David Resnick & Associates, P.C., a New York City personal injury law firm, announced a $1.3 million settlement for a 52-year-old Manhattan woman who suffered catastrophic injuries in a slip-and-fall accident outside an elevator in her residential building. Attorney Philip Monier secured the settlement before trial, resolving the lawsuit filed in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, New York County.
The woman slipped on water outside the elevator, sustaining injuries to her right hip, both knees, ankle, and spine. She required surgery on her hip and ankle. According to Monier, the injuries have limited her ability to perform daily activities such as walking, bending, exercising, and sitting. She can no longer complete regular house chores or sit or stand for extended periods.
The building owner, described as one of the largest landlords in New York City, denied negligence, arguing that no complaints had been made about the condition and that they lacked notice of the slipping hazard. “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 said.
Monier emphasized that while the settlement cannot undo the injuries, it will assist his client in managing the residual disabilities caused by the defendant’s negligence for the rest of her life. The case underscores the responsibility of property owners to maintain safe common areas, including prompt cleanup of spills that pose slip-and-fall risks.
David Resnick & Associates, P.C., based in Midtown Manhattan, represents clients throughout New York City in personal injury matters, including slip-and-fall accidents, auto accidents, pedestrian injuries, subway and escalator accidents, and construction injuries. The firm has a reputation for obtaining high-value settlements and verdicts. For more information, visit the firm’s website or call (212) 279-2000.
