Slip & Fall
Slip-and-fall injuries can range from sprained ankles to serious fractures, especially for the elderly. Don't bear the cost for someone else's negligence.
Why Choose Us?
Evidence is everything in slip-and-fall cases. We recommend that you do the following after a fall, if possible:
- Take pictures or even videos of the place where your accident occurred.
- Look for witnesses and ask for their contact information.
- Keep the shoes and clothes you wore the day of the accident. Preferably, do not use them again.
- Call an experienced lawyer in slip and falls to discuss your case.
- Ask for the footage of your fall from the premises owner when possible.
Our attorneys can investigate further for you while you focus on your recovery. Attorney Daniel Chiacchia has served clients for over four decades. His clients and peers have recognized his dedication and personalized attention through various prestigious awards. Leave your case in the experienced and compassionate hands of our attorneys.
Can I still receive compensation if I am partially at fault for my slip-and-fall accident?
Property owners (and insurers) frequently try to shift blame to the victim after a slip-and-fall accident. Most of the time, it is not true, but there are instances in which victims may be partially at fault for their injuries.
The good news is that you can still recover compensation even if you shared fault for the accident. New York is a “comparative negligence” state. Under this system, a percentage of fault may be assigned to both parties, and the plaintiffs compensation will be reduced by their percentage of fault. If you were deemed 15% at fault, for instance, you could still recover 85% of the total damages you were seeking.
As your attorneys, one of our goals will be to minimize or eliminate your assigned level of fault in order to maximize your compensation.
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Our slip-and-fall lawyers understand that you need answers and close follow-up, and that is what you get when you hire our firm.