Legal Question in Personal Injury in New York

Slip fell on black ice in front of store do I need a police report to file suit


Asked on 1/14/15, 7:46 am

4 Answers from Attorneys

David Owens, Esq. Molod, Spitz & DeSantis

You do not need to file a police report to file a lawsuit. Kindly contact me for a free consultation to discuss this matter and those steps you need to take to protect your rights.

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Answered on 1/14/15, 7:49 am
Roman Fichman Esq. Law Practice of Roman Fichman Esq.

It's not a good idea to file suit yourself as the defense attorney is likely to out maneuver you very early on. Retaining a personal injury attorney does not cost any money We get paid only if you get paid.

If you were injured give me a call ASAP.

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Answered on 1/14/15, 7:52 am
SHAHRIAR KASHANIAN LAW OFFICES OF SHAHRIAR KASHANIAN, ESQ.,

No, however witnesses are extremely important.

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Answered on 1/14/15, 8:02 am
Michael Krigsfeld William Schwitzer & Associates, P.C.

As outlined above, you do not need a police accident report. However, if you called 911 and EMS responded to the scene then that is a big boost. They can put you at the location and time when you allege the accident happened. Also, I suggest you take photographs of the location where you fell ASAP (assuming the ice has not melted or been cleaned). Use a newspaper and place it on the ground near the area where you fell so that a date can be placed to the photograph taken. Have you made contact with the store to let them know you fell there? They may have (although unlikely) also filed a report (assuming they are a big store - i.e. Macy's). There are lots of other nuances that you MUST follow and traps you MUST NOT fall into in order to have a chance to recover compensation. Do NOT speak to anyone at the store, their insurance company, etc. They do NOT have your best interest at heart.

For an absolutely FREE consultation and to discuss your rights and responsibilities please contact me at 347-702-4133 or by email at [email protected].

Yours truly,

Michael Krigsfeld, Esq.

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Answered on 1/14/15, 12:22 pm


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