What to do if I Slip & Fall
The actions that you take after a slip, trip and fall injury on a New York sidewalk are very important in determining how your case will be resolved. If you have been injured as a result of slipping tripping and falling as a result of a defective New York sidewalk, there are several preliminary steps you should take:
- Although not legally required in New York, it can be helpful to report the incident to the police. Of course, if you need medical attention, call the police or an ambulance immediately;
- Take photographs of the area and carefully map out where the defective sidewalk is in relation to surrounding buildings and streets. This is very helpful in determining whether the City has received a prior notification regarding the particular sidewalk where you fell;
- Take the names and contact information of any witness to your slip, trip and fall. With proper contact information, these witnesses can always be reached at a later date;
- Do not speak or give any written statements to any investigator unless instructed by our office, doing so may harm your slip, trip and fall case.
The laws surrounding a slip, trip and fall on a New York sidewalk are complicated and have recently undergone significant change. In order to preserve your legal rights and avoid inadvertently waiving them, it is important that you contact an experienced slip, trip and fall attorney at your earliest convenience.
If you or someone you know in the Brooklyn, New York or surrounding area, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Connecticut has slipped, tripped and fallen and needs the assistance of an experienced personal injury attorney, then contact us at 866-435-3765 or via our convenient contact form to speak with one of our attorneys.