Legal Question in Personal Injury in New York
slip & fall
I was on my way in to a dept store, along the front of there store on there sidewalk they were displaying stacks of resin chairs with a cord like thin chain running thru them to prevent theft, the cord is very long and was laying across the sidewalk 1/2 way, but it was lifted up because it coming down from the chairs, I tripped over it and hurt my foot- 3 weeks later I cannot be on it for long periods of time without pain, I reported it right after it happened so they would fix the problem, the girl just rolled her eyes at me and didnt write anything down, Ive been back there 4 times and its still the same way, Do I have a case? if so how good. and How do I find an attorney ? I know alot wont take cases unless you have debilitating injuries , Im in western NY
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: slip & fall
You are not correct in your assessment of
the injury requirement. This applies only
to automobile accidents
Slip and falls require either creation of the
condition (which you appear to allege) or
prior notice (probably not present)
But it is worth exploring.
This firm (Rochester) is available. You
may call 716-235-2560. In the intervening
period, go back and take as many pictures
as you can of the condition. And don't worry
about the defendant's reports or lack of reports
Re: slip & fall
I hope you have sought medical advice. If you want to sue the store, you will have to hvea medical documentation of your injuries.
Take pictures of the store if it has the same display and chain.
Keep contacting attorneys until you find one which will take the case.
Re: slip & fall
I received your post on 7-18-2001.
It is possible that the cord was improperly placed without thought to shoppers and passers-by.
Write to the store telling them that you were refused the ability to fill out an accident report.
Take pictures now, assuming that the cord is esentially the same as it was, i.e., in all ways similar.
If you need assistance finding a competent firm, please contact me and I will help you find one. I can be reached at [email protected] or by calling wither number on my linked Law Guru page.
Good Luck
RRG
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