David Resnick & Associates, P.C., a New York City personal injury law firm, has secured a $1,300,000 settlement for a 52-year-old Manhattan woman who sustained catastrophic injuries in a slip-and-fall accident outside an elevator in her residential building. The settlement was announced today by attorney Philip Monier, who represented the plaintiff in the case.
The lawsuit, filed in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, New York County, alleged that the building owner failed to maintain a safe environment, allowing water to accumulate outside the elevator for an unreasonable period. The woman slipped on the water, resulting in severe injuries to her right hip, both knees, ankle, and spine. She required surgeries on her hip and ankle. According to Mr. Monier, the injuries have significantly limited her ability to perform daily activities, such as walking, bending, exercising, and sitting. She can no longer handle regular household chores or sit or stand for extended periods.
The building owner denied negligence, arguing that no complaints had been made about the condition and that they lacked notice of the hazard. Despite being one of the largest landlords in New York City, the owner claimed they acted reasonably and were not responsible for the plaintiff's injuries. Mr. Monier countered that the owner allowed the dangerous condition to persist without taking corrective action. He stated, "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."
The settlement, reached before trial, provides compensation to help the plaintiff manage the long-term disabilities caused by the accident. Mr. Monier noted, "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., founded in 1998 and based in Midtown Manhattan, represents clients throughout the New York City area 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 is known for obtaining high-value settlements and verdicts, striving to maximize compensation for clients' damages.
