Slip and Fall Attorneys in New York, NY
Icy sidewalks, wet building lobbies, and broken subway stairs cause serious falls across New York every day. A New York-licensed slip and fall attorney will review your New York injury claim free.
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How we match your New York slip and fall case
When you submit a New York slip and fall matter, we route it through a national network of independent partner firms and put it in front of the one that fits best — based on the kind of case it is, what it is likely to involve, where it has to be handled, and who has capacity to take it on now.
Case type
A slip and fall matter needs someone who handles slip and fall work day to day, not a generalist. Practice area is the first filter.
Size and complexity
Some firms are built for catastrophic injury and multi-party litigation; others resolve straightforward claims quickly. We weigh what your matter is likely to involve against how each firm actually works.
Jurisdiction and licensing
Your matter is decided under New York law, so it goes to an attorney licensed in New York who regularly appears where your case would be heard.
Capacity and fit
Availability, conflicts of interest and language all matter. If the best-fit firm cannot take your case, we route it to the next one that can — or tell you plainly when no one in the network is the right answer.
Every partner reviews your case for free. Injury and workers’ compensation matters are handled on contingency — no fee unless you win. Other matters are quoted upfront, before you commit to anything.
DearLegal provides marketing and matching services and is not a law firm. Submitting a case does not create an attorney-client relationship. Matches depend on case type, jurisdiction and firm availability.
Slip and Fall cases in New York
More about legal help in New York →Falls in New York City happen on icy Brooklyn sidewalks, wet bodega floors, broken subway stairs, and dim apartment stairwells. Responsibility depends on location: owners must maintain sidewalks in front of most buildings, while falls on city property require quick notice to the city. Brooklyn slip and fall claims are heard in Kings County, and proving the owner knew about the hazard is usually the key issue. DearLegal matches you with a New York-licensed attorney who handles slip and fall cases in New York, with a free review.
- Brooklyn fall cases are filed in Kings County; the borough where you fell determines the court.
- Owners of most New York City buildings are responsible for the sidewalk in front of their property.
- Falls on city-owned property require formal notice to the city within a short period.
New York slip and fall rules at a glance
New York cases run under New York law. The full walkthrough — timeline, when to call, case types, and what a recovery can include — is on the New York page.
Read the full New York slip and fall guide →- Statute of Limitations
3 years
3 years from the date of injury (CPLR § 214)
- Fault Rule
Pure comparative
Pure comparative fault (CPLR § 1411)
- Visitor Classification
Unified duty
Unified duty of reasonable care under Basso v. Miller — no invitee/licensee distinction
- Open and Obvious Doctrine
A factor
A factor in duty/comparative-fault analysis; not an automatic bar
- Storm-in-Progress Doctrine
No duty
Landowner generally not required to clear snow/ice during ongoing storm; duty resumes reasonable time after storm ends
- Typical attorney fee
33%
33%–40% contingency — no fee unless you win
Exhibit D
How much do New York slip and fall attorneys cost?
Sample settlement statement
New York · Slip and Fall
Illustrative only. Your fee terms are set in a written agreement with your attorney and may include costs and expenses regardless of outcome.
Most New York slip and fall attorneys work on contingency: the fee is a share of what they recover, and nothing if they don’t.
New York slip and fall attorneys work on contingency — typical fees range from 33⅓% to 40% of the recovery. Pure comparative fault and the Basso unified duty make NY relatively plaintiff-friendly, but the storm-in-progress doctrine and Gordon constructive-notice standard demand experienced counsel. Case costs are typically advanced by the firm.
A good attorney walks through every number at your free consultation — before you sign anything.
Exhibit F
New York slip and fall questions, answered
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Slip and Fall attorneys by city in New York
Same New York rules and the same attorneys — with what’s local to each city.
