New York City Slip and Fall Accident Attorneys

Greenstein & Milbauer, LLP — NYC, Long Island, Westchester County

New York's streets are so poorly maintained that city lawmakers have devised strategies to minimize litigation costs resulting from trip- or slip-and-fall accidents. These provisions either shift the responsibility for defective sidewalks to nearby private property owners or make it more difficult for accident victims to file claims against the City.

Unfortunately, it seems that preventing injury through proper infrastructure maintenance is not a city priority. Apparently, it is easier and cheaper to blame the victims.

If you've suffered a sidewalk ice injury or been hurt because of an uneven sidewalk, accident lawyers at Greenstein & Milbauer, LLP can help you pursue compensation for medical bills, lost wages and more. For a free consultation at our Harlem offices, contact us.

Our firm represents people who have been injured in New York City, Long Island and Westchester County slip-and-fall accidents. While many people, including some lawyers, see slip-and-fall cases as simple, run-of-the-mill type claims, in reality many of them are not. This is especially true when the accident occurs on a city street or sidewalk.

In large part, this is due to 2003 New York City laws that in many instances shift the responsibility for accidents caused by defective or dangerous sidewalks onto private property owners. If New York City is the proper party to be sued for an accident (in some cases, a third party such as a public utility company may have caused the defect), a written claim must be filed within 90 days of the accident or the opportunity to pursue a claim will be lost.

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Call our Harlem law offices in New York City or contact us online. For your convenience, we offer evening, weekend, in-home and hospital appointments and handle cases on a contingency fee basis. There are no hidden or up front costs, and you pay no attorney fees unless we obtain compensation for you.