If you were hurt in a slip, trip, or fall accident in New York City, you could be owed significant compensation if someone else's negligence caused you to get hurt. First, learning the definitions of a trip and a slip is important. A slip and fall accident occurs when a person loses traction with the ground, causing their foot to slide out from underneath them. Usually, they fall backward and might sustain injuries to their back, neck, back of the head, or hip. Wet, icy, or slippery surfaces put people at risk of slipping. Additionally, a person could slip on objects scattered on the ground, like beads or salt. In contrast, when a person trips, it is because an object on the floor blocked their path. You might trip over uneven flooring, such as broken tile or a cracked sidewalk, hazards concealed by poor lighting, or random objects left on the floor. When the plaintiff trips, they usually fall forward. This forward motion could result in injuries from head, face, elbows, knees, or arms.
Depending on what injuries you suffered, you could be eligible to seek compensation for:
- Medical bills
- Lost wages
- Pain, suffering, and emotional trauma
- Other losses