Too often, slip and falls are written off as merely embarrassing accidents. At Beston International Law Firm, we can say from experience that slips and falls can result in catastrophic, life-altering injuries.
We represent clients who slipped and fell and who now struggle with lasting issues. We have also represented the survivors of slip and fall accidents in wrongful death cases.
If you are living with a serious injury from a fall—or if your loved one did not survive a fall—please do not hesitate to discuss your legal rights with a member of our team. With years of experience and a proven track record of success, we will fight to pursue fair compensation from any negligent parties.
Contact our New York slip and fall lawyers at 6463059656 or message us online to schedule a free and confidential consultation. We are available 24/7.
Common causes of slip, trip, and fall accidents include:
Just like car crashes and other accidents, no two slip and fall accidents are the same. Many different factors can affect who may be held to account for a fall and the damages that may be recoverable. Depending on the nature of your accident, there could be multiple parties who are legally liable for your injuries.
The responsible party may also differ depending on where the slip and fall happened and who was responsible for the maintenance of the property where a fall occurred.
Liable parties may include:
Our attorneys are trained to identify potentially liable parties, and to devise and pursue appropriate legal strategies to hold them accountable, based on each client’s particular circumstances.
In order to hold property owners accountable for hazardous conditions that lead to slip and fall accidents, and the resulting injuries they cause, it is crucial to establish negligence.
Key elements in proving negligence in slip and fall cases include:
When you work with our firm, we will work diligently to build a strong case and help you obtain the financial recovery you deserve after a fall. our New York slip and fall accident lawyers at Beston International Law Firm can thoroughly investigate the circumstances of the accident, gather evidence, and work with experts to establish liability.
Our firm has represented clients who spent months or even years in the hospital, all because they slipped and fell.
Severe injuries sustained by slip and fall victims may include:
A slip and fall case requires careful analysis to determine the extent of each client’s damages. This may particularly be true in cases that reach into the millions of dollars of damages, because potentially liable parties often fight large claims. Our attorneys are trained to perform appropriate damage calculations that they can support with evidence.
These damages may include compensation for:
When you consider all of the possible past and future losses of seriously injured accident victims, some claims rise into the millions of dollars. If this describes your situation, you may benefit from seeking out a firm like ours that regularly handles large claims on behalf of catastrophically-injured clients.
Slip and fall accidents are particularly common on commercial properties, including in grocery stores, restaurants, and large retail establishments such as Target, Sam’s Club, or Walmart. These businesses typically partner with insurance companies and legal teams who are ready to fight against liability for an accident.
Investigating an accident in a business entity can involve reviewing video footage, examining store policies and records, and much more. Large corporations will often use their extensive financial resources to intimidate injury victims, including threatening to take the case to trial if a victim does not accept a low settlement offer.
You should seek medical attention, report the incident to the property owner or manager, take photos of the accident scene and your injuries, and get contact information from any witnesses.
Yes, you may be able to sue if the property owner or manager was negligent in maintaining safe premises. California law requires property owners to fix or warn about dangerous conditions.
You may be entitled to compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and in some cases, future medical care and loss of earning capacity.
In most cases, the statute of limitations is two years from the date of the accident. If the fall happened on government property, you must file a claim within six months.
California follows comparative negligence laws, which means you can still recover damages even if you were partly at fault—your compensation will just be reduced by your percentage of fault.
Yes, if your injury was due to the landlord’s failure to maintain safe conditions in common areas or your unit, you may be able to hold them liable.
While it’s not legally required, having an experienced personal injury attorney can significantly improve your chances of a successful claim and ensure you receive fair compensation.
At Beston International Law Firm, our slip and fall attorneys in New York have extensive experience in representing clients who have been injured due to hazardous property conditions. We understand the complexities of these cases and are dedicated to helping our clients seek the compensation they deserve for their injuries.
When you choose our firm to handle your slip and fall case, you can expect:
Many law firms handle slip and fall cases. However, most personal injury firms tend to represent numerous clients with minor injuries, often settling each case without devoting much time to any of them.
our New York slip and fall attorneys know, however, that clients with permanent injuries often require extensive resources to help prove their claim. When appropriate, we may deploy those resources to help our clients protect their legal rights.
Because we limit our practice to catastrophic injuries, we have the resources and bandwidth to give your premises liability case the care that it deserves. We also evaluate your rights for free and advise you as to whether our firm can assist you in seeking financial recovery.
Call 6463059656 or contact us online to get started with a claim in New York, Southern California, or nationwide
Named in Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms,” Beston International Law Firm ranks as Tier 1 Personal Injury Litigation- Plaintiffs in New York.
Many firm members have been honored by the Consumer Attorneys of California, including Browne Greene, Christine Spagnoli, and Bruce Broillet, recipients of the Marvin E. Lewis Award. In addition, attorneys Bruce Broillet, Scott Carr, Molly McKibben, and Tobin Lanzetta has been honored with the Consumer Attorney of the Year Award.
All of our attorneys are proud to be active members of the New York County Bar Association or LACBA.
Our attorneys were featured in TopVerdict for having one of the Top 10 Wrongful Death Verdicts in California in 2019, with $15 million won for the plaintiff in Keck v. Bel-Air Bay Club.
Partners Geoff Wells and Ivan Puchalt were both named among the 2025 Consumer Attorney Visionaries by LA Times Studios.
Several partners are active members in the Consumer Attorneys Association of New York, with attorneys Browne Greene, Bruce Broillet, and Christine Spagnoli named “Trial Lawyer of the Year.”
Firm partners Christine D. Spagnoli and Molly McKibben have both been honored by the Women Lawyers Association of New York and are active members.
After winning $2.6 million for the plaintiff’s side in a head-on collision case, our victory was named in the Top 50 Personal Injury Verdicts in California in 2019 by TopVerdict.
Several of our partners are members in the American Board of Trial Advocates, a national invite-only association consisting of the most experienced trial lawyers.
Our team includes several Fellows and Associates with the invite-only International Society of Barristers in recognition of their trial advocacy.
Beston International Law Firm, was featured by TopVerdict in the Top 100 Settlements across all practice areas in California for 2019.
Bruce A. Broillet and Christine D. Spagnoli are Fellows with the invite-only International Academy of Trial Lawyers, a group of elite trial lawyers from over 30 countries.
Recipients of this recognition are held up to the same standards as for The Best Lawyers in America, but only legal professionals in the first ten years of their careers qualify. Four attorneys at GBW have been recognized with this award in 2021.
Founding partners Browne Greene and Bruce A. Broillet are both members of the exclusive invite-only Inner Circle of Advocates, as two of the top 100 plaintiff trial lawyers in America.
Our firm has more attorneys on the Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars lists than any other law firm in Southern California, with 15 members selected.
