David Resnick & Associates, P.C., a New York City personal injury law firm, announced a $1,300,000 settlement before trial for a Manhattan woman who suffered catastrophic injuries after slipping and falling on water outside an elevator in her residential building. The settlement, secured by attorney Philip Monier, was reached in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, New York County, where the firm had filed a slip-and-fall lawsuit.
The 52-year-old plaintiff sustained injuries to her right hip, both knees, ankle, and spine, requiring surgeries on her hip and ankle. According to Monier, the injuries have significantly limited her ability to perform daily activities, including walking, bending, exercising, and sitting. She can no longer manage regular household chores or sit or stand for extended periods. The building owner, a major New York City landlord, initially denied negligence, arguing that no complaints had been made about the condition and that they lacked notice of the slipping hazard.
“Even though the building owner is one of the biggest landlords in the City of New York, they argued that they acted reasonably and were not responsible for the Plaintiff's injuries and damages — even though they allowed the condition to exist for an unreasonable period of time and did nothing to eliminate its presence,” Monier said. He added, “We believe that while this million-dollar settlement cannot undo the injuries and damage that she suffered, it will assist my client in living with the residual disabilities caused as a result of the defendant's negligence for the rest of her life.”
David Resnick & Associates, P.C., based in Midtown Manhattan, represents clients throughout New York City who have been seriously injured due to others' negligence. Founded in 1998, the firm has a reputation for securing high-value settlements and verdicts in personal injury matters, including slip-and-fall accidents, auto accidents, pedestrian injuries, subway and escalator accidents, tenant injuries, construction injuries, and other negligence claims. The firm aims to maximize compensation for clients' damages.
