Wednesday, October 22, 2014

SLIP & FALL SETTLES FOR $650,000 IN NASSAU COUNTY

Plaintiff, an elderly caucasian male, was a guest at Pines Motor Lodge Motel in Nassau County where he slipped and fell on ice in the parking lot and subsequently fell backwards, hit his head and back.  At his deposition, Plaintiff testified that the parking lot, sidewalks and adjacent area were all covered with snow and/or dirty white ice.  However, Plaintiff could not recall specifics of the event.
The next day, Plaintiff, on his own, admitted himself to the Winthrop Hospital emergency room. Defendant moved for summary judgment, however, we were successful in defeating Defendant’s motion.  In his decision, Nassau County Supreme Court Justice Galasso opined that the building owner has a non-delegable duty and the issue as to whether or not Plaintiff fell in the Pines Motor Lodge Motel parking lot or somewhere else, is an issue to be decided for the jury.  As a result of the accident, Plaintiff suffered an acute subdural hematoma which was accessed by a craniotomy and then evacuated.
Plaintiff’s physician opined that Plaintiff’s injuries are consistent with a trauma to the head and suffers from post-traumatic memory loss and diminished capacity with regard to his memory.  At trial, Ronald Ingber settled the case for $650,000.
 
If you or someone you know is injured in an accident involving a slip and fall incident you should contact a New York Personal Injury Lawyer. SILER & INGBER, LLP is a NY personal injury law firm that handles cases involving bicycle accidents. For a free consultation call 1-877-529-4343.

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