David Resnick & Associates, P.C., a New York City personal injury law firm, announced a $1,300,000 settlement for a 52-year-old Manhattan woman who suffered catastrophic injuries in a slip-and-fall accident outside an elevator in her residential building. The settlement was obtained before trial by attorney Philip Monier.
The woman slipped and fell on water outside the elevator, resulting in injuries to her right hip, both knees, ankle, and spine. She required surgeries on her hip and ankle. According to Mr. Monier, the injuries have severely 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 lawsuit was filed in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, New York County, seeking compensation for the woman's damages. The building owner, described as 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. Mr. Monier countered that the owner allowed the hazardous condition to exist for an unreasonable period without taking action.
“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,” Mr. Monier said. He added, “We believe that while this million-dollar settlement cannot undo the injuries and damage that she suffered, it will assist my client in living with the residual disabilities caused as a result of the defendant's negligence for the rest of her life.”
David Resnick & Associates, P.C., founded in 1998 and based in Midtown Manhattan, represents clients throughout New York City in personal injury matters, including slip-and-fall accidents, auto accidents, and construction injuries. The firm focuses on maximizing compensation for clients' damages. For more information, contact the firm at (212) 279-2000 or submit the online contact form.
