Slip-and-Fall Lawyers Serving Queens, NY and Surrounding Areas
Why Choose The Barnes Firm for Your Slip and Fall Case?
- Our legal team is led by over 40 attorneys across the United States with over 500 years of combined experience.
- Our mission is to help achieve the best result possible for each and every client through zealous representation, outstanding legal service, and a dedication to fighting for maximum compensation.
- We have handled more than 200,000 accident and injury cases, resulting in more than $2.5 billion in recovery for our injured clients.
- Our attorneys have been recognized for excellence by Best Lawyers in America, LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review, Super Lawyers, Million Dollar Advocates Forum, National Trial Lawyers, and many other respected organizations.
- We always offer free consultations with our experienced attorneys with no obligation to hire our firm. If you choose The Barnes Firm, you pay nothing unless we obtain compensation for you.
- Our clients have provided reviews for us due to our outstanding and committed service and representation.
- Our attorneys handle slip and fall cases in Queens and work in the local courts.
Queens Slip and Fall Lawyer
Slips, trips and falls are some of the most common accidents that affect New Yorkers of all ages. These accidents can result in expensive medical bills and many other unforeseen costs. The Barnes Firm’s slip and fall lawyers will help you get compensation for your injury.
Here’s what you’ll get from The Barnes Firm:
- FREE Legal Strategy Sessions
- 24/7 Service With Our Queens Attorneys
- No-Fee Promise – If We Don’t Get You Compensation, There’s No Fee
After any slip & fall accident, our top lawyers in Queens can help you get the best possible result.
Alex Bouganim – Personal Injury Lawyer in Manhattan, NY
“Alex Bouganim is the managing attorney at the Manhattan Office of The Barnes Firm. As managing attorney, Alex is responsible for overseeing all of the cases in the Manhattan Office. In addition to focusing his practice on general negligence cases, including car accidents, slip/trip and falls, and wrongful death cases, Alex is the Co-Chair of the firm’s construction site accident department. “
Common Causes of Queens Slip and Fall Accidents
Falls in Queens happen for many reasons. Two familiar hazards are icy walkways and wet floors.
Slipping on Ice and Snow
Winters in Queens can be a trying time for everyone. Between the snow and the ice, there are a lot of hazards that can put you and your loved ones in the hospital. Under NYC Administrative Code § 16-123, owners and others in charge of a building or lot abutting a paved sidewalk must remove snow and ice from the sidewalk within four hours after the snow stops falling, not counting the hours between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. In Queens, an owner of ground abutting a street or public place for 500 feet or more complies if they begin removal within those four hours and finish within a reasonable time.
- Parking Lots
- Sidewalks
- Hallways
- Entrances
- Pathways
- Stairs
- Crosswalks
Just one slip and fall on an icy sidewalk could result in long-term disability, broken bones, head trauma, or paralysis. Many families could be forced to pay thousands of dollars in medical bills, transportation costs and other expenses stemming from their accidents.
Slipping on a Wet Floor or Spill
Many slip and fall injuries happen inside businesses, government offices or at work. When there’s a wet floor or a spill, your chances of slipping and falling greatly increase. That’s why property owners and managers have a responsibility to alert customers and the general public about any potential slipping hazards. When they fail to, people get hurt.
The injuries associated with a slip and fall on a wet floor can include:
- Broken bones
- Head trauma
- Hip displacement
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Paralysis
- And other injuries
Our team of slip and fall lawyers in Queens can help you go over your legal options and choose the right path for you and your family. Our team can handle every part of the claims process so you can focus on recovering from your injuries.
How We Handle Your Queens Slip and Fall Claim
The first step our team will take is to evaluate your claim and identify the individuals and insurance companies that are liable for your injuries. We’ll look at all of your potential legal options to make sure we’re helping you get the best possible result.
If you have any questions, or would like an attorney to examine your slip and fall case, we’ll get you answers at no cost to you or your family. Contact us online or give us a call 24/7 to get started.
What to Do After a Slip and Fall in Queens
- Get medical attention. Even if your injuries seem minor, get evaluated by a medical professional.
- Document what happened. Take photos of the hazard and your injuries, and collect contact information from any witnesses.
- Report the fall to the property owner, manager, or business where it happened.
- Talk to an attorney before accepting any insurance offer or signing anything.
Deadlines for a Queens Slip and Fall Claim
Most personal injury lawsuits in New York must be filed within three years of the accident. Claims against government entities, such as the City of New York, require a notice of claim, generally within 90 days, and the deadline to sue is also shorter. Missing a deadline can bar your claim, so speak with an attorney as soon as possible.
Slip and Fall Settlements We’ve Recovered in New York City
- $1,350,000: A customer slipped and fell on a wet floor in a store.
- $1,100,000: A worker tripped and fell at work, suffering knee, leg, hand, neck, and shoulder injuries.
- $900,000: A client slipped and fell, suffering neck, back, and knee injuries.
- $875,000: A client slipped and fell on a puddle, suffering neck, back, and knee injuries.
Every case is different, and past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Serving Slip and Fall Victims Throughout Queens
We represent people injured in falls throughout Queens, including Jamaica, Flushing, Astoria, Corona, Ridgewood, Elmhurst, Woodside, Forest Hills, Far Rockaway, and Jackson Heights.
Don’t Wait – Contact A Queens Slip & Fall Lawyer Today
After any accident, our Queens slip and fall lawyers are here to help. We’ll go over your legal options and help build your case. The Barnes Firm does all of this at no cost to you until we’ve recovered compensation for you.
If you have any questions or would like to get a lawyer started on your case, contact us online or give us a call for a FREE consultation.
Our team of attorneys want to hear from you.
If you’ve been injured in a car accident, slip and fall, construction accident, or have suffered another type of personal injury contact our team today.
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What our clients are saying about us
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The Barnes Firm was very friendly, always quick to respond to our calls, emails. When we had any questions or concerns they were there to walk us through everything. Would definitely recommend them to anyone that is looking for an attorney that will honestly fight for you and has your best interest in mind.
Answers to Your Queens Slip and Fall FAQs
In most cases, the owner of the property abutting the sidewalk, under NYC Administrative Code § 7-210, which requires owners to keep sidewalks in a reasonably safe condition. The City remains responsible for sidewalks abutting one-, two-, or three-family homes that are at least partly owner-occupied and used exclusively for residential purposes.
Under NYC Administrative Code § 16-123, owners and others in charge of a building or lot abutting a paved sidewalk must remove snow and ice within four hours after the snow stops falling, not counting the hours between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. In Queens, an owner of 500 feet or more of frontage complies if they begin removal within those four hours and finish within a reasonable time.
Get medical attention, take photos of the hazard and your injuries, collect witness contact information, report the fall to the property owner or manager, and talk to an attorney before accepting any insurance offer or signing anything.
Most personal injury lawsuits in New York must be filed within three years of the accident. Claims against government entities, such as the City of New York, require a notice of claim, generally within 90 days, and the deadline to sue is also shorter.
Possibly, for example if the fall happened on City property or on a sidewalk the City remains responsible for. Claims against the City have strict requirements, including a notice of claim generally due within 90 days, so speak with an attorney as soon as possible.
A slip and fall attorney can evaluate your case for free, answer your questions, identify the individuals and insurance companies that are liable, and take your case further if needed. Contact us online or call 24/7 to get started.
Written by The Barnes Firm, reviewed by Richard Barnes