Bhurtel Law Firm provides you with reliable legal advice if you have been injured due to a premises defect, hazard or danger. Our attorney has the experience to help you receive compensation from the owner of the property where your accident occurred. Slip and fall accidents have many causes, including:

Slippery surface

Foreign object on floor

Hole in walking surface

Unsafe stairs

Construction site hazards

Poor lighting

Uneven flooring

How long do I have to establish my claim?

The first question to ask is who is responsible for my injury? If the government is responsible, one typically only has 90 days from the date of your injury to establish their claim. This includes the State of New York, New York City and the MTA. Please see our section on Municipality Liability for more information.

If your injury occurred due to a private property owner, then you typically have three years from the date of your injury to establish your claim. However, see an attorney and get legal advice as soon as possible. Bhurtel Law Firm can help you evaluate your claim.

How do I get a fair settlement?

In any premises case, you must prove that the property owner was negligent. Under New York law, property owners must use reasonable care to keep their property safe. To be compensated by the property owner after a slip and fall accident, you must prove that the owner (or employee) of the premises:

·      Knew or should have known of the dangerous condition on the property

·      Failed to correct the problem or post an adequate warning

If you are physically able to do so after your accident, you should collect all evidence available before you leave the place where the slip and fall occurred. Our attorneys recommend that you do the following before leaving the scene:

·      Get medical attention: Make sure you receive pre-hospital care immediately if you are injured. Seek medical advice as soon as possible after the accident to evaluate your injuries and begin treatment.

·      Take photos: Get pictures of the accident scene and your injuries

·      Talk to witnesses: Get names of witnesses at the scene and their contact information

·      File an accident report: File an accident report with the business and get a copy

·      Gather all evidence: Save your shoes for evidence and preserve the item that caused your fall

Contact us for a free consultation – We are ready to establish and pursue your premises claim!

Bhurtel Law Firm provides flexible hours at its office in NYC. Our attorneys serve clients in New York City Area (Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx, Staten Island), Long Island (Suffolk and Nassau), and the entirety of New York State. If you cannot make it to our office, we come to your home.

Contact us by email at info@attorneybhurtel.com or call us at 212-461-4628. In personal injury cases, we offer free initial consultations and are compensated on a contingency-fee basis, which means you owe us nothing unless you receive compensation. We speak English Nepali, Hindi, and Urdu.

Please be advised that past results do not guarantee future results. Please take notice that this is not legal advice. This is an advertisement. If you need legal advice, please contact Bhurtel Law Firm.