David Resnick & Associates, P.C., a New York City personal injury law firm, announced a $1,300,000 settlement before trial for a Manhattan woman who suffered catastrophic injuries in a slip-and-fall accident. The incident occurred when the plaintiff slipped and fell on water outside the elevator in the building where she resided. Attorney Philip Monier represented the 52-year-old client in the lawsuit filed 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 surgeries on her hip and ankle. According to Mr. Monier, these injuries have significantly impaired her ability to perform daily activities such as walking, bending, exercising, and sitting. She is also unable to complete regular house chores or sit or stand for extended periods.
The building owner, described as one of the largest landlords in New York City, initially denied negligence, arguing that no complaints had been made about the condition and that they lacked notice of the slipping hazard. However, the plaintiff's legal team contended that the owner allowed the hazardous condition to persist for an unreasonable time without taking corrective action.
Mr. Monier stated, "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." He added that while the settlement cannot undo the injuries, it will help the client manage the residual disabilities caused by the defendant's negligence.
David Resnick & Associates, P.C., based in Midtown Manhattan, represents clients throughout the New York City area who have been seriously injured due to negligence. Founded in 1998, the firm has a track record of securing high-value settlements and verdicts in personal injury cases, including slip-and-fall accidents, auto accidents, pedestrian injuries, subway and escalator accidents, tenant injuries, construction injuries, and other negligence claims. The firm aims to maximize compensation for clients' damages. For more information, contact David Resnick & Associates, P.C. at (212) 279-2000 or submit the firm's online contact form.
