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Content reviewed by: Alex Shulman
- Last updated: Aug. 28, 2025
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Slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere. Thousands of people in New York City are injured every year from slip and fall accidents. These accidents are often likely to occur when property owners fail to address safety hazards on their premises. Poorly maintained sidewalks, slippery floors, and broken steps are all common safety hazards.
Have you been injured in a slip and fall accident in the Brooklyn area due to someone else’s negligence? If so, you may be entitled to compensation. Review your case with a Brooklyn slip and fall attorney at Shulman & Hill to learn more.
What Sets Shulman & Hill Apart in Slip and Fall Cases
We have a proven record of success in slip and fall cases, including multiple recoveries exceeding $1 million. Our team knows how to investigate dangerous property conditions, challenge insurance companies, and fight for the full value of your case.
Our personal injury and disability teams collaborate closely under one roof. That means you’re already in the right place if your slip and fall injury triggers other legal concerns. You won’t be passed around or forced to split your case between firms—we’re equipped to handle every aspect, all in one place, with a team that already knows your story.
Many of our clients have worked with us across multiple cases over several years. They trust us not just because of our results, but because of our reliability and strong personal support. Clients regularly mention team members by name and praise their patience, responsiveness, and genuine care throughout the legal process.
Slip and Fall Case Results
With just over a decade of experience, our firm has recovered over $700 million for our valued clients. Few personal injury law firms in Brooklyn have achieved the same level of consistent results in so little time. Here are just a few of the settlements and verdicts we’ve recovered in slip and fall cases:
- $4,900,000 for a plumber’s helper who slipped and fell on a faulty interior surface.
- $2,100,000 for a home health aide who slipped and fell on ice.
- $1,750,000 for a carpenter who suffered back injuries after tripping and falling at a construction site.
- $1,600,000 for a bus driver who injured her knees and shoulder after slipping and falling on ice in a bus lot.
- $750,000 for a security guard who suffered a neck injury after slipping and falling on ice at his workplace.
Causes of Brooklyn Slip & Fall Accidents
Slips and falls in Brooklyn often happen when property owners and managers carelessly overlook hazards, such as wet floors, uneven surfaces, and obstructed walkways.
You may have a valid legal claim if the responsible party owed you a duty of care to maintain or repair their property, and their failure to do so caused your injury. The following are some examples of scenarios that might give rise to a slip and fall claim:
- You tripped over an obstruction in a parking lot at night due to insufficient outdoor lighting.
- You slipped on a recently mopped floor because the employee who cleaned it failed to put out a warning sign.
- You tripped over a fallen item at the supermarket because employees failed to retrieve it in a reasonable time.
- You slipped on ice outside of a business because the owner failed to apply deicing agents promptly.
- You slipped over broken or loose flooring that the property owner should have repaired or replaced.
Meet with our personal injury lawyers in Brooklyn if you have been injured in circumstances similar to these examples. We can review your case to determine if you may be eligible to file a claim.
Who Is Responsible for Slip and Fall Injuries in Brooklyn?
Liability for a slip and fall injury depends largely on where the accident occurred. Property owners, managers, maintenance companies, or even government entities may be legally responsible if they fail to keep the property reasonably safe.
For example, if you slipped in a store aisle, the business owner or their employees may be liable for not inspecting the aisles or addressing a known hazard. If you fell in the hallway of your apartment building, the property management company could be responsible for ignoring tenants’ reports of poor lighting or loose floorboards. If you slipped on ice while walking on the sidewalk in a city park as a pedestrian, a city agency might be liable for your injuries.
Claims against a city or public agency involve shorter deadlines, so contact a lawyer quickly.
Seeking Compensation After a Brooklyn Slip & Fall Accident
Brooklyn residents can seek compensation for losses resulting from slip and fall accidents based on New York’s premises liability laws. These laws require property owners and other such parties to take reasonable steps to prevent hazards from causing harm to persons on their property.
You can file a claim against a negligent party’s insurance if your accident occurred because they failed to take such steps. To show your claim has merit, you must prove that:
- You were on the property at the time the accident occurred.
- The owner overlooked or created a hazard due to negligence and put you and others in danger.
Gathering proof that you have a right to compensation after a slip and fall accident may be difficult if you do not have relevant legal experience. To optimize your chances of recovering the compensation to which you may be entitled, enlist the help of our slip and fall law firm in Brooklyn. Our slip and fall attorneys will guide you through each step of the process and be your best source of legal advice.
Potential Consequences of a Brooklyn Slip & Fall Accident
Slips and falls can result in injuries ranging from minor bruises to life-altering head trauma. The more severe your injuries, the higher your compensation may be. However, all injuries have the potential to cause significant physical, emotional, and financial harm.
Injuries resulting from falls often require extensive medical treatment, resulting in major medical bills. You may also suffer lost wages if they’re severe enough to prevent you from working. Emotional trauma and lasting physical pain can also take a substantial toll on your well-being.
Our team is ready to investigate the full extent of how the accident has affected you and pursue maximum compensation for your damages.
Can I File a Claim if I Had a Slip and Fall Accident at Work?
Workers’ compensation insurance likely covers your workplace fall. This system allows you to seek compensation for medical care and lost wages regardless of who was at fault, but it typically bars you from suing your employer.
If someone other than your employer caused your fall, you may be eligible to file a separate personal injury claim. For instance, the fall may have resulted from the negligence of a property owner, contractor, or cleaning company. We can review the details of your case and help you pursue every available source of compensation.
How Our Brooklyn Slip & Fall Lawyers Can Help You
When you turn to us after a fall, we’ll leverage our vast resources to conduct a thorough investigation of the accident. This is key to proving that it was a result of someone else’s negligence. If an insurer tries to argue that the accident could have been your fault, we’ll be ready to present this evidence and challenge their claims.
Insurance companies often try to lowball accident victims, and our team is prepared to negotiate for fair compensation on your behalf. We know how to properly assess the compensation you may be entitled to and help you collect it. If we are unable to settle for a fair payout, we will fight on your behalf at trial.
You have enough on your plate after a serious injury. Let us handle the legal details while you rest and recover from your injuries. We’ll take care of the paperwork, determine who’s at fault for the accident, calculate your damages, and provide peace of mind every step of the way.
Why Choose Shulman & Hill
If you were injured on the job and need to discuss your legal options, you can receive a free consultation with Shulman & Hill. To connect with our team, call 212-221-1000, or contact us online using our convenient form.
One of our New York workers’ compensation lawyers can help you pursue the money you deserve after a workplace accident. With offices in Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, Manhattan, Staten Island, and Long Island, we’re proud to serve clients throughout New York City and New York State.
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