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How Slip and Fall Accident Attorneys Prove Negligence in Complex Cases

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  Slip and fall accidents might seem straightforward, but proving negligence, especially in complex cases, can be challenging and treacherous because one wrong move can lead to dismissal of the claim.   Falls can cause serious, severe, or catastrophic injuries, but you’re only entitled to compensation if the fall was caused by the negligence, recklessness, or intentional act of another person. The best Queens slip and falls lawyers only accept cases with a solid theory of liability to build upon, and skillfully build their case to achieve excellent results. Reasonable Care is Required by Property Owners Property owners are required to use reasonable care to ensure that their premises are safe. The courts have held that the standard for reasonable care mandates that property owners must correct hazards that they knew or should have known existed. For example, if you slip on water that was spilled by a patron at a mall seconds before you slipped on it, the property owner wou...

The Importance of Documentation for Personal Injury Claims

  A personal injury claim is a civil action that claims that a plaintiff has been “damaged” due to the negligent, reckless or intentional acts of another. In order to successfully prosecute the claim, sufficient evidence must be presented to support this allegation. There are many different types of claims that are handled by a Queens personal injury law firm, each with their own evidentiary requirements. This blog outlines the types of documentation needed for some common types of personal injury claims. Motor Vehicle Accidents Queens pedestrian accident attorneys are well aware of the documentation requirements for pedestrian accidents where the driver leaves the scene. In order to make a claim, these accidents must be reported to the police within 48 hours. Failure to do so can cause the claim to be barred! For all types of motor vehicle accidents, calling the police from the scene and taking an ambulance to an emergency room immediately is the best way to prove both that th...