We hear stories about it all the time on the news. A woman slips and falls on a slippery floor at the grocery store; a man is injured when he is struck by a falling object from a construction site; or a child is injured by a dangerous product not labeled in a toy store.

These are all instances of New York premises liability cases, where the managers and owners of private property were negligent in their duties, creating a dangerous environment for those using the property that ultimately leads to an accident and resulting injuries.

Under New York law, those injured in these types of accidents have legal rights to recover damages from the property owners, receiving compensation to cover their medical bills, ongoing care, physical therapy, missed time at work, or instances of pain and suffering.

If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident that was not your fault, your first step should be to contact a Long Island premises liability attorney. An experienced lawyer can file the proper paperwork, advise you on how to proceed, and argue on your behalf in court.

You should also document your injuries as best as possible, as well as the events that led up to your accident. This information will be crucial to your ability to give accurate and compelling testimony, and the more you have down on paper the better.

It is also important that you not talk about your accident to people other than your lawyer, as even casual information you mention in a conversation could turn up in the investigation of the insurance companies, shedding serious doubt on the validity of your claim.

Lastly, it is important to be on time to all your follow-up medical appointments, and put your best effort forward to heal from your injuries. Also, stay in constant contact with your lawyer about the specifics of your case, depending on them to represent your best interests at all times.

If you would like to discuss your accident with a Long Island premises liability attorney, you can contact Rappaport, Glass, Greene and Levine toll free at (800) 734-9445. We have represented hundreds of cases just like yours, and can provide any information about the legal process you require.