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Slip & Fall Lawsuits – What You Should Know Before Filing A Claim

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Slipping and falling are the incidents that everyone has faced at least once in their lifetime, if not more. These incidents can be very hazardous for one as they can lead to severe injuries. Such injuries may require a trip to hospital, stitches, medical treatment and in some worst case, lifetime treatment. And the lost wages are another thing that you have to worry about.

In overall, slipping and falling is an incident that can cost you a lot. So, why not claim justice for your sufferings? When it is another party or person’s fault that you slipped or tripped and fell, you are entitled to claim justice and financial compensation to recover from the damages caused by the incident.




Here are some aspects that you should know about such lawsuits –

  • A property’s owner is responsible for maintaining the premises to ensure that it is safe for pedestrians or other people. If not, then the victim is entitled to file a claim against the owner.
  • There are many factors like ice, snow, wet floors, and uneven pavement that can lead you to trip, slip, and fall. Defective, missing, or non-sturdy handrails may result in a person falling on staircases.
  • You can file a claim against the party at fault to recover financial compensation for injuries, mental suffering and lost wages.
  • In your claim, you will have to prove that you suffered a serious injury due to the incidents. For this purpose, you will require to document the existence and severity of your injury.
  • You should gather evidence that prove the fault of the defender or other party in court. It includes pictures, medical reports, a report with the appropriate channel such as landlord, management company and more.

Furthermore, hire a professional attorney like Stephanie Ovadia to represent your case.

Stephanie Ovadia is an experienced lawyer who practices in personal injury cases in New York.

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3 Common Types of Personal Injury Cases

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There are a variety of different situations that can lead to personal injury case, but not every situation is going to lead to liability. The most important thing to understand is how you can get the compensation for your injuries by hiring the right lawyer.



Listed below are some of the most common types of personal injury cases.

Medical malpractice

Medical malpractice case arises when a doctor or other health care professional has been acting in a negligent manner that may result in some mishappening. People expect health care professionals to work carefully in a professional matter. In case of any negligence it can lead to catastrophic results. Medical negligence occurs when professionals failed to provide care that meets the standard of care that any professional doctor would give in similar circumstances.

Wrongful death

While money can’t replace the loss of a family member, in case of wrongful death due to the negligence of another party, money loss may accumulate, a settlement can help you feel financially secure and help bring peace of mind.

Wrongful death suits can help you recover the expenses due to wrongful death, along with other costs, such as loss of salary, pain and suffering, benefits, and/or other emotional injury that adds to the grief a family is undergoing.

Slip and fall

A slip and fall is a type of personal injury where a person slips, or falls or trips due to dangerous conditions. Slip and falls are a type of liability claim where it is supposed that a person’s slip, trip, or fall as a result of entity's’ negligence.

If you think you have a personal injury case, you can contact the well qualified and experienced lawyers like the law office of Stephanie Ovadia, who  provides personal injury legal assistance for people on Long Island and surrounding areas. She handles all types of personal injury matters, from road accidents to medical malpractice claims.

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Know your Slip, Trip, and Fall Accident To File A Claim

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Slip, trip, and fall accidents are quite common. And most of the times, clumsiness is not the reason behind them. Usually, people are not in fault as they become victims of these accidents due to dangerous conditions on the property of another. It is the responsibility of a property owner to ensure that the premises are free of dangers.


Slip, Trip, and Fall Accident Attorney - Stephanie Ovadia

Or if there are any issues like wet floor, they need to put proper warning to warn off people. But, if you slip, trip, fall and get injured due to an accident caused by property owners’ negligence, then you may be eligible for financial compensation by filing a claim for personal injury.

However, before filing a claim, you need to know more about the type and reasons behind your accident.

Slipping – Slipping is the accident when a person slips on a walking surface losing balance. People usually slip due to slippery surfaces like wet floors. It is the responsibility of property owner to warn people about these dangers.

Tripping – Tripping accidents occur when a person’s foot collides with an object on a walking surface, which results in a fall. Damaged floor or an object on the surface is usually the reason behind these incidents.

Falling – Falling accidents usually are a result of slipping or tripping. And, there are two levels of these incidents, one in which the victim falls on the same level. The other one is, in which a person falls on various levels, which usually happens on stairs. Both types of these accidents can result in severe injuries.

And, to file a claim for your injuries, you need a professional attorney like Stephanie Ovadia.

Stephanie Ovadia is a noted attorney who provides legal assistance in personal injury related lawsuits. She has more than 3 decades of experience in legal field. She received a B.A. in Political Science from the SUNY Binghamton in the year of 1980. Over the years, she has helped many personal injury victims in obtaining compensation for their injuries and damages.

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