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Besides indoor slip and falls on substances such as spilled groceries or wet floors, there are many other kinds of slip and fall and trip and fall accidents. Other examples include placing objects on stairs, which cause a tripping hazard, failing to shovel snow or ice in a reasonable manner, poor lighting, improper handrails, and more.

How Long Do I Have To File A Claim After That Fall Or Trip And Fall Accident Or Injury Has Occurred In New York?

The statute of limitations for filing a claim for a slip and fall or trip and fall in New York is three years. However, this statute is tricky, because if your claim is against some governmental organization, municipal entity, school district, or similar, you have 90 days to file a notice of claim, and the lawsuit has to be filed within one year and 90 days. If you suspect that your case may be against such a Defendant, you should hire a lawyer who will file a claim as soon as possible.

What Are Examples In Which A Person Would Likely Have Contributed To Their Own Personal Injury In A Slip And Fall Or Trip And Fall Incident?

The law requires property owners to maintain their properties in a safe manner. However, the law also expects all people to have reasonable care. In some situations, liability may be split between the injured party and the property owner, if the injured party contributed to the accident in any way. For example, if someone left a restaurant wearing high heels and they were running through the parking lot after having a few drinks, and fell, the injured party would likely be assigned at least a percentage of the liability.

How Often Do Slip And Fall Or Trip And Fall Personal Injury Cases Result In Settlement Outside Of Court In New York?

The majority of cases result in settlements, while only a small number go all the way to trial. The best way to obtain a good settlement without going to trial is actually to fully prepare as if you were going to trial. If your case is well-prepared, you are more likely to be offered a fair settlement.

For more information on Slip and Fall Cases,free initial consultation is your next best step. Get the information and legal answers you are seeking by calling (845) 208-2444 today.

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