David Resnick & Associates, P.C., a New York personal injury law firm, announced today that attorney Philip Moniero secured a $1,925,000 settlement before trial on behalf of a 38-year-old woman who suffered catastrophic injuries after slipping and falling on a wet and slippery staircase in her building. The settlement was reached in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, New York County, where the firm had filed a slip-and-fall lawsuit seeking compensation for the woman's serious physical injuries and disruption to her daily life.
The woman alleged that she sustained tears in the labrum of both hips, as well as injuries to her spine and neck. Following the accident, she was forced into induced labor and required surgical treatment and extensive rehabilitation, including months of confinement to rehabilitation services. The injuries limited her ability to perform daily living activities such as walking, bending, and sitting. She also could not complete regular household chores, sit or stand for long periods, or enjoy her usual activities with her children.
According to the law firm, the building owner and managing agent contended that the fall occurred during an ongoing period of snow and cold-weather precipitation, and they were not required to cover all floors with mats or continuously remove all moisture tracked onto the stairs. They also asserted that they did not create the wet conditions and lacked notice of them.
"We were prepared to call medical and economic experts to demonstrate to the jury the extent of this lovely woman's injuries and the effect they have had, and will continue to have, on her life," says Monier, who has represented accident and injury victims for over 25 years. "When an accident happens as a result of someone's negligence or failure to use reasonable care, the injured party deserves to be fully compensated not only for what that person has gone through since the date of the accident, but also for what the person will go through in the future, for the rest of that person's life. The proceeds from this settlement will help our client deal with her continuing pain and functional difficulties."
This case highlights the importance of premises liability and the legal recourse available to individuals injured due to property owners' negligence. For business and property owners, the settlement serves as a reminder of the potential financial consequences of failing to maintain safe conditions, particularly during inclement weather. The outcome underscores the need for adequate safety measures, such as placing mats and promptly removing moisture from walkways, to prevent similar accidents.
David Resnick & Associates, P.C., founded in 1998, represents victims of injury and negligence throughout the New York City area, handling matters including slip-and-fall accidents, auto accidents, pedestrian injuries, subway and escalator accidents, tenant injuries, construction injuries, and other negligence claims. For more information, contact the firm at (212) 279-2000 or submit the firm's online contact form.
