Manhattan Woman Receives $300,000 in Slip and Fall Settlement

A Manhattan personal injury attorney recently negotiated a pre-trial settlement offer of $300,000 following the slip and fall of a 79-year old Manhattan woman. The woman reportedly fell outside her building, breaking her humerus-otherwise known as the funny bone-in a not-so-funny accident which could have been prevented.
Apparently there is a nearly one inch height differential in sidewalk flags outside the woman's building, which resulted in a serious accident. Normally the plaintiff in such a case must prove there was prior notice of a potential hazard, yet the owner of the building claimed he had received no such prior notice of the height differential.
Speculation as to the relatively large Manhattan personal injury settlement considering the lack of notice is that the plaintiff claimed permanent disability due to the fracture from the fall, stating she was now unable to perform everyday tasks. The case is now settled, and it is likely the owner of the building will take special pains to ensure the height differential is summarily corrected. There are many instances of premises liability happening every day which can be more fully explored by a Manhattan personal injury attorney.
Slip and falls can cause minor or severe personal injuries, including brain and spinal cord injuries; property owners have the legal obligation to insure their tenant's safety. Although the owner of the property must generally be served notice of hazards to tenants, if you believe you have a premises liability case, it is a good idea to get a free personal injury case review from a Manhattan personal injury attorney who can thoroughly evaluate your specific case.