Brooklyn Slip and Fall Accident

Brooklyn Slip and Fall Accident (Premises Liability) Attorney

In a city as dense and varied as Brooklyn, property owners have a legal duty to maintain their premises in a reasonably safe condition for visitors, residents, and customers. When they fail in this duty, and someone is injured as a result, they can be held legally responsible. These cases, known as “premises liability” or “slip and fall” accidents, can happen anywhere—from a wet floor in a Bushwick supermarket to an icy sidewalk in Bay Ridge or a broken staircase in a Williamsburg apartment building. The injuries can be severe, leading to fractures, brain injuries, and long-term disability. The Law Office of Stuart R. Lang has a proven track record of holding negligent property owners accountable and securing justice for slip and fall victims across Brooklyn.

Winning a premises liability case requires proving more than just that you fell and were injured on someone else’s property. The central legal challenge is to prove that the property owner was negligent. This involves demonstrating one of the following:

1. The property owner (or their employee) created the dangerous condition. (e.g., spilling liquid and not cleaning it up).
2. The property owner knew about the dangerous condition but failed to take corrective action. (e.g., knowing a handrail was broken and not fixing it).
3. The property owner should have known about the dangerous condition through regular maintenance and inspection. This is known as “constructive notice.” For instance, a puddle from a leaky freezer that has been there for hours is a hazard the owner should have discovered.

Property owners and their insurance companies will fight vigorously to deny liability. They may argue that the hazard was “open and obvious,” that you were not paying attention, or that they had no notice of the dangerous condition. This is why immediate action is critical. Stuart R. Lang and our team will launch a swift and thorough investigation to preserve crucial evidence before it disappears. This includes:

• Securing Surveillance Footage: Many businesses have cameras that can prove how long a hazard existed.
• Documenting the Scene: Taking detailed photographs and measurements of the defect or hazard.
• Interviewing Witnesses: Speaking with anyone who saw the accident or was aware of the dangerous condition.
• Obtaining Maintenance and Cleaning Logs: These internal documents can be key to proving notice.

We handle a wide variety of premises liability cases throughout Brooklyn, including:

• Slip and Falls on wet floors, icy sidewalks, or spilled substances.
• Trip and Falls over uneven pavement, broken curbs, torn carpeting, or debris.
• Stairwell Accidents caused by broken steps, missing handrails, or poor lighting.
• Elevator and Escalator Accidents.
• Negligent Security leading to assaults or robberies.
• Building Code Violations that create hazardous conditions.

The compensation (damages) in a slip and fall case is intended to make you whole again. We fight for a settlement or verdict that covers the full spectrum of your losses, including 100% of your medical bills (past and future), lost income from being unable to work, and significant compensation for your pain, suffering, and the impact the injury has had on your quality of life. Property owners in Brooklyn have a responsibility to keep you safe. When they fail, the Law Office of Stuart R. Lang is here to hold them accountable. Contact us today for a free consultation to learn how we can help.