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The experienced attorneys at Koenigsberg & Associates will listen to your needs, organize the facts, evidence, and details of your case, and aggressively pursue legal action until you get the compensation that you deserve:
- Medical Treatment
- Lost Wages
- Pain & Suffering
Common types of slip and fall accidents
From icy New York sidewalks to greasy restaurant floors, we know how to prove notice and liability.
Snow & ice falls
Uncleared sidewalks, refrozen melt, and "black ice" — all governed by NYC sidewalk law and the storm-in-progress doctrine.
Wet floor & spill falls
Grocery stores, restaurants, and big-box retailers with unmarked spills and freshly mopped floors.
Defective sidewalk & curb falls
Broken concrete, raised flags, missing tree-well grates, and tripping hazards in front of NYC properties.
Stairway falls
Loose handrails, broken risers, worn treads, and poor lighting in apartment buildings and walk-ups.
Parking lot & garage falls
Potholes, wheel stops, oil spills, and poor lighting that cause falls in commercial parking facilities.
Falls on torn carpet & uneven flooring
Tripping hazards from worn rugs, transition strips, broken tile, and warped flooring in offices and retail.
Trip-and-falls on cords & merchandise
Stocking carts, extension cords, and merchandise left in aisles by retail employees.
NYCHA & public-building falls
Falls in city-owned buildings, schools, and hospitals — subject to the 90-day Notice of Claim rule.
Construction-zone & sidewalk-shed falls
Falls caused by scaffolding, sidewalk sheds, debris, and unmarked changes in elevation.
Common slip and fall injuries
A single fall on someone else's property can produce a lifetime of medical bills and lost wages.
Broken hips
Particularly devastating for elderly clients — broken hips often require surgery and dramatically increase one-year mortality.
Wrist & arm fractures
Colles' fractures, scaphoid breaks, and elbow injuries from instinctively bracing during a fall.
Traumatic brain injuries
Concussions and severe TBIs from striking the head on the floor, stairs, or counter edges.
Spinal cord & back injuries
Herniated discs, vertebral fractures, and paralysis from high-impact falls.
Knee injuries
ACL, MCL, and meniscus tears from twisting falls — often requiring arthroscopic surgery and physical therapy.
Shoulder injuries
Rotator cuff tears, labral tears, and dislocated shoulders from outstretched-arm falls.
Ankle fractures & sprains
Trimalleolar fractures and severe ligament tears from falls on uneven surfaces.
Lacerations & disfigurement
Deep cuts from broken glass, jagged metal, and counter edges that frequently leave permanent scarring.
Wrongful death
When a New York fall takes a life — often an elderly client after a broken hip — surviving family can recover for funeral costs, lost support, and loss of companionship.
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What do I need to prove in a slip and fall case?
You must show that a dangerous condition existed on the property, that the owner created it or had actual or constructive notice of it, and that they failed to remedy it within a reasonable time. You also have to prove the condition caused your fall and your injuries. Surveillance video, photos, witness statements, and maintenance logs are all critical.
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What is "constructive notice" of a dangerous condition?
Constructive notice means the hazard was visible and existed long enough that the property owner should have discovered and fixed it through reasonable inspection — even without a specific complaint. Courts look at how obvious the condition was, how long it was present, and whether the owner had any inspection routine in place.
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What if I slipped on snow or ice in New York City?
NYC property owners are generally responsible for clearing snow and ice from adjacent sidewalks under the City Administrative Code, though one- and two-family homes have a narrow exception. Owners typically must clear walkways within four hours of the end of a snowfall (with limited overnight exceptions). The "storm-in-progress" doctrine can complicate timing, but does not always defeat a claim.
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What if the property owner says I wasn't paying attention?
Comparative negligence is a common defense in slip-and-fall cases, but New York follows pure comparative negligence — meaning you can still recover even if you are partially at fault. Your damages are simply reduced by your percentage of fault. We push back hard against blame-the-victim tactics with photographic and surveillance evidence.
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How long do I have to file a slip and fall claim in New York?
The general statute of limitations is three years from the date of the fall. Claims against the City of New York, NYCHA, the MTA, or other public entities require a Notice of Claim within 90 days and a lawsuit within one year and 90 days. Don't wait — surveillance video is often erased within 30 days.
Offices across NYC
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Brooklyn Midwood
1213 Avenue U
Brooklyn, NY 11229
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Brooklyn Flatbush
282 Flatbush Ave, Suite 2
Brooklyn, NY 11217
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Queens
80-02 Kew Gardens Road, Suite 5001
Kew Gardens, NY 11415
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The Bronx
225B East 149th Street
Bronx, NY 10451