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 an elevator in her residential 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 that caused the woman to fall, resulting in severe injuries to her right hip, both knees, ankle, and spine, requiring surgeries on her hip and ankle.
According to Mr. Monier, the injuries have significantly limited the woman's ability to perform daily activities such as walking, bending, exercising, and sitting. She is now unable to complete regular household chores or sit or stand for extended periods. The building owner, described as one of the largest landlords in New York City, initially denied negligence, arguing that no complaints had been made about the condition and that they lacked notice of the slipping hazard. However, the settlement was reached before trial, providing compensation for the woman's ongoing disabilities.
"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," Mr. Monier said. He added, "We believe that while this million-dollar settlement cannot undo the injuries and damage that she suffered, it will assist my client in living with the residual disabilities caused as a result of the defendant's negligence for the rest of her life."
David Resnick & Associates, P.C., based in Midtown Manhattan, represents clients throughout the New York City area who have been seriously injured due to negligence. Founded in 1998, the firm specializes in personal injury cases, including slip-and-fall accidents, auto accidents, pedestrian injuries, subway and escalator accidents, tenant injuries, construction injuries, and other negligence claims. The firm aims to maximize compensation for its clients' damages. For more information, contact David Resnick & Associates, P.C. at (212) 279-2000 or submit the firm's online contact form.
