Falls on snow & ice

What Should You Do When You’re the Victim of a Fall on Snow & Ice?

Langella & Langella has a combined 40 years of experience helping hundreds of clients across Long Island to 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 to 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 that can cause injuries ranging from short-term fractures to permanent disabilities.

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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 damage related to their death, including 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.