David Resnick & Associates, P.C., a New York personal injury law firm, has obtained a $1.925 million settlement for a 38-year-old woman who suffered catastrophic injuries after slipping and falling on a wet and slippery staircase in her building. The settlement was reached before trial, with attorney Philip Monier representing the plaintiff.
The slip-and-fall lawsuit was filed in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, New York County, seeking compensation for serious physical injuries and disruption to daily life. The woman alleged that she sustained tears in the labrum of both hips, as well as injuries to her spine and neck. Following the accident, she required surgery to repair the hip tears and was confined to rehabilitation services for several months. The injuries limited her ability to perform daily activities such as walking, bending, and sitting, and prevented her from completing household chores or enjoying activities with her children.
The building owner and managing agent contended that the fall occurred during a period of snow and cold-weather precipitation, arguing 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 lasting impact on her life.
"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."
David Resnick & Associates, P.C., founded in 1998, represents victims of injury and negligence throughout the New York City area. The firm handles a wide range of personal injury matters, including slip-and-fall accidents, auto accidents, pedestrian injuries, subway and escalator accidents, tenant injuries, construction injuries, and other negligence claims.
