Legal Question in Personal Injury in New York
I fell outside my apartment and now cannot work. Need advice.
Hi there. I need some advice. I fell last week off my front step outside my apartment and hurt my arm very badly. I had to go to the emergency room twice and now I am in a cast on my left arm from my fingers to my elbow. My wrist is broken and I almost had to have a pin put in near my thumb but the doctor decided not to do that. However, in 4 weeks I will have this cast removed and another smaller one put on and then will have to go to physical therapy. I cannot work now and am able to collect some unemployment. Still, I cannot pay my bills and I am depressed from being stuck in pain in my apartment. I like my landlord very much and don't want to sue her for a lot of money, but am I entitled to lost wages? Two visitors have made comments about my front step being too small and dangerous, which is how I fell. I never reported this hazard to my landlord. Do I have a case? Thank you very much.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: I fell outside my apartment and now cannot work. Need advice.
It sounds like you have a very good personal injury case and could recover damages for your pain and suffering, lost wages, and out of pocket medical expenses. Although you will have to sue your landlord, she will not be hurt since she has insurance for this very purpose.
Let me know if I can be of further help.
Daniel Clement
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Re: I fell outside my apartment and now cannot work. Need advice.
I received your inquiry on 9-6-2000.
I regret your unfortunate circumstance.
It appears that you have a legitimate personal injury case. Also, in the event that you sue your landlord, it would not be for personal assets but,rather, for insurance.
Also, lost wages are a recoverable part of any lawsuit, as is pain and suffereing, medical expenses, and future pain and suffering and future medical expenses.
To further discuss this matter, at no cost or obligation to yourself, please contact me at 212-764-5428 or at 845-878-2163 or by e-mail at [email protected].
Please also feel free to see my website at www.LawAdvisoryGroup.com/Groezinger.htm
Good Luck
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