When a Fall Is the Property Owner's Fault, Not Yours
Suffolk County averages approximately 9,944 emergency department visits per year for fall-related injuries among adults 65 and older — among the highest county totals in New York State, according to
New York State Department of Health data. Many of those injuries happen on properties where a known hazard went unaddressed, a spill went unmarked, or routine maintenance never got done. That is not bad luck. That is negligence, and New York law holds property owners responsible for it.
Dallas Law represents slip and fall victims across Long Island, New York City, and Westchester. We investigate quickly — preserving surveillance footage, documenting conditions, and building the evidence record before it disappears — and we pursue full compensation for medical costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
Where Slip and Fall Accidents Happen — and Who Can Be Held Liable
Premises liability claims arise across a wide range of property types. The location of your accident determines who is responsible and what deadlines apply to your claim.
- Grocery stores and retail shops
- Restaurants and food courts
- Apartment buildings and rental properties
- Parking lots and parking garages
- Sidewalks and public walkways
- Government-owned property (special notice requirements apply — see below)
- Construction sites
Slippery or Wet Floors
Unmarked spills or recently mopped floors in stores and offices can cause dangerous falls. We investigate staff policies and surveillance footage.
Broken or Uneven Sidewalks
Property owners and municipalities are responsible for safe walking surfaces. If poor maintenance caused your fall, you may have a claim.
Loose Carpeting or Flooring
Tripping hazards like unsecured rugs or uneven tiles often lead to injury in homes, apartments, and commercial spaces.
Poor Lighting
Inadequate lighting in stairwells, hallways, or parking lots can contribute to falls — and property owners may be liable.
Falls on Ice or Snow
Failure to remove or treat icy walkways in a timely manner can lead to serious injury. We pursue claims against landlords, business owners, or maintenance companies.
How Insurance Companies Fight Slip and Fall Claims — and How We Fight Back
Two defenses come up in virtually every slip and fall case. Knowing them in advance puts you in a better position.
"The Hazard Was Open and Obvious"
Insurers argue that if a hazard was visible, you should have avoided it — and therefore the property owner bears no responsibility. New York courts have consistently held that open and obvious conditions can still give rise to liability when the property owner should have corrected them. Visibility does not eliminate duty.
"You Were Partly at Fault"
New York follows a comparative negligence standard, which means that even if you are found partially responsible for the accident, you can still recover a proportional share of your damages. If the insurer assigns you 20% of the fault, you recover 80% of your damages. An attorney's job is to challenge inflated fault assignments and ensure the evidence tells an accurate story.
We build slip and fall cases around documentation — surveillance video, maintenance logs, incident reports, witness statements, and expert analysis — so that the property owner's version of events is not the only one in the room.
What Slip and Fall Victims Ask Before Making the Call
These cases can be complex — here’s what you need to know.
The Firm Clients Come Back to Recommend
Slip and fall cases aren't always taken seriously — by property owners, by insurers, or by attorneys who don't see them as worth pursuing. Our clients know we treated their case differently. That's why they send us their friends and family when they need help.
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You Didn't Cause This. You Shouldn't Have to Absorb the Cost.
A free consultation with Dallas Law costs nothing and determines everything — which deadline applies to your case, who is liable, and what your claim is worth. We represent slip and fall victims across Long Island and New York City with no upfront fees and no charge unless we recover for you.