David Resnick & Associates, P.C., a New York City personal injury law firm, announced that attorney Philip Monier obtained a $1,300,000 settlement before trial for a 52-year-old Manhattan woman who suffered catastrophic injuries in a slip-and-fall accident outside the elevator in her apartment building. The lawsuit, filed in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, New York County, alleged that the building owner failed to address a water hazard, leading to the woman's fall.
The woman sustained injuries to her right hip, both knees, ankle, and spine, requiring 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 prolonged periods.
The building owner initially denied negligence, arguing that no complaints had been made about the condition and that they lacked notice of the slipping hazard. However, Mr. Monier countered that the owner allowed the hazardous condition to exist for an unreasonable time without addressing it. "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," Monier stated.
While the settlement cannot undo the physical harm, Monier believes it will help the client manage the lifelong residual disabilities caused by the defendant's negligence. This case underscores the responsibility of property owners to maintain safe premises and address known hazards promptly.
David Resnick & Associates, P.C., based in Midtown Manhattan, has a track record of securing high-value settlements for clients injured by others' negligence. For more information, visit their website.
