Since 1979, the Law Office of Richard Stelnik has provided aggressive and experienced legal representation to slip, trip and fall victims.

The firm represents people who have sustained significant physical injuries due to slips, trips and falls.

Slip, trip and fall accidents frequently result in very serious and debilitating injuries such as hip fractures and fractured arms, wrists and legs. Hazardous conditions commonly encountered in New York include:

• A defective or broken sidewalk, street, stair, escalator, elevator or fire escape;
• Spills, food or debris on a sidewalk, street, stair, floor, escalator or fire escape;
• Uneven steps or walking surfaces;
• Hole in walking surface;
• Slippery walking surface;
• Mats or rugs not laying flat;
• Inadequate lighting;
• Lack of handrails;
• Uncovered cables, hoses or cords;
• Snow or ice on a street or sidewalk or steps;
• Improperly designed and maintained ramps;
• Slips, trips and falls in subways, busses and airplanes;
• Dangerous and unsafe construction sites;
• Defective or unsafe scaffolds.

Although many slip, trip and fall cases settle before trial, the firm's philosophy is to prepare every case as if it will actually go to trial. Therefore, it works with experienced accident investigators, engineers, medical professionals and others who assist the firm in meticulously preparing it's cases for trial.

The Law Office of Richard Stelnik offers a free initial consultation to people who have been injured in slip, trip and fall accidents in New York. It handles these cases on a contingency fee basis, so there is no legal fee unless a financial recovery is obtained. If you have been injured in a slip, trip or fall accident in New York, give us a telephone call at (212) 964-6430 or contact us by using the Online Contact Form to arrange for a free consultation.

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