From sidewalks to grocery stores and private properties, slips and falls happen all the time. In fact, slips and falls account for thousands of injuries in the U.S. If the slip-and-fall accident that resulted in your injury was caused by someone else’s wrongful...
Slip-And-Fall Accidents
What’s an effective “wet floor” notice?
Shopping malls, grocery stores and other public spaces are often fitted with hard floors rather than carpets. Having such floor surfaces adds to the modern aesthetic and it is also efficient to clean. The drawback of this is that these surfaces can be slippery, and...
2 ways refrigeration units in stores lead to customer injuries
Refrigeration units and freezers play an important role in many businesses. At restaurants, they help preserve food for the safety of customers. At grocery stores and gas stations, they help ensure quick and convenient access to chilled beverages and food items that...
New Yorkers love corner bodegas despite their injury hazards
Most people appreciate the charm of a quaint little bodega. They stay open around the clock and usually offer hard-to-find but popular products. Brooklyn and the Bronx are home to several fascinating bodegas. You will usually find them cluttered with people and...
Snow, ice and freezing cold put New Yorkers at risk of falls
Enduring cold and inclement weather during the winter is a basic part of living in New York City and Long Island. While snow and ice are not as prevalent in New York as it is for people in other regions across the United States, it still carries with it various risks...
How to claim compensation after your store slip-and-fall
At the store, you were focused on finding what you needed to buy — you did not see the large puddle of water next to shelves of merchandise. You fell. Now, while you are recovering from your injury, you are unable to work. You will have to undergo physical therapy...
Can I sue my employer if I’m injured in a construction accident?
seriously injured on-the-job. When this happens, it is important for the injured construction worker to understand what avenues of compensation they can pursue to make ends meet until they are well enough to work again. Worker’s compensation is the default New York...
I slipped on a spill in the grocery store. What can I do?
Grocery shopping is a daily occurrence for many people in New York City, and naturally our thoughts are geared more towards what to buy for dinner than the floor conditions. It is perfectly reasonable to expect that grocery store floors will be dry and clear of...
Commonly overlooked slip and fall accident injuries
Thousands of New York residents are hurt in slip and fall accidents every year, but the injuries they suffer are not always immediately apparent to paramedics or emergency room doctors. Concussions are among the most commonly overlooked fall injuries. Symptoms of a...
How to avoid slip and fall injuries around your building
A slip and fall injury in New Jersey can lead to a major lawsuit. Slip and fall accidents can happen any time of year, but they're even more likely in winter when the ground is slick and icy. Here's how businesses can protect themselves and their customers by keeping...

