Severe slip and fall injuries can lead to hundreds to thousands of dollars in medical bills. Not everyone can afford this, and you may not have to either. If your slip and fall injury was caused by a hazard on the owner's property, then you might have a chance at significant compensation. However, this can prove difficult with a lack of evidence. Talk to a New York City premises liability attorney about what evidence you may need.

Types of Fall Injuries

Not everyone realizes how severe some fall injuries can be. Depending on how hard you fell and what you fell on, your injuries can range from mild to life-changing. Some of the most common fall injuries are:

• Broken bones
• Lacerations
• Soft tissue injuries
• Traumatic brain injuries

Certain types of bone fractures and brain injuries represent some of the most severe fall injuries that can happen. Shattered bones can take months to heal from and often require multiple surgeries and physical rehabilitation. Some people may never be able to move the same way again.

Moderate to severe brain injuries can cause lifelong disabilities in a multitude of areas. The most severe brain injuries lead to permanent damage that cannot be reversed. Not only can physical movement become impaired in these cases, but so can different abilities related to:

• Communication
  
• Attention and concentration
• Memory
• Vision
• Hearing
• Sensation
• Mood and personality

Severe soft tissue injuries that involve torn ligaments, tendons, or muscles can result in lifelong joint problems. Some people may suffer from chronic pain while others are left with limited use of their joints. While some surgeries and physical therapy can help, these can be expensive without strong health insurance.

Evidence Needed for Your Lawsuit

To build the strongest claim you can for the maximum compensation possible, you need enough evidence. Collecting evidence for a premises liability claim means:

• Taking pictures of your injuries and the property defect or hazard
• Looking for video surveillance of your fall
• Writing down witness statements and names

The challenge is proving the property defect caused your injury and proving the defect was neither too minor nor obvious. Minor defects are considered too trivial to be legally pursued. Whereas obvious and major defects may free the property owner from needing to warn others of the defect.

Navigating through these legal factors can be tricky. Consider contacting a New York City slip and fall lawyer if you have any questions. An experienced lawyer can help you figure out these nuisances and what evidence you will need.  

New York City Premises Liability Accident Attorney

You might not have to pay for your injuries if the property owner was at fault. Contact the Sullivan and Brill Law Firm by dialing (212) 566-1000 to talk to a New York slip and fall lawyer for a free consultation today. Our Suffolk County attorneys might be able to help you obtain compensation for medical expenses, emotional distress, and lost wages. We are located throughout New York City, Long Island, Kings, Bronx, Queens, Richmond, Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, and Rockland Counties, and San Juan, Puerto Rico.