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Structural damages to a building, often due to age or wear and tear, can be a significant cause of slip and fall accidents. Uneven steps, parking lot potholes, cracked sidewalks, broken tiles or torn carpeting can create dangerous situations for visitors to a building. Keep in mind that proving negligence requires that a New York slip and fall accident lawyer to prove the property owner knew or should have known about the problem and failed to repair it. Occasionally, a slip and fall accident attorney can prove negligence by violation of a statute.

Building owners must also ensure that the building's structure is in compliance with applicable building codes. For example, handrails and other similar structures typically must be installed at a certain general height. If a slip and fall accident occurs on a stairway that lacked appropriate handrails, and the lack thereof caused injuries, you may have a valid claim against the building owner for violating building codes.

If possible, you should inspect the area where you fell, and try to determine what caused you to fall. Be sure to write down the names, addresses and phone numbers of anyone in the vicinity where the incident occurred - both those who saw you fall, and others who were there after the incident - since our accident lawyers will likely need them as witnesses on your behalf. Even if someone did not see the slip and fall accident, they could describe your pain and the conditions of the floor, lighting, or other hazard immediately.

If the slip and fall accident occurred in a store or place of business, speak with the manager or supervisor on duty. They should make a record of the incident, being sure to get a copy of anything prepared. If anyone (especially an employee, supervisor or manager) makes a comment suggesting that this has occurred before, or that they were aware of the condition before your fall, obtain this person's name and job title. Your slip and fall accident attorney will also need the name, address, and phone number of anyone else who heard him or her make the statement.

Photographs of the area should be taken as soon as possible. A property owner might move to quickly correct dangerous conditions if they feel you may be filing a claim for injuries. If you happen to slip on any substance on the floor, obtain a sample of the substance if possible. After receiving appropriate initial medical treatment, contact our slip and fall accident lawyers experienced in handling these types of accident claims.

If you've suffered from a slip, trip and fall injury, we can help you pursue compensation for medical bills, lost wages and more.

Contact our attorneys today for a free consultation.