What to Do After a New York Slip and Fall Accident
Did you know that over 34,000 people died from slip and fall injuries in the year 2016 alone? A recent study by the National Safety Council (NSC) reported this number along with other discoveries—including the fact that falls are often the leading cause of death for many working adults. Fortunately, legal recourse is available for slip and fall accident victims. Anyone who suffers a slip and fall injury as a result of someone else’s negligence may be entitled to collect compensation for their losses.
Liability in a New York Slip and Fall Accident
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one out of every five falls causes serious injury to the victim. Falls are also the leading cause of traumatic brain injuries 
(TBI). These statistics make it clear how crucial it is for a victim to get proper treatment. However, medical expenses for fall-related injuries can be costly—and unfair—for victims to pick up on their own.
You may want to file a personal injury claim if you have suffered a slip and fall accident as a direct result of another party’s negligence or recklessness. The other party will likely be the property owner or manager. Both owners and occupiers of real property are under a legal obligation to take reasonable precautions to keep visitors from harm. To recover compensation, you must prove that the property owner or occupant neglected to minimize any risks they either knew of or should have known of.
“Dangerous Conditions” in a New York Slip and Fall Accident
The risks mentioned above may also be called “dangerous conditions.” Legally speaking, any unreasonable risk to visitors can be considered a dangerous condition. They are not conditions that visitors could have reasonably anticipated on their own. Victims must prove that the liable party directly caused these conditions and that they either knew of or should have known of them. Victims must also present evidence that these conditions had existed long enough to be discovered and corrected before the accident had occurred. Each slip and fall case is different—but every successful claim is backed up by a substantial amount of evidence. Knowing how to build up your case can be difficult, especially without a full and comprehensive understanding of the law. More stress is the last thing you need when you are already trying to recover from an injury. Working with a competent New York slip and fall accident lawyer can maximize your chances of success and put your mind at ease.
Seeking Legal Help
Were you or a loved one recently injured in a slip and fall accident? We at Gattuso & Ciottoli, PLLC may be able to help. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation with one of our experienced New York slip and fall accident attorneys. We draw on over 50 years of combined legal experience to serve personal injury victims as best we can. We proudly serve the Central New York area, including Syracuse, Syracuse, Watertown, Binghamton, North Syracuse, Camillus, Liverpool, Cortland, and Auburn.