In a Long Island trip and fall accident jury trial, a jury would be instructed by the judge that: A person or entity “in control” of property has a duty, under New York law: to use reasonable care to keep the premises in a reasonably safe condition for the protection of all persons whose presence is reasonably foreseeable.”
New York Pattern Jury Instruction 2:90,
This begins the determination of the standard of care to an individual who comes upon the premises of another in Long Island, and trips and fall due to a breach of that standard of care.
At the Law Office of Lisa S. Fine, P.C., we will seek compensation for all of your losses – past, present, and future – including:
- Pain and suffering
- Medical expenses
- Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
- Emotional distress
- Loss of consortium
Types of Trip and Fall Accidents
- Clutter
- Contrast between floors, walls, doors, and stairs
- Design defects
- Environmental conditions
- Improper safety practices
- Loose cables and electrical cords
- Loose mats, carpets, and floorboards
- Obstructions and obstructed view
- Narrow walkways
- Poor housekeeping
- Poor lighting
- Poor maintenance
- Poor training
- Potholes and other roadway and sidewalk defects
- Stray cords and wires
- Torn carpeting or flooring
- Uneven, cracked, and broken surfaces
- Unlit or inadequately lit stairways
- Unpainted curbs and ramps
- Unsafe ladders, stairs, and handrails
Victims of trip and fall injuries are dealing with:
- Broken bones and dislocations
- Cuts and lacerations
- Bruising and swelling
- Sprains and strains
- Head, back and neck injuries
- Muscle and tendon tears
- Whiplash
- Concussion
- Facial trauma
- Internal bleeding and organ damage
- Nerve damage
- Scars and disfigurement
- Mental and psychological trauma
- Catastrophic injuries, including amputation, traumatic brain injury, and paralysis
- Death