Slip & Fall / Dog Bites

New York Slip & Fall and Dog Bites

Many people believe that if a slip & fall or trip & fall accident or dog bite is hard to prove that you will not be able to recover compensation. At Hirshfeld & Hirshfeld in New City, New York, we recognize the potential severity of the injuries you have suffered and will aggressively represent your rights if others were negligent.

Anyone who owns a home or commercial building has a responsibility to maintain a safe environment to ensure that people entering the premises are not injured. If the owner of the premises did not act reasonably in maintaining a safe environment and you were hurt while on their property, you may have an action against them for your slip & fall accident.

In these types of cases, you need a law firm with the experience to prove that someone was liable for your injuries. At Hirshfeld & Hirshfeld, we will determine if the owner acted outside the scope of what a reasonable person would have done under the circumstances.

Contacting a lawyer immediately after your fall is important. If you are physically able, it is also a good idea to review the area yourself, take pictures, and see if anyone witnessed the fall. We will thoroughly investigate the scene of the accident and interview all potential witnesses.

In New York, there is no strict liability for dog bite injuries. The breed of the dog will be noted to see if it has vicious tendencies. The breed alone will not prove fault, but may be a strong factor. Our investigation will try to show that the dog's prior behavior indicated it had vicious tendencies of which the owner was aware. If you have suffered a serious injury as a result of a dog bite, the lawyers at Hirshfeld & Hirshfeld will do everything possible to ensure that you are fairly compensated.

For more information or to schedule an appointment with an experienced lawyer to discuss your slip & fall or dog bite injury, please contact us today.