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Slip and Fall Accidents

Slip and Fall Accidents

Holding property owners accountable for unsafe conditions serving Long Island and New York City areas.

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Licatesi Law Group provides legal representation for premises liability cases, holding property owners accountable for unsafe conditions. With over 30 years of experience in personal injury law, we serve Long Island and New York City areas.

Dangerous Conditions Leading to Slip and Fall Accidents

Property owners have a legal duty to maintain safe conditions for visitors. When they fail to address hazardous conditions, serious injuries can occur:

Holes and cracks in surfaces
Wet floors from spills or tracked-in moisture
Icy or snow-covered walkways
Broken steps or walkways
Broken or missing stairway railings
Obstacles in foot-traffic areas
Carpet imperfections or loose rugs

Liability Determination

To prove liability in slip and fall cases, our attorneys must demonstrate three key elements:

A dangerous condition existed

Evidence of the hazardous condition that caused the fall

The condition directly caused the accident

Clear connection between the hazard and your injuries

Property owner knew or should have known about the hazard

Proving notice and failure to address the dangerous condition

Our Legal Approach

Our experienced attorneys take a comprehensive approach to building your case:

Investigate property conditions

Thorough examination of the accident scene and conditions

Identify responsible parties

Determining all potentially liable property owners and managers

Locate expert witnesses

Working with specialists to strengthen your case

Negotiate with insurance companies

Pursuing fair compensation through settlement negotiations

Pursue litigation if necessary

Taking your case to court when settlement isn't adequate

Potential Damages

Victims of slip and fall accidents may recover compensation for various damages:

Medical costs
Lost income
Pain and suffering

Why Choose Licatesi Law Group for Your Slip and Fall Case

Proven Track Record

Our attorneys have successfully recovered millions for slip and fall victims across New York. We have over 40 years of experience holding negligent property owners accountable for dangerous conditions.

Thorough Investigation

We act quickly to preserve critical evidence - surveillance video, incident reports, maintenance records, and witness statements - before it disappears. Our investigators document conditions and establish liability.

Expert Network

We work with building safety experts, engineers, medical professionals, and economists to prove the property owner's negligence and demonstrate the full extent of your damages and future needs.

No Fees Unless We Win

We work on a contingency fee basis - you pay nothing upfront, and we only collect fees if we recover compensation for you. This allows injured victims to obtain experienced legal representation regardless of their financial situation.

Free Consultation • No Fees Unless We Win • Available 24/7

Slip and Fall Case Results

$1,021,235
Plaintiff was involved in an auto accident in Long Island sustaining an exacerbation of prior neck and back injuries resulting in spinal surgery and physical therapy. Following careful deliberation, a Suffolk County jury awarded plaintiff a verdict for pain and suffering in the amount of $1,021,235 after a minimal $50,000 pre-trial offer.
$800,000
A hardworking individual's life changed dramatically after an accident at an intersection, leading to severe injuries that required spine surgery. Beyond the physical pain, the accident brought significant emotional and financial hardship.
$650,000
The Licatesi Law Group obtained a $650,000 verdict for a 55 year-old woman who underwent discectomy after being rear-ended at a red light. The Defendant argued the accident was of minimal impact, and that the plaintiff had pre-existing conditions due to a previous spinal surgery. The last offer prior to trial was $12,500.
$899,940
69 year old female with underlying osteoporosis and preexisting spinal degeneration awarded as a result of a motor vehicle accident causing an acute T12 fracture of her spine.
$800,000
66 year old female passenger in a motor vehicle sustained a right distal tibial pilon fracture and a right lateral malleolus fracture both requiring open reduction internal fixation as well as a left knee medial meniscus tear with a left knee subchondral fracture requiring arthroscopic assisted open reduction internal fixation.
$1,605,413
The injured plaintiff was struck from behind on the Hutchinson State Parkway sustaining injuries to the neck, back, and left shoulder. The plaintiff underwent a lumbar fusion and left shoulder surgery. After trial, plaintiff was awarded $1,605,413.39.
$875,000
51 year old male was rear ended sustaining neck and back injuries and successfully resolved his case within eighteen months.
$950,000
63-year-old rear ended on the cross island parkway resulting in an anterior cervical discectomy and permanently disabling her from work
$500,000
58-year-old female with preexisting injuries was awarded the maximum recoverable amount of $500,000 at arbitration after being involved in a motor vehicle accident
$750,000
61 year old male was involved in a head on collision exacerbating his prior injuries which resulted in a one level cervical fusion and an arthroscopic shoulder surgery
$1,000,000
Plaintiff rear ended causing herniated discs requiring an ACDF.
$1,770,000
Plaintiff was involved in a car accident resulting in multiple disc herniations requiring percutaneous fluoroscopic-guided epidural treatment and lumbar fusion laminectomy.
$1,025,000
The victim was driving on Route 112, in Medford, when he was stopped at a red traffic signal. His vehicle's rear end was struck by a trailing vehicle and sustained injuries to his neck and shoulder.
$800,000
Plaintiff sustained L3-4 disc herniation; L4-5 disc herniation; L5-S1 disc herniation; T12-L1 disc bulge; L1-L2 disc bulge; L2-3 disc bulge; C6-7 disc herniation with ventral CSF impression; C3-4 disc bulge with impression; C4-5 disc bulge with impression; C5-6 disc bulge with impression; Anterior cervical diskectomy at C6-7 with intervertebral implant; arthrodesis of C6-7.
$650,000
Rear-end collision—Lumbar herniations—Surgery—Defendant contends claim should be considered extinguished as of time of subsequent collision a few years later—$1,000,000 policy—No income claims.
$1,250,000
47 year old male involved in a two car Motor Vehicle Accident during the course of his employment sustaining right shoulder impingement with subsequent surgery as well as multiple cervical and lumbar herniated discs requiring lower back surgery.
$1,300,000
47 year old male police officer injured as a result of surgical malpractice by an orthopedic surgeon resulting in an inability to work and permanent impairment of gait.

Injured in a Slip and Fall? We Can Help.

Don't let property owners escape responsibility for unsafe conditions. Contact us today for a free consultation.

516-227-2662

Slip and Fall Lawyers Serving New York

We represent slip and fall victims throughout the greater New York area

Brooklyn

Kings County

Queens

Queens County

Bronx

Bronx County

Manhattan

New York County

Staten Island

Richmond County

Nassau County

Long Island

Long Island

Nassau & Suffolk Counties

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to Hold Property Owners Accountable?

Contact Licatesi Law Group today for a free consultation. No fees unless we win your case.

516-227-2662