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Founded 2014 — Alla Kleban, Esq. practicing since 2009
Slip and fall accidents happen in grocery stores, apartment lobbies, parking lots, and on public sidewalks. What they have in common: a property owner failed to maintain a reasonably safe environment, and you paid the price. New York law lets you hold negligent property owners accountable. The key is proving they knew — or should have known — about the dangerous condition and failed to address it. Kleban Law Group represents slip, trip, and fall victims across New York City, Nassau County, and Long Island.
What 'Premises Liability' Actually Means
Property owners owe a duty of care to people who enter their property. To win a premises liability case, you need to establish that the owner had a duty to maintain the property safely, that they breached it by allowing a dangerous condition to exist, and that the condition caused your injury.
The most contested issue is usually notice — whether the owner actually knew about the hazard, or whether it existed long enough that they should have known and fixed it through reasonable inspection.
The most contested issue is usually notice — whether the owner actually knew about the hazard, or whether it existed long enough that they should have known and fixed it through reasonable inspection.
Common Slip, Trip & Fall Case Types
Snow, Ice & Winter Hazards
In New York City, property owners who abut public sidewalks are responsible for snow and ice removal within a reasonable time after a storm. These cases have specific procedural requirements — if a municipality is involved, a Notice of Claim may be required within 90 days.
Wet Floors
Wet floors in stores, restaurants, supermarkets, and building common areas are a leading cause of injuries. Did the business know about the condition, and did they fail to address it in time? Surveillance footage and maintenance logs are critical evidence.
Broken Sidewalks & Defective Pavement
Cracked or uneven sidewalks across New York City and Long Island. Liability may fall on the abutting property owner, the municipality, or both.
Parking Lots
Potholes, improper drainage, and inadequate lighting. The property owner is generally responsible for maintaining a safe surface.
Defective Stairs & Handrails
Broken steps, missing handrails, and worn carpet on stairs are preventable hazards. Building owners are required to maintain safe stairways under the New York Building Code.
Retail Stores & Supermarkets
Stores have a duty to conduct regular inspections and address spills and hazards promptly. We handle cases against large chains and grocery stores.
Proving the Owner Knew — or Should Have Known
Actual notice means the owner or employees knew about the condition — they saw the spill or a prior complaint was made. Constructive notice means it existed long enough that a reasonable owner should have found and fixed it.
Key evidence includes: photographs taken immediately after the fall, surveillance footage (which businesses often overwrite in 24–72 hours — we act fast to preserve it), prior complaints or incident reports, and maintenance logs.
Key evidence includes: photographs taken immediately after the fall, surveillance footage (which businesses often overwrite in 24–72 hours — we act fast to preserve it), prior complaints or incident reports, and maintenance logs.
Comparative Negligence and NYC Sidewalk Rules
New York's pure comparative negligence rule means you can recover even if you were partly responsible for the fall. Your total damages are reduced by your percentage of fault — but you don't lose the right to recover.
NYC-specific: Under Administrative Code §7-210, private property owners who abut public sidewalks are liable for falls caused by failure to maintain those sidewalks — including snow and ice removal. This shifted liability from the city to private property owners for most sidewalk injuries in NYC.
NYC-specific: Under Administrative Code §7-210, private property owners who abut public sidewalks are liable for falls caused by failure to maintain those sidewalks — including snow and ice removal. This shifted liability from the city to private property owners for most sidewalk injuries in NYC.
Recent Slip & Fall Results
$750,000 — Uneven sidewalk, Brooklyn
$625,000 — In-ground cellar collapse when client stepped on it, Brooklyn
$525,000 — Black ice incident, New York
*Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
$625,000 — In-ground cellar collapse when client stepped on it, Brooklyn
$525,000 — Black ice incident, New York
*Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I prove the property owner knew about the hazard?
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Can I still recover if I was partly at fault for the fall?
How long do I have to file?
What if I fell in a store or restaurant?
Who is responsible if I fell on a NYC sidewalk?
What if the landlord says the tenant is responsible?
Slip, Trip & Fall Lawyers Serving New York
Slip and fall lawyers in New York City — Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island.
Slip and fall lawyers in Nassau County — across all Nassau communities.
Slip and fall lawyers in Long Island — Suffolk County and beyond.
Slip and fall lawyers in Valley Stream — local representation close to home.
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