New York City Accident Attorneys Retail Store Injuries
One of the most frequent questions that our New York City Personal Injury Lawyers and White Plains accident attorneys are asked is “I got hurt in a store, can I sue?”. The answer is that you can sue the store, if they were negligent, in the maintenance of the property or they actively created a danagerous condition. Contary to popular belief, the store is not automatically liable just because someone got hurt on their property. All property owners and companies that lease commercial property are responsible to keep their property in a reasonably safe condition and if they cause a dangerous condition or allow a dangerous condition to exist without remedying or repairing it, then they can be sued for compensation for personal injuries.
The store needs to be safe for the customer
If you were injured in a retail store, restaurant, supermarket or big box store, you may have a right to seek monetary damages for your injuries. When you go to a store to spend your hard earned money, the store has a responsibility to make sure their property is reasonably safe. Our New York City accident attorneys have decades of experience in suing retail stores for unsafe conditions. So whether a display fell on you, or whether you slipped and fell on ice in front of the store, or the store’s employees failed to clean up a spill, our New York City and Westchester accident attorneys have the experience to bring your case to a successful resolution.
All stores have a responsibility to provide a safe premises.
What are the most common types of accidents at retail stores?
One of the most frequent questions our White Plains and NYC accident lawyers are asked is “Can I sue a store if I got hurt?” Our New York personal injury lawyers and White Plains accident lawyers have handled virtually every type of accident or injury case that can happen at a retail store in New York. So whether you slipped and fell on ice or a mopped floor, or got hurt because improperly stocked products or a display fell on you, our Westchester and NYC personal injury lawyers have the experience to get you the compensation that you deserve.
Unsafely Stacked Materials and Products
If you were injured in a store because something fell on you, whether it was a material that wasn’t stacked correctly or a shelf that was overloaded with materials, our accident attorneys in New York and personal injury lawyers in White Plains, know that the store is at fault for your injuries. The stores have an obligation to store their products in a manner that does not cause an injury to their customer. If you were hurt because a store was negligent in how they stored or displayed their products, call our accident attorneys in our New York or White Plains law office today.
Spills and Leaks – Slip and Fall Accidents
If you had a slip and fall accident in a store in White Plains or New York City, call our New York accident attorneys for a consultation. Retail stores can be sued where allow their store to be unsafe and liquid on a store floor is one of the many hazards that stores are required to clean up and repair. If you slipped and fell becuase a machine, such as a freezer was leaking, or whether another customer spilled something in a lane, you can sue if the problem was there for a sufficient amount of time for the store’s employees to clean it up.
Conveyor Belt Accidents
If you were checking out, and an item fell off of the coneyor belt and injured you, then you can sue. Our New York City accident attorneys know that industry standards require an adequate gaurd along the edge of the conveyor belt to prevent items from falling. Also if you were snagged and injured by a part of the conveyor belt that moved and was not properly gaurded, you may be able to sue for compensation.
Unsafe Entrance and Egress
If you tripped and fell or slipped and fell because of a dangerous condition in front of a store or in the area of their entrance you may have a lawsuit. Our New York City accident lawyers know that retail stores have a responsibility to provide their customers with a safe egress and entrance. So if you slipped and fell on ice or a cracked sidewalk, you may be able to sue the store for your injuries. Call our NYC accident lawyers or our Westchester personal injury lawyers today for a free consultation.
Failure to Warn – Wet Floor
If the store’s employees mopped the floor and failed to put out a warning sign, then you have a lawsuit, if you slipped and fell. All retail stores have a duty to warn of dangerous or hazardous conditions which can result in an injury, including a wet floor. If you slipped and fell on a recently wet floor at a retail store, call our NYC accident attorneys or our White Plains injury lawyers to discuss your case in more detail.
Let Our Experience Work for You
Our New York City accident attorneys and White Plains personal injury lawyers are veterans of the New York Court system. From our combined six decades of experience, our New York accident lawyers know how to handle your case to get you the best result possible. Our attorneys have handled cases in Manhattan, the Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, Rockland and Westchester.
Our New York City office is located in Midtown Manhattan, a block from the iconic Herald Squre, and two blocks from Penn Station and the Manhattan mall. We are also a short walk from the 6 train and Grand Central Station.
Our Westchester office is located in downtown White Plains, between Mamaroneck Avenue and South Broadway. We are walking distance from the Westchester Supreme Court and the Federal Court.
NYC Office: (212) 858-0503
White Plains Office: (914) 574-8330
Law Office of Michael H. Joseph, PLLC
The Law Office of Michael H. Joseph, PLLC, has been helping injured victims recover compensation for their injuries for over 25 years. Our attorneys are members of several prestigious organizations, including:
- New York State Trial Lawyers Association
- American Association for Justice
- New York County Bar Association
- Westchester County Bar Association
To request your free initial consultation with our team, call our New York City office at (212) 858-0503 or our White Plains office at (914) 574-8330. You can also request a case review online.
