Slip, Trip and Falls

In November 2024 John Beatty achieved one of New York's Largest Reported Settlements for an Unwitnessed Trip and Fall on a City Sidewalk, $2.5 Million Dollars.

In July 2024 John Beatty achieved a large confidential settlement against a national retailer for an unwitnessed slip and fall injury in the store. This settlement is also one of 2024's Largest Settlement in New York State for the year.

John Beatty has multiple million dollar plus verdicts and settlements at trial for unwitnessed slip and falls & has recovered millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for slip and fall victims with prior leg injuries.

John is a renowned Slip and Fall injury trial Lawyer.

At Beatty Law, PLLC, we are not aware of another New York lawyer with John’s experience and success at trial in unwitnessed slips and falls and for victims of falls with prior leg injuries.

John has recovered millions of dollars in verdicts and settlement at trial for  clients with pre-existing conditions that were injured in falls.

Slip and trip and fall injuries often require surgery and can be life altering.

John Beatty litigates cases involving serious or catastrophic personal injuries caused in slip and falls or trip and fall accidents, including fatal falls, falls from spilled liquids on stairs and floors, construction dust on stairs, lack of warning signs, raised sidewalk flags and defective sidewalks, crosswalks and pedestrian ramps.

John has successfully litigated slip and fall cases against the City of New York, major building owners, management companies, maintenance companies and construction contractors.

John has helped recover millions of dollars for victims of falls. If you or a loved one have been seriously injured or if a loved one was wrongfully killed in a slip and fall or trip and fall incident in New York, contact Attorney John Beatty  (212) 540-4111 for a FREE case evaluation to learn what your rights to compensation may be.

It is very important to call John quickly so he can get to the scene to preserve the evidence needed to help win your case and get your family the money you deserve for your injuries.

John knows that navigating this process may be confusing. When you slip and fall without warning — and you know it happens so fast — you can rely on attorney John Beatty to help guide you and protect your right to recover compensation for your injuries.

John Beatty has litigated and helped recover millions of dollars at trial or settlement for slip and fall victims. Some of the most common causes of slip and falls or trip and falls causing serious injuries include:

  • Accumulated snow or ice
  • Stairs that violate the NYS Building Code
  • Stairwells with construction dust or slippery debris
  • Stair risers or treads not built according to proper safety codes
  • Liquid spills on store and restaurant floors
  • Excessive soaps and cleaning solvents on floors
  • Broken or cracked sidewalks and roadways
  • Rain tracked into store and lobbies / failure to place required mats
  • Bunched up carpets
  • Puddles around pool decks
  • Water accumulation under damaged, leaking, or improperly installed gutters or air conditioning units
  • Improperly designed ramps, sidewalks and walkways
  • Improperly maintained ramps, sidewalks and walkways
  • Improperly designed parks and outdoor areas

Common Injuries in Slip and Falls or Trip and Falls:

  • Head and face injuries, including traumatic brain injuries (TBI), aka concussions, diffuse axonal brain injuries, brain bleeds, skull penetrating injuries, and other damages
  • Spinal cord injuries including paraplegia, quadriplegia, and other forms of paralysis
  • Broken bones or fractured bones, including spiral fractures
  • Need for fusions, insertion of hardware and other serious surgeries
  • Organ injuries
  • Head injuries including facial injuries
  • Nerve damage or nerve injuries
  • Back injuries or neck injuries, including disc herniations
  • Sprains or strains
  • Need for surgery
  • Knee injuries such as torn ACL, MCL, PCL, LCL, or a torn meniscus
  • Shoulder injuries such as torn rotator cuffs, SLAP tears, labrum tears, shoulder dislocations, or other injuries
  • Wrongful death

If you are a loved one have been hurt or killed in a fall, contact John Beatty today to have him investigate your case immediately and preserve your rights to compensation.

People often fall because of the carelessness and negligence of a property owner or management company. You may be entitled to damages for pain and suffering, lost wages, lost future earnings, medical bills, and other damages from these corporations.

At Beatty Law, PLLC we understand that this can be a difficult time for you.

This is why we do not charge any money upfront and only get paid once you get paid. We offer FREE consultations. Contact slip and fall and trip and fall attorney John Beatty as soon as possible at (212) 540-4111 or use our contact form now to learn how John can protect your rights to compensation today. Call John today to get him on your side.

John’s knowledge and experience in slip and fall and trip and fall accidents matters. Results matter.

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