Hurt in a Slip and Fall in New York City?
Property owners have a legal duty to keep their premises safe. When they fail and you get hurt, they can be held responsible. No fee unless we win.
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What Caused Your Fall?
Slip and fall accidents on private property are almost always preventable. If your injury was caused by any of these unsafe conditions, you may have a strong premises liability claim.
Wet & Slippery Floors
Unmarked spills, freshly mopped surfaces, leaks, and tracked-in rain or snow.
Broken Steps & Handrails
Cracked treads, missing handrails, loose railings, and unsafe staircases.
Uneven Flooring & Holes
Lifted tiles, torn carpet, potholes, debris, and trip hazards in walkways.
Poor Lighting
Dim hallways, dark stairwells, and unlit parking areas that hide hazards.
Falling Objects & Ceilings
Merchandise from shelves, ceiling collapses, and water-damaged structures.
Neglected Common Areas
Lobbies, sidewalks, hallways, and entryways left in disrepair.
More Than One Party May Be Liable.
Identifying every responsible party is one of the most important (and most overlooked) steps in a premises liability case. We dig into ownership records, lease agreements, and maintenance contracts to find every available source of compensation.
- Property owners
- Landlords
- Property management companies
- Commercial tenants and retailers
- Contractors responsible for maintenance
- Building superintendents
Tripped on a NYC Sidewalk? You May Not Have to Sue the City.
Under NYC Administrative Code § 7-210, the legal responsibility for sidewalk maintenance has shifted away from the City. In most cases, the private property owner (commercial buildings, apartment complexes, or multi-family dwellings) is strictly liable for maintaining the sidewalk adjoining their property.
Whether you tripped on cracked pavement, a defective metal vault cover, or an icy walkway, we know how to identify the private owner and hold their insurance company accountable.
What You Should Do Right Now.
The steps you take in the hours and days after a fall can make or break your case. Here's our checklist.
Get Medical Care
See a doctor immediately, even if you feel okay. Some injuries surface days later.
Photograph the Hazard
Take pictures of the scene, the condition that caused your fall, and your injuries.
Get Witness Information
Names and phone numbers of anyone who saw what happened.
Request an Incident Report
Ask the store or building manager to document the fall in writing.
Don't Give Recorded Statements
Insurance companies will use your words against you. Talk to a lawyer first.
Preserve Your Shoes & Clothing
These can become critical evidence about what really happened.
Real Cases. Real Recoveries.
A few examples of past case results from our firm. Each case is unique.
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Hundreds of millions recovered for injury victims across NYC.
The Dearie Law Firm has nearly four decades of experience fighting on behalf of New Yorkers: slip and fall victims, construction workers, 9/11 first responders, and accident survivors. We don't get paid unless we win for you.
38+ Years in NYC Courts
We've been litigating personal injury cases in every NYC borough since 1987, including hundreds of slip and fall and premises liability claims.
We Identify Every Liable Party
Property owners, landlords, management companies, contractors. We pursue every available source of recovery.
Contingency Fee Cases
Most cases are handled on a contingency-fee basis. Free initial consultation: in person, by phone, or at your home or place of convenience.
What you get when you call us.
- No fee unless we win
- Free, confidential case review, 24/7
- Spanish-speaking staff available
- Home, hospital & remote consultations
- All five NYC boroughs covered
- Same-day response to new claims
The clock is already running.
Evidence disappears. Witnesses forget. Deadlines pass. One call protects your claim. Free consultation. No fee unless we win.