Slip and Fall Injuries are alarming!

There were more than 200,000 slip and fall injuries at workplaces in 2006 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The organization also found that the average slip and fall injury costs $28,000. Furthermore, the National Safety Council found that slip and fall injuries are the single largest cause of emergency room visits.

Property owners and businesses have a duty to maintain a safe property for customers, pedestrians, and other visitors and effectively warn them of possible dangers. These types of cases most often involve slip and fall accidents. Examples of New York slip and fall accidents include injuries caused by:

• Slippery floors
• Standing water, ice, or snow
• Uneven or damaged walkways
• Slippery stairs
• Poor maintenance
• Construction site injuries

When a defective condition, foreign substance, or object causes a fall, you need a New York slip and fall lawyer.