Slip and Fall

Common Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents

Slip and fall accidents happen when property owners fail to maintain safe conditions on their premises. Common hazards include:

• Wet or slippery floors without proper warning signs
• Uneven or broken floor surfaces
• Untreated ice, snow, or puddles
• Poor lighting that obscures hazards
• Obstacles and obstructions in walkways
• Broken or missing handrails
• Defective stairs or steps

What You Must Prove

Slip and fall claims fall under premises liability law. To succeed, your attorney must establish:

1. Duty of care: The property owner had an obligation to keep the premises reasonably safe.
2. Breach: The owner failed to address or warn of the hazardous condition.
3. Causation: The hazardous condition directly caused your injury.
4. Damages: You suffered measurable harm — medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering.

Evidence is critical. Property owners and their insurers will fight these claims aggressively. Our attorneys gather evidence quickly, before it disappears.

How We Help

Our Buffalo slip and fall attorneys handle every aspect of your claim:

• Gathering evidence — photos, incident reports, surveillance footage, witness statements
• Consulting medical and liability experts
• Managing all communications with the property owner’s insurance company
• Handling paperwork and court filings
• Negotiating maximum settlements
• Representing you at trial if necessary

Compensation Available

A successful premises liability claim can recover:

• Medical expenses — past and future
• Lost wages and loss of earning capacity
• Pain and suffering
• Wrongful death damages when a slip and fall results in death

In New York, you have three years from the date of the accident to file a premises liability lawsuit.