – Top 100
• Top New York Verdicts (2010)
• National Order of the Barristers
• AV Preeminent Rating – Martindale-Hubbell

Ready to learn more? Call our law firm today to learn how we’ll put more than 25 years of experience to work in your case.

Past Slip And Fall Settlement Amounts:

• $750,000 for a person who tripped and fell in the street
• $730,000 for a person who tripped on a curled mat at a car dealership
• $650,000 for a person who slipped and fell on snow and ice

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Why Choose the Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel for Your NYC Slip-and-Fall Case?

At The Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel, we understand the way a serious injury impacts all aspects of life, either temporarily or permanently. With our firm behind you, your slip-and-fall injury case has the following advantages:

• A full-service law firm with experienced investigators and access to important resources, such as medical expert witnesses, to support your claim
• A personalized strategy with maximizing your compensation as our top priority
• A law firm with a history of recovering millions of dollars for satisfied clients puts a renowned voice behind your claim
• A policy of open communication and availability, so you’re always included and informed about the progress of your case

We don’t charge upfront fees to injury victims. Instead, you can expect a free consultation and an attorney who works at no cost until after recovering your compensation.

Do I Have a Case to Take to a Slip and Fall Lawyer In New York City?

If a property owner knew, or should reasonably have known, that there was a slip-and-fall hazard on their property and yet they failed to address the hazard with prompt repairs or by placing warning signs until repairs could be completed, it’s legal negligence. For example, if you slipped on waxed floor in a hotel and there were no signs, the hotel could be liable for your injuries.

If you were legally on the property and not trespassing or committing a crime when the injury occurred, and the injury caused you economic damages, then you have the right to seek compensation for your damages.

Before taking your case to a slip-and-fall lawyer, gather some or all of the following evidence, if it’s available to you:

• The accident or incident report
• Any photo or video evidence taken from the scene of the slip-and-fall
• Any evidence showing that the property owner knew of the hazard, such as previous incidents, repair requests, or maintenance records
• The names and contact information of any eyewitnesses
• Your medical report and physician’s notes
• Medical records from any further medical treatment, procedures, and physical therapy
• Your medical bills and receipts for related expenses
• An employer’s statement or other evidence of missed work days and lost benefits
• Tax forms and direct deposit slips showing your usual income

Avoid posting on social media and talking on recorded lines with the insurance company. Instead, direct all interactions with the defendant and the insurance company to your lawyer. It’s also helpful to keep a pain journal chronicling your daily pain level, every medical appointment, and the injury’s impacts on your life, including the impacts on your ability to accomplish routine daily tasks.

What Types of Damages Are Available to Slip and Fall Accident Victims?

Our team will take legal action and fight to get you or a loved one the total amount of damages available after your slip and fall accident. That includes reimbursement for your economic damages, or your out-of-pocket costs.

You may be entitled to financial compensation for:

• Medical bills
• Lost wages
• The cost of future medical care
• Lost future earning potential/reduced earning capacity
• Physical therapy and rehab
• Rehabilitative care

You also deserve to be compensated for the emotional stress caused by the accident and injury as a result. These non-economic damages can be significant in slip and fall cases, especially if you were seriously hurt.

We’ll fight to make sure your slip and fall settlement includes compensation for:

• Pain and suffering
• Mental anguish
• Diminished quality of life
• Loss of consortium in severe cases

Remember, you’re entitled to compensation for both past and future costs associated with the injury. Don’t settle for less than what your case is worth. Call an experienced attorney for help getting compensated fairly.

Who Can Be Held Liable for My Slip-and-Fall Injury In NYC?

Under New York’s property owner responsibility law, a property owner must maintain their property and take reasonable care to prevent safety hazards that could harm others who access the property legally. Commercial property owners have an enhanced duty of care because they invite customers, patrons, or tenants onto the property for business purposes. Common liable parties in slip-and-fall accident cases include the following:

• The property owner: Property owners are the most common defendants in slip-and-fall cases and other premises liability claims
• A commercial tenant
• A negligent business manager
• A leaseholder
• A negligent maintenance company or contractor
• A government agency (if the slip-and-fall accident happened in a public park, school, or other government property)

Anyone in control of the property at the time the injury occurred can be held liable for your damages. An experienced slip-and-fall lawyer will examine all aspects of the accident, document evidence of liability, and pursue the full compensation available to you.

How Do I Prove Negligence After a Slip and Fall Accident in New York?

New York premises liability laws impose a duty of care on property owners. How you prove negligence depends on why you were on the property. If the property was open to the general public, like a Trader Joe’s or Target, you’re classified as an invitee.

That means you can establish liability by showing:

• A dangerous condition (e.g., a wet floor) caused your fall and injuries
• The owner failed to provide adequate warning about the unsafe conditions
• The property owner either knew or reasonably should have known, about the hazardous condition and failed to take reasonable steps to make the property safe

Business owners have a duty to inspect their property to identify any hidden dangers. Private homeowners, on the other hand, don’t have a duty to inspect–but do have to warn their guests about known dangers.

Property owners who fail to take these steps to keep you safe can be classified as negligent. However, these cases are extremely fact-intensive.

You’ll have to prove that the property owner should have known about the hazard that caused your fall. Considered by many to have the best slip and fall lawyers in NYC, the Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel, LLC can help get the proof you need.

Filing a Slip-and-Fall Lawsuit In NYC

Filing a lawsuit can feel overwhelming. Fortunately, an experienced personal injury lawyer with a history of navigating NYC slip-and-fall claims will represent your best interests throughout the process of your claim. After hiring an attorney from Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel Personal Injury Lawyers, your attorney does the following:

• Investigates all aspects of the accident and handles all communication with the at-fault party’s insurer
• Compiles evidence of the negligent party’s liability
• Examines your medical bills, consults with medical experts about your pain level and the full effects of your injury on your abilities, and consults with occupational therapists and your employer about the temporary or permanent effects of the injury on your job
• Carefully calculates your total past and future economic damages
• Uses a formula based on your medical expenses, pain level, and the amount of time your injury will cause pain until you reach maximum medical improvement to arrive at a figure for pain and suffering compensation
• Sends their findings to the insurance company in a demand letter asking for the full compensation available to you
• Negotiates with the insurer from a position of strength, seeking the full value of your claim

When a skilled attorney represents your best interests, it maximizes your chances of achieving a settlement; however, your attorney prepares as though for trial throughout the process, while always seeking a low-conflict resolution. If the insurance company fails to offer a fair settlement, your trial-ready lawyer will enact a well-executed legal strategy to obtain a favorable jury verdict and an ample jury award for your damages.

Can I Recover Damages If I’m Blamed for a Slip and Fall Accident?

It’s possible to get compensation if you’re being blamed for the slip and fall accident as long as someone else was also partly responsible.

Liability is allocated between everyone who shares fault under the New York state comparative negligence rule.

However, it can impact the amount of money you take home if the insurance company can prove that you share fault for the fall.

Here’s how it works. If you’re found to be 25% to blame for your accident (for example, if you were talking on the phone and paying attention when you fell), your final award is simply reduced by 25%. You’re still entitled to hold any other responsible parties liable based on their proportionate fault.

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How Long Do I Have to File a Lawsuit After a New York Slip and Fall?

The time limits for filing a slip and fall lawsuit depend on where you fell. If you fell on private property, the New York statute of limitations usually gives you three years to file a personal injury lawsuit.

However, if the city was responsible for maintaining the property, you only have 90 days to file a notice of claim. This tight timeline might apply if you fell on a subway platform or in a public park.

If you fell at work, you’ll have to contact your employer within 30 days of the fall to protect your right to workers’ compensation benefits.

No matter what, you should contact a lawyer as soon as possible–time is of the essence.

How Long Will My Case Take?

There’s no set timeline for resolving a New York slip and fall case. It really depends on the severity of your injuries and whether the property owner or their insurer disputes liability.

Most cases follow the same few general stages:

• Investigation and treatment. Here, your attorney gathers evidence, such as surveillance footage and incident reports, while you continue medical treatment. This stage can take weeks to several months. Additionally, you may need to reach maximum medical improvement before you know the full range of your damages.
• Demand and negotiation. Once your treatment reaches a clear endpoint, your attorney will send a demand package to the insurer and begin negotiations. Straightforward cases can be resolved at this stage within a few months.
• Filing a lawsuit. If the insurer disputes liability or won’t offer a fair settlement, your attorney may file a lawsuit. This process can add up to a year or more to the process.
• Discovery. Here, both sides exchange evidence, take depositions, and build their case for trial. This is often the longest stage of the lawsuit, sometimes taking a year or more to complete.
• Trial or settlement. Many cases settle during or shortly before trial once both sides have a full picture of the evidence. Cases that proceed to a verdict take additional time to finish.

An attorney can give you a realistic estimate of how long your case will take based on the facts of your injury. They can also help keep the process moving at a reasonable pace without sacrificing your right to full compensation.

Will I Have to Go to Court?

Most slip and fall cases settle before court or trial becomes necessary. Over 90% of cases are resolved in this way.

However, court may become necessary in certain cases, especially if the insurer denies liability for your injuries, blames you, or undervalues your damages. Likewise, a case involving multiple defendants may require a lawsuit to sort out liability.

In these scenarios, taking a case to trial may be the only way to secure the compensation you’re owed. In reality, an experienced attorney will prepare every case as though it may go to trial, which puts pressure on the opposing side to negotiate fairly or risk the costs and unpredictability of litigation.

What Does It Cost to Hire an Attorney?

In New York, contingency fees are the standard billing arrangement for slip and fall representation. Rather than paying an hourly rate or a retainer, you agree to give your attorney a percentage of whatever they recover on your behalf, typically once your case reaches a settlement or a jury verdict.

If no recovery results from your case, no fee is owed. This structure shifts the financial risk of litigation onto the attorney rather than you. Filings and case costs are generally covered upfront by the firm handling your case, then repaid out of any eventual recovery you receive.

These fees allow injured people to pursue a claim regardless of their financial situation. The Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel offers contingency fees to all personal injury clients.

Contact a Top-Rated New York City Slip and Fall Lawyer Near You for a Free Consultation

Were you recently injured in a slip and fall? Contact a skilled slip and fall accident lawyer in New York City at the Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel Personal Injury Lawyers today. We offer a no-cost consultation so that you can get the legal advice you deserve. Our services aren’t limited to those who have suffered a slip and fall–we also stand up for victims who have suffered all types of personal injuries.

Whether you’ve been in a slip and fall, car accident, construction accident, or any other accident, please give us a call, email, or contact us via our website.

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