A 38-year-old woman has received a $1.925 million settlement from a premises liability lawsuit after she slipped and fell on a wet and slippery staircase in her New York City building. The settlement, secured by attorney Philip Monier of David Resnick & Associates, P.C., was reached before trial in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, New York County.
The woman sustained tears in the labrum of both hips, along with injuries to her spine and neck. Following the accident, she spent several months in rehabilitation and underwent surgery to repair the hip tears. The injuries have significantly limited her ability to walk, bend, sit, perform household chores, or enjoy activities with her children. According to the lawsuit, the building owner and managing agent failed to take reasonable steps to prevent the hazardous condition.
The defendants argued that the fall occurred during a period of snow and cold weather, claiming they were not required to cover all floors with mats or continuously remove moisture tracked onto the stairs. They also asserted they did not create the wet conditions and lacked notice of them. However, Monier was prepared to call medical and economic experts to demonstrate the extent of the woman's injuries and their long-term impact.
“When an accident happens as a result of someone's negligence or failure to use reasonable care, the injured party deserves to be fully compensated not only for what that person has gone through since the date of the accident, but also for what the person will go through in the future, for the rest of that person's life,” Monier said. “The proceeds from this settlement will help our client deal with her continuing pain and functional difficulties.”
This case underscores the importance of premises liability, particularly during inclement weather when property owners must take reasonable steps to prevent hazardous conditions. The settlement will provide financial support for the victim's ongoing medical needs and rehabilitation. David Resnick & Associates, P.C., founded in 1998, represents injury victims throughout New York City, handling slip-and-fall accidents, auto accidents, pedestrian injuries, and other negligence claims. More information is available at the firm's website.
