Falls on snow & ice
What Should You Do When You’re the Victim of a Fall on Snow & Ice?
Langella & Langella has a combined 45 years of experience helping hundreds of clients across Long Island recover from their injuries associated with accidents on snow and ice. If you or your loved one has fallen and slipped from snow or ice on private or public property, you may be entitled to file a claim or lawsuit against the responsible party. We will review your case and assist you each step of the way. Let's ensure you can get compensated for your injuries.
Winters in New York Can Be Dangerous
Pedestrians are at a much higher risk of fatal or severe injuries during the winter season. Falls on snow and ice can lead to severe injuries and accidents. The result of injuries may range from short-term fractures to permanent disabilities.
Experienced attorneys On Long Island
Michael and Lindsay will review your case and guide you on how to proceed. You can start the process by calling our team at (631) 348-9500 for a free consultation. We will thoroughly investigate and evaluate your case every step of the way.
We collaborate with medical professionals, insurance companies, and investigators to ensure that we have all the relevant facts about your case before presenting it. If it goes to court, our attorneys will build a strong case and fight to win the compensation you deserve.
We'll Stand by You Every Step of the Way
What Compensation Are You Entitled to Following A Fall on Snow & Ice?
Filing a Claim Against a Private Property Owner, a Municipality or New York State May Get You the Following Compensation:
- Immediate medical expenses and long-term treatment that you may require, including rehabilitation and associated transportation costs.
- Lost income.
- Physical, emotional, and mental pain that you had to go through.
- Reduced potential to income due to short-term or permanent disability.
If you lost a loved one due to a fall on snow and ice, you might be entitled to damages related to their death. This includes loss of family income and funeral expenses. However, only spouses, children, and parents can file for wrongful death lawsuits. Moreover, the general statutory deadline for a wrongful death lawsuit in New York is typically two years.
The Statutory Deadline for A Fall on Snow & Ice
You must know when to file a claim following falls on snow and ice. The statutory deadline for falls on snow and ice varies depending on whether you are filing a claim against a private property owner or a municipality.
The general statutory deadline that applies to private property owners is three years. However, if you are filing a claim against a municipality or State, you must file your claim within 90 days of the accident.
How Langella & Langella Can Help You
Michael Langella & Lindsay Langella, are experienced attorneys who have a proven track record of success in representing victims of a fall on snow and ice. We have been representing our clients and successfully managed to recover millions of dollars in damages. Therefore, in these accidents, here’s how our firm can help.
