It can happen in an instant, when you least expect it. You're walking along carefree one minute, and the next you’re face-down or sitting on your rear. You slipped and fell because of some trip or falling hazard. It may have been a wet surface, a wrinkle in a rug or uneven flooring. Whatever the reason, you need to know what to do next after your fall. Seek Medical Care The most im...

As New York slip and fall attorneys, we frequently hear questions from our clients regarding the specifics of their legal rights and potential compensation. Below is a sample of some of the most common slip and fall accidents we hear. What constitutes a slip and fall accident? A slip and fall accent happens when you suffer injuries from losing your footing in a public area due to m...

Thousands of people a year are injured when they slip and fall on dangerous surfaces like wet floors, construction areas or defective stairs. On many occasions, the property owner is responsible for the accident but this is not always the case. Often, it can be difficult to determine who is at fault as there are many factors. As a New York slip and fall lawyer, Martin Weiser has seen the...