David Resnick & Associates, P.C., a New York City personal injury law firm, announced a $1.3 million settlement obtained by attorney Philip Monier for a 52-year-old Manhattan woman who sustained catastrophic injuries in a slip-and-fall accident outside her building’s elevator.
The lawsuit, filed in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, New York County, alleged that the woman slipped on water outside the elevator, suffering injuries to her right hip, both knees, ankle, and spine. She required surgery on her hip and ankle. According to Mr. Monier, the injuries have limited her ability to perform daily activities such as walking, bending, exercising, and sitting, and she can no longer do regular house chores or sit or stand for long periods.
The building owner, described by Monier as “one of the biggest landlords in the City of New York,” argued that it was not responsible, claiming no complaints had been made about the condition and that they lacked notice of the slipping hazard. Monier countered that the condition had existed for an unreasonable time and the landlord did nothing to eliminate it.
“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,” Monier said.
The case underscores the importance of landlord accountability for maintaining safe premises. Slip-and-fall accidents are a leading cause of injury, and property owners have a duty to address hazards promptly. According to the law firm, the settlement will help cover medical expenses and compensate for the woman’s ongoing limitations.
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, and more. The firm has a reputation for obtaining high-value settlements and verdicts. For more information, visit their online contact form.
