The lawyers at Aronov Law NY have many years of experience handling parking lot slip and fall cases. We are exceptionally good at what we do and will do everything in our power to ensure our clients receive the compensation they deserve. Your award may include things such as medical expenses, lost wages, as well as monetary compensation for your pain and suffering.
If you have been the victim of a slip and fall accident in a New York parking lot your first step should be to seek medical attention. After you have been treated you should document and take pictures of your injuries as well as the site of the accident. The very next thing you should do is call the offices of Aronov Law NY and one of our attorneys will be available to answer your questions and advise you on the best course of action. Remember that in matters like these, time is of the essence, especially if the fall occurred in a municipal or government owned parking lot as filing deadlines and required documentation is often much stricter than for a claim against a private defendant.
Slip & Fall Lawyer For Ice, Snow, Sidewalk & Supermarket Injuries
Slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere, but they are very common occurrences in parking lots. We are all going about our busy lives, running errands, heading to work, and we need to be able to park our cars and walk across the parking lot to our destinations without the threat of hazardous conditions causing us to fall.
If a person falls in a parking lot and sustains injuries as a result, they may be able to file a claim against the owner of the parking lot with the help of a slip and fall/personal injury lawyer.
Property owners have a duty to keep their property safe for anyone that may enter the property – this includes parking lot owners. The owner of a parking lot has a responsibility to keep the parking lot safe for their customers, clients, and anyone else that may frequent the lot. The owner must:
- Satisfactorily light the parking lot;
- Maintain the surface of the lot such that it is well-paved and without dangerous potholes, cracks or buckles;
- Remove snow and ice within a reasonable amount of time;
- Regularly inspect the lot for hazards and fix those that are known and visible including fallen signs, broken lights, shopping cart holders, row barriers, etc.
Common parking lot slip and fall injuries include, broken bones including those of the wrist and shoulder, injuries to the back and neck, concussions, and torn tendons and ligaments. These injuries may be minor or they may result in surgery and lengthy hospital stays and in some cases, long-term disability.
