How do I prove the property owner was negligent?

You must show the property owner knew or should have known about the hazardous condition and failed to fix it or warn visitors. Evidence like maintenance logs, security footage, prior complaints, and witness statements are critical. We act quickly to preserve this evidence.

I fell on a public sidewalk in NYC. Who is responsible?

In New York City, adjacent property owners are generally responsible for maintaining the sidewalk in front of their property. This means you may have a claim against the property owner, not just the city. There are strict notice requirements for these claims.

What if I was partially at fault for my fall?

New York's comparative negligence law means you can still recover compensation even if you were partially at fault. Your award may be reduced by your percentage of responsibility, but you are not barred from recovery.

How long do I have to file a slip and fall claim?

There are strict deadlines for filing injury claims, and cases against government entities have even shorter notice requirements. Contact us as soon as possible — the sooner we start building your case, the stronger it will be.

All Practice Areas

Slip & Fall Lawyers

Injured on Someone Else's Property? Property Owners Must Be Held Responsible.

Property owners and managers have a legal obligation to maintain safe premises. When they fail — through wet floors, broken stairs, icy sidewalks, or poor lighting — and you get hurt, they can be held liable. Our attorneys handle premises liability cases throughout New York and New Jersey.

718-746-3440|Free consultation • No fee unless we win

Slip & Fall Cases We Handle

Every case is unique, but our attorneys have deep experience across a wide range of slip & fall matters, including:

Wet floor and spill accidents

Icy sidewalk and parking lot falls

Broken stairway and handrail injuries

Elevator and escalator accidents

Poorly lit hallway and stairwell falls

Supermarket and retail store accidents

Don't see your situation listed?

We handle cases beyond what's shown here. Describe what happened — we'll tell you if we can help.

Get a Free Consultation

Our Results in Slip & Fall

Every case is different, but these outcomes show what we fight for on behalf of our clients.

$8,000,000Premises Liability

An actor was crushed by a hydraulic stage lift during a Broadway performance. We held the venue accountable.

$1,500,000Premises Liability

A defective elevator caused serious injuries to our client in a residential building. We secured a settlement covering lifetime care.

$1,200,000Slip & Fall

Our client slipped on an icy sidewalk that a property owner had failed to maintain, resulting in a traumatic brain injury.

Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

View all case results →

How We Help on Slip & Fall Cases

1Prove the property owner had actual or constructive notice of the hazard and failed to fix it.
2Pull maintenance logs, security footage, prior incident reports, and employee statements before they disappear.
3Coordinate medical care and document every expense and every day of recovery.
4Handle all communication with the property owner's insurer so you are not pressured into an early low offer.

What to Do Next

Report the fall to the property owner or manager and ask that it be logged in an incident report.
Take photos of the exact hazard that caused the fall — wet patch, broken stair, torn carpet — before it is cleaned up or repaired.
Get contact information for any witnesses.
Seek medical care the same day, even for a minor fall.
Do not sign any release or give a recorded statement before calling us.