David Resnick & Associates, P.C., a New York City personal injury law firm, announced a $1.3 million settlement for a 52-year-old Manhattan woman who suffered catastrophic injuries after slipping and falling on water outside her building's elevator. The settlement was obtained before trial by attorney Philip Monier, who filed the slip-and-fall lawsuit in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, New York County.
The woman sustained injuries to her right hip, both knees, ankle, and spine, requiring surgery on her hip and ankle. According to Mr. Monier, the injuries have significantly limited her ability to perform daily activities such as walking, bending, exercising, and sitting. She is unable to do regular house chores or sit or stand for extended periods.
The building owner, one of the largest landlords in New York City, denied negligence, arguing that no complaints had been made about the condition and that they lacked notice of the slipping hazard. However, Mr. Monier countered that the owner allowed the condition to exist for an unreasonable time without addressing it. "Even though the building owner is one of the biggest landlords in the City of New York, they argued that they acted reasonably and were not responsible for the Plaintiff's injuries and damages — even though they allowed the condition to exist for an unreasonable period of time and did nothing to eliminate its presence," Monier said.
The settlement, while substantial, cannot undo the injuries, but Monier expressed hope that it will assist his client in living with the residual disabilities caused by the defendant's negligence for the rest of her life. David Resnick & Associates, P.C., based in Midtown Manhattan, has represented clients throughout New York City since 1998, handling personal injury matters including slip-and-fall accidents, auto accidents, pedestrian injuries, subway and escalator accidents, tenant injuries, construction injuries, and other negligence claims. The firm strives to maximize compensation for clients' damages.
This case underscores the responsibility of property owners to maintain safe premises and address known hazards promptly. For more information about David Resnick & Associates, P.C., visit their website at www.resnicklaw.com or call (212) 279-2000.
