(718) 428-4949

When you visit a person's home or apartment, shop in a mall or a particular store, walk through a parking lot or use a building's elevator or escalator, you don't expect to suffer a slip and fall. Unfortunately, property owners and occupants often fail to make a resonable inspections of their premises, fix hazardous conditions or adequately warn visitors about risks. As a result, slip and fall victims may be left with hefty medical expenses, lost income, physical pain and emotional suffering.

 

Jeffrey Kim, P.C. knows that slip/trip and fall cases (also called fall down or premises liability actions) can arise in a variety of different situations. Some of the common risks and hazards that produce falls include:

 

• Slippery, oily, wet or uneven surfaces, floors or stairways

• Snow, ice, or black ice on sidewalks and in parking lots

• Insufficient lighting

• Unsafe scaffolding, railings and ramps

• Falling merchandise from improper stacking

 

We know that insurance companies vigorously challenge slip and fall claims. We have experience at developing our clients' cases through the collection of evidence and consultations with safety and medical experts. This allows us to operate from a position of strength at the negotiation table or in the courtroom.

 

If you are a slip and fall victim, you may suffer injuries that can range in severity from a minor strain or sprain to a severe fracture, back, spinal cord, head or brain injury. In addition to dealing with high medical bills, you may be out of work for an extended period of time. The slip/trip and fall accident could end up harming you and your family.

 

If you or a loved one has been injured in a slip and fall accident, JEFFREY KIM, P.C. has the experience, skills, and dedication to protect your rights and obtain the compensation you deserve. Call us at (718) 428-4949 for a free consultation.