Answers to questions such as, “Did poor lighting contribute to the accident?” will help determine if the property owner is liable for your trip and fall accident.

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nature. Please use your discretion while following
them. The author does not guarantee legal validity
of the tips contained herein.
Helpful Questions in a Trip and Fall
Accident Case
Phone: ​718-619-4215 and 914-357-8911
E-mail: whc@cooper-law.com
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2. Many trip and fall accident victims suffer serious, life-altering injuries that
could result in a wrongful death case.
All of us have a responsibility to be careful and watch where
we are going. At the same time, property owners need to show
reasonable care in the maintenance of their property.

3. Here are some questions to help determine if a property or
business owner is liable for your injuries.
If the answer to one or more of these questions is YES, you may have a
claim for compensation. Contact an attorney immediately.

4. Did you trip over a broken or uneven area of carpet or
floor, or slip on a wet area?

5. Has an accident happened there before?

6. Were the premises poorly maintained by the owner?

7. Could a barrier have been created to warn people of a
potential danger?

8. Did poor or broken lighting contribute to the
accident?

9. The goal of Marvin A. Cooper, P.C. is to help each of our trip and fall accident
clients find the justice they deserve and obtain the compensation they are
entitled to receive for their losses and suffering.
For a free legal consultation, call 914- 357-8911 or 718-619-4215.
whc@cooper-law.com
cooper-law.com
245 Main Street, Suite 510
White Plains, NY 10601
Marvin A. Cooper, P.C.