The Law Firm of Richard Stelnik, Esq. provides aggressive and experienced legal representation to accident victims. The firm was founded in 1981 and it is conveniently located and easily accessible in lower Manhattan.

The firm represents accident victims who have sustained significant physical or psychological injuries (sometimes referred to as "personal injuries") and related financial damages. The firm understands that an accident that occurs in a split second can change the life of an accident victim forever - and the firm always fights hard for the rights of accident victims with this in mind.

Slip, trip and fall accidents frequently result in serious and debilitating injuries. They are typically caused by hazardous, unsafe or defective conditions on property. Hazardous conditions commonly encountered in New York include:

• A defective or broken sidewalk, street, stair, escalator, elevator or fire escape;
• Liquid or debris on a sidewalk, street, stair, floor, escalator or fire escape;
• Snow and ice on a street or sidewalk;
• A dangerous and unsafe construction site;
• A defective or unsafe scaffold.

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, the firm works with experienced accident investigators, engineers, medical professionals and others who assist the firm in preparing it's cases so that they are in a winning posture for trial.

The firm 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 or someone you know have been injured in a slip, trip or fall accident in New York, give the Law Firm of Richard Stelnik, Esq. 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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