Slips and Falls, Dog Bites, Stairway Accidents

Slip and fall accidents occur when a person falls or is injured on private property. The New York injury lawyers at Rappaport, Glass, Greene & Levine represents those injured by owner negligence on premises, dog bites, stairway accidents, and construction site injuries. Inadequate lighting or a lack of warning signs are examples of negligent property maintenance. We help the injured obtain compensation for medical bills, lost time from work, pain and suffering, and permanent or temporary disability.

ACCIDENT LAWYERS for Manhattan, Long Island and the Greater New York area

Accidents frequently occur when a person falls or is injured in other ways while on the property of another person. Examples of these types of accidents can include but are not limited to:

Unsafe design and/or construction of property
Property that has fallen into disrepair
Dangerous and unmarked ditches or culverts
Improperly maintained equipment, furniture or furnishings
Overgrown or uncontrolled landscaping
Inadequate lighting
Slippery/wet walking surfaces
Defects, holes or obstructions in walking surfaces
Inadequate snow or ice removal
Dog bites and attacks by pets

These are all examples of premises liability cases. Too often, property and business owners neglect the condition of their property and create dangerous and hazardous conditions for others who come into contact with it. Slippery surfaces, due to spills or ice, poor lighting, and any other reasonably preventable condition create a dangerous nuisance. Property owners who allow such conditions to exist on their premises are negligent.

In a premises liability case, you must be able to prove that your injury occurred on another person's property due to the negligence of the owner (or lessee) of that property. You must be able to prove that the owner knew about the dangerous condition which caused your injury. If you cannot prove that the owner knew about the dangerous condition, you must be able to prove that the owner should have known. Finally, you must be able to prove that you were injured, and that your injury was a result of the dangerous condition.

The most common defense against a slip and fall accident is when the defendant denies having any knowledge of the dangerous condition on the premises. Another defense is to deny that it exists altogether.

In most cases, the law will say a property owner "should have known" about a dangerous condition when it existed for such an amount of time that a reasonably careful and considerate person, under similar circumstances, would have discovered it. Finally, another common defense is to claim that you were not injured, aggravated an old injury, or only have a temporary injury. Whenever an injury occurs, it is important to photograph exactly what caused your accident, get the names and contact information of any witnesses, and contact an experienced attorney.

Proving that the owner was at fault may require expert testimony. The law firm of RGG&L consults with numerous professionals who are available to testify in cases requiring expert testimony. RGG&L can help you recover for damages such as:

Medical bills
Lost time from work
Permanent or temporary disability
Pain and suffering

If you have questions or concerns about an injury you sustained while on the property of a business or an individual, contact RGG&L today to discuss your case and your legal options.

Blog for Slips and Falls, Dog Bites, Stairway Accidents

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Frightening Facts About New York Dog Bites
Description: There are some alarming statistics relating to dog bites. Read this article to learn more about the frequency and types of dog bite cases. If you have sustained a dog bite injury in Long Island, Manhattan, Brooklyn or other area of New York, you should contact a Long Island personal injury attorney at the law firm of Rappaport, Glass, Greene and Levine at 800.734.9445.
New York Dog Attack Can Lead to a Lifelong Fear of Dogs
Description: Physical injuries aren’t the only ones suffered by dog bite victims. Read this article to learn more about the emotional trauma following a New York dog attack, including a debilitating fear of dogs. If you or a loved one has been the victim of a dog bite, contact an experienced New York dog bite lawyer at the law firm of Rappaport, Glass, Greene and Levine at 800.734.9445.
Dangerous Dog Breeds
Description: Rappaport, Glass, Greene and Levine is an injury law firm based in the borough of Manhattan in New York City. For over four decades we have offered legal counsel to injury victims in Manhattan, Long Island, the Bronx, Queens and Brooklyn. We have helped victims of medical malpractice, construction accidents, slips and falls, car and truck accidents, motorcycle accidents and accidents due to the negligence of city employees. We also offer legal assistance for those who have been injured due to bites from dogs that were uncontrolled. If you or a loved one has suffered from a dog bite, contact the law offices of Rappaport, Glass, Greene and Levine for a free legal consultation today.
Dog Fights Endanger People, Too
Description: Dog fighting is a barbaric subculture that is not only cruel to dogs, but also dangerous to innocent people.
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