New York Slip and Fall Lawyers

The New York accident attorneys at Jaroslawicz & Jaros have been representing persons and their families that have suffered injuries as a result of being injured in Slip and Fall Accidents for over thirty (30) years.

There are many causes of Slip & Fall Accidents that result from dangerous property conditions at both residential and commercial properties. Some of the many causes are icy sidewalks that were not properly cleaned and salted; a broken, uneven or cracked sidewalk pavement; spilled liquids on stairs, hallways or supermarket aisles; deteriorated or broken ramps, steps or handrails; dangerous and defective equipment at gyms; and many other causes too numerous to mention.

In a personal injury case involving a slip and fall on ice, Jaroslawicz & Jaros were successful in the case of Hecht v. City of New York, 02 Civ. 4029 (JGK) (JCF) , United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, 2005 U.S. Dist., February 10, 2005, Decided , February 16, 2005, Filed . In a negligence claim for falling on ice the Court found it survived summary judgment because the evidence established that the building superintendent attached a hose to a water spigot, left the water in the on position, and did not advise the resident that it was necessary to turn the water off to prevent the hose from icing and bursting.

Jaroslawicz & Jaros was successful in the case of Kaplan v. Lucille Roberts Health Clubs Inc. Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York, First Department 63 A.D.3d 470 (2009), 880 N.Y.S.2d 284, Decided June 9, 2009. Where the court decided that there were issues of fact as to whether, plaintiff, a paying member at the club, was limited to choosing among defective step-aerobic boards supplied by the club for participation in a club-sponsored class, and whether defendants had notice that a fair number of those boards allegedly lacked stabilizing bottom grips. Factual issues exist as to whether the absence of these grips unreasonably increased the risk of use of the boards, whether this risk was apparent to plaintiff, and whether it proximately caused her injury.

• $325,000 settlement for a hip injury for a man who slipped and fell on a slippery metal plate in a crosswalk while crossing the street.
• $250,000 settlement for a knee injury for a lady who slipped and fell on a raised mat while entering a building.
• $235,000 settlement for a man who was suffered a leg injury when he fell down an open trap door in a store.

If you or a loved one have a claim involving a Slip and Fall Accident and are in need of legal assistance, call Jaroslawicz & Jaros at 212-227-2780, or toll free in New York 1-800-269-2780, or submit an online questionnaire. The initial consultation is free of charge, and if we agree to handle your case, we will work on a contingency fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if there is a monetary recovery of funds. In many cases, a lawsuit must be filed before an applicable expiration date, known as a statute of limitations. Please call to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible compensation.