There are countless reasons a person might experience a slip or trip accident. However, certain hazardous conditions significantly raise the risk of these incidents, such as:

• Wet or slick surfaces
• Buckled carpets
• Loose mats, rugs, or floorboards
• Damaged or poorly constructed staircases
• Uneven flooring or sidewalks
• Holes or depressions in walkways
• Obstructed paths with hidden hazards

Any of these conditions could indicate negligence by a property owner, potentially giving you grounds for a personal injury claim. This applies to a wide range of locations—whether you’re shopping in a supermarket, dining at a restaurant, or walking along the deck of a ferry, slip-and-fall accidents can occur virtually anywhere in New York.

Such accidents happen in both public spaces and private homes. For instance, in New York City, cracked and damaged sidewalks pose a significant tripping hazard. The Big Apple Pothole and Sidewalk Protection Committee has recorded over 700,000 sidewalk defects, demonstrating the scope of the issue. If you are injured on a defective sidewalk, multiple parties, including the city or nearby property owners, may be held liable.

Slip and falls can also happen during recreational activities or while working, particularly in high-risk jobs like construction. In fact, according to the NYC Department of Buildings, worker falls account for over 46% of all construction-related injuries in 2021, making them the most common type of accident on construction sites.

No matter where your fall occurred, if someone else’s negligence contributed to it, you deserve compensation. Reach out to our experienced slip-and-fall team 911PI in New York by calling +1 (212) 229-1111 or by filling out our free case evaluation form to explore your legal options.