New York Slip and Fall Lawyers
If you were injured in a slip and fall incident anywhere in New York, our firm represents victims throughout the state. Free case review — no fee unless we recover. Call (610) 255-7500 or use the form below.
New York Slip and Fall Law — What You Need to Know
New York courts apply the “storm in progress” doctrine — owners generally are not liable for ice and snow injuries while a storm is actively dropping precipitation, and have a reasonable time afterward to clear it. Sidewalk cases against the City of New York additionally require prior written notice of the defect (Pothole Law §7-201).
Comparative-fault rule: New York applies pure comparative — you can recover regardless of your share of fault, with your award reduced by your percentage.
Statute of limitations: 3 years from the date of injury.
Government claims: 90 days notice of claim under General Municipal Law §50-e for municipal defendants.
Counties We Serve in New York
Our slip and fall attorneys handle claims throughout New York, including New York, Kings (Brooklyn), Queens, Bronx, Westchester, Nassau, Suffolk, Rockland, Orange, Dutchess, Putnam, Sullivan, and Ulster counties.
What to Do After a Slip and Fall Incident in New York
- Get medical attention — even minor-seeming injuries can become serious. Documentation starts the clock on your medical record.
- Photograph everything — the scene, the conditions, your injuries, and any vehicles or objects involved.
- Report the incident — to the property owner, the dog’s owner, the bar manager, or law enforcement, depending on the case type.
- Identify witnesses — name, phone number, and a brief statement of what they saw.
- Do not give a recorded statement to the at-fault party’s insurer until you have spoken with a lawyer.
- Call us at (610) 255-7500 — preservation letters go out the same day so video and logs do not get overwritten.
Why Siddons Law for New York Slip and Fall Claims
- We serve clients across PA, NJ, NY, and MD. Multi-state coverage means we handle the cross-border issues that can derail a single-state firm.
- Contingency fee on every personal-injury matter — you pay nothing unless we recover for you.
- Free case review by phone or this form. Most reviews come back within one business day.
- We advance all case expenses (expert witnesses, medical-record retrieval, accident reconstruction).
New York Slip and Fall Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I prove the property owner knew about the hazard?
- Photographs, prior incident reports, maintenance logs, and surveillance video are the strongest evidence. We send a preservation letter the day you call so video and logs do not get overwritten.
- What if there was a “wet floor” sign nearby?
- A warning sign helps the defense but does not always defeat the case. The sign has to be in a place a reasonable person would see it, and the warning has to actually warn of the hazard you encountered.
- Will the property owner sue me back?
- No. Slip-and-fall claims are paid by liability insurance — homeowner’s, business owner’s, or apartment-complex policies. Owners are rarely sued personally.
Call (610) 255-7500 for a free case review — or scroll up to use the case-review form. Serving every county in New York.