Slip and Fall



 


 
Doctors warn parents to watch kids on wheels
 Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Reuters Health Information (2007-12-18): Doctors warn parents to watch kids on wheels
 
Rates of second hip fracture high in elderly
 Friday, November 30, 2007
 Older men and women who have fractured a hip have a high risk of fracturing the other hip, according...
Rates of second hip fracture high in elderly
 
Tai chi once a week cuts older adults' fall risk
 Friday, September 07, 2007
 A new study suggests that practicing tai chi just once a week may help older adults lower their risk...
Tai chi once a week cuts older adults' fall risk
 
Hip protectors don't prevent hip fractures
 Tuesday, July 24, 2007
 Hip protectors designed to absorb and disperse the impact of falls are not effective in preventing...
Hip protectors don't prevent hip fractures
 
Exercises may curb falls by Parkinson's patients
 Friday, July 13, 2007
 For some people with Parkinson's disease, a personalized home program of exercises and instructions...
Exercises may curb falls by Parkinson's patients
 
Program fails to curb falls in older folks
 Thursday, April 26, 2007
 A community-based intervention designed to address multiple factors that put elderly people at...
Program fails to curb falls in older folks
 
Extra vitamin D reduces falls by elderly
 Wednesday, February 28, 2007
 Getting plenty of vitamin D can help prevent falls among people living in nursing homes, a new study...
Extra vitamin D reduces falls by elderly
 
Calcitriol lowers risk of falls in elderly women
 Friday, February 09, 2007
 In elderly women with reduced kidney function, treatment with calcitriol, the active form of vitamin...
Calcitriol lowers risk of falls in elderly women
 
Balance training may help the elderly avoid falls
 Monday, December 25, 2006
 Although the ancient art of Tai Chi has been shown to lower older adults' risk of falls, exercises...
Balance training may help the elderly avoid falls
 
Low vitamin D linked to seniors' risk of falling
 Wednesday, August 23, 2006
 Older men and women with vitamin D deficiency are more likely to fall multiple times in the course...
Low vitamin D linked to seniors' risk of falling
 
Vitamin D plus calcium curbs falls in older women
 Wednesday, March 01, 2006
 Long-term dietary supplementation with vitamin D and calcium significantly reduces the risk of...
Vitamin D plus calcium curbs falls in older women
 
Anemia raises risk of repeat falls in elderly
 Thursday, January 12, 2006
 Late-life anemia is common and is associated with an increased risk of recurrent falls, suggests a...
Anemia raises risk of repeat falls in elderly
 
Slip and fall or trip and fall accidents can be caused by many circumstances. In an urban environment like New York City, accidents can happen as a result of snow, ice, poor lighting, abrupt changes in flooring levels or potholes and cracks in the ground. These falls can be extremely dangerous, resulting in severe injuries and even death.

If your accident occurs because of a negligent condition, you may be able to pursue a claim against the property owner or tenant to recover damages for your injuries (see Premises Liability). You can also pursue a claim for damages against a state, county, city or other public entity if your accident occurs on government-owned property such as a sidewalk or subway station (see Municipal Liability). Even if you believe that your actions partially contributed to your accident, it may be possible to receive compensation for the damages you suffered.

The regulations governing what damages can be recovered in a slip and fall or trip and fall case vary by state. In general, one can attempt to recover damages from the party responsible for your accident for the following:
  • Pain and suffering.
  • Limitations, embarrassment, depression, sexual difficulties and missed events and occasions that result from your accident. 
  • Lost income due to your inability to work caused by the damages from your accident. 
  • Medical expenses such as doctor visits, hospital stays and rehabilitation therapy. 
  • Damaged property including the cost of clothing or other items damaged in the accident.
It is extremely important to keep a record of your injuries including any workdays or social occasions you are forced to miss as a result of your accident. Your economic and non-economic costs, as a result of the accident, will form the basis for your potential recovery.

Schwartzapfel Partners has handled an impressive volume of these cases and has a thorough understanding of the state and federal laws applicable to personal injuries resulting from such incidents. We have the resources to investigate the circumstances of your accident and demonstrate the fault of the responsible party. These measures include obtaining statements from the parties at fault before they have a chance to speak with their insurance company or lawyer and recording eyewitness accounts while the event is recent. In cases engineers or other experts will examine the accident site to determine if violations exist.

The Schwartzapfel Partners also provides a unique approach to personal injury litigation. Several of our attorneys come to us from the insurance industry and are not only familiar with the defense's tactics and techniques but also know how best to combat them. Our experience and background puts us in the best position to maximize your likelihood of success and recovery.

If you or a loved one have been injured in a slip, trip or fall accident, please call us at 1.800.966.4999 or fill out the form to the right of the page for immediate attention to your case.
 
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