• TAKE PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE HAZARDOUS AREA

  • TAKE PHOTOGRAPHS OF YOUR INJURIES, CLOTHING, AND SHOES

  • FILE AN INCIDENT REPORT WITH THE STORE MANAGER OR PERSON IN CHARGE OF MAINTENANCE OF THE PROPERTY

  • OBTAIN CONTACT INFORMATION FROM ANY WITNESSES

  • DETERMINE IF THERE ARE CAMERAS IN THE AREA THAT MAY HAVE CAPTURED THE INCIDENT

  • INFORM THE ATTORNEY IF PRIOR COMPLAINTS WERE MADE

Tripping and slipping hazards due to snow and ice, dangerous sidewalks, dangerous parking lots, wet floors, unlit stairwells, defective design of the area, and discarded debris, can lead to significant and catastrophic injuries. If you become the victim of a slip or trip and fall accident, there a number of things you should do to preserve your legal rights.

If you are unable to take photographs, Robert Menna or an investigator will visit the scene and obtain as much information as possible.

The laws involving slip and trip and falls varies between counties, cities and villages. Robert Menna understands these laws and will determine if fault applies to the building owner, home owner, store tenant, or the City, Village or Town.

Property owners have an obligation to keep their property, including the sidewalk, in a safe condition.

Robert Menna has handled every type of slip/trip and fall accident including accidents in supermarkets, departments stores, sidewalks, parking lots, apartment buildings, and restaurants. Robert Menna will provide representation for you if you have experienced any of these types of accidents.

The Statute of Limitations can vary in slip and trip and fall cases depending on the area where the accident occurred. Please contact Robert Menna immediately to determine any deadlines are approaching.

Robert Menna has handled cases all over New York and Connecticut, including the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, Manhattan, Long Island, Rockland County, and Westchester, NY.

Do not hesitate to call Robert for a free consultation. There is no fee unless an award is obtained for you.