When you slip and fall, due to a property owner negligently maintaining their property, you may be entitled to recover money damages for your pain and suffering and medical expenses. This negligence can come in many forms — from failure to remove debris/garbage to failure to maintain adequate safety levels such as ensuring that the floors are not covered with water. If you suffer an injury from falling, contact one of our slip and fall attorneys here at our Boston, Massachusetts law firm to help guide you through the complicated litigation process so you can begin to recover.
An administrative assistant for a services organization, who badly injured her back when she slipped on a wet floor at Tottenville High School in New York City four years ago, has settled her lawsuit for $850,000. Patricia Cuozzo, then 59 years-old, worked for You Participate In Solutions (“YPIS”) of Staten Island, a nonprofit group that provides youth, community and professional development programs, as well as dispute resolution services.
Ms. Cuozzo was walking through a first-floor hallway across from the school-safety office on May 23, 2013, when she slipped and fell on a puddle of water. She suffered back injuries, ultimately requiring two surgeries. Ms. Cuozzo then sued the city and the Department of Education in state Supreme Court, and the case recently settled.
If you or a loved one have been injured by slipping and falling, you may be entitled to substantial compensation for your physical injuries, as well as any emotional trauma and financial hardship caused by the accident. Please contact one of our expert Boston slip and fall attorneys right away at 617-787-3700 or email us at info@gilhoylaw.com. An attorney will be here at the Law Offices of Gilbert R. Hoy, Jr. and Affiliates 24/7 for you to learn more about your legal options in a free and confidential consultation. Your needs are our top priority!
