Greece, NY Slip and Fall Accident Lawyers

Got Hurt on Someone’s Property in Greece? You Deserve Answers, and Action

Accidents on unsafe property don’t just cause pain—they cause disruption. Suddenly, you’re spending your days at medical appointments instead of work, figuring out how to pay for treatment, and wondering whether this whole mess could’ve been avoided. If it happened in Greece, there’s a good chance it could have.

At Horn Wright, LLP, our premises liability lawyers help people in Greece get justice when someone’s property turns dangerous. Whether it was a fall outside a grocery store on Dewey Avenue or a slip on ice near your apartment on Long Pond Road, if the injury happened because someone failed to act responsibly, we’re here to make it right.

Danger Lurks in Plain Sight Around Greece

You might not think twice before walking into a store or visiting a friend’s apartment, but the hazards that cause serious injuries are often hiding in plain view.

Grocery Store Slip-and-Falls

Wet floors in supermarkets are a year-round hazard. Whether from tracked-in snow or leaking freezers, we’ve seen people in Greece injured at busy commercial centers where spills go unaddressed for far too long.

Apartment Complex Hazards

Older multi-unit buildings often suffer from broken stairwells, loose carpeting in hallways, and missing handrails. If management doesn’t fix these issues promptly, tenants and guests face serious risks, especially in high-traffic entryways and staircases.

Icy Sidewalks Along Ridge Road

During winter, Ridge Road, Mount Read Boulevard, and areas near Greece Ridge Mall are notorious for poorly treated walkways. Landlords, business owners, and even the town itself sometimes neglect salting or plowing, turning walkways into slip zones.

In each case, someone should have acted. The key question in premises liability is: who had the responsibility, and did they ignore it?

Who Can Be Held Liable?

Establishing fault in a premises injury isn’t always as straightforward as blaming the owner. In Greece, multiple entities may share responsibility depending on who had control over the property at the time.

Property Management Companies

Large apartment complexes and shopping centers often hire outside companies to oversee maintenance and safety. If a sidewalk was cracked, lighting was broken, or snow removal wasn’t done, these third parties may be to blame.

Commercial Tenants

In retail leases, it’s often the tenant, not the property owner, who handles conditions inside the business. So if you slipped inside a restaurant or store, the business that operates there may bear the liability.

Government Entities in Greece

Public sidewalks, parks, and municipal buildings fall under the Town of Greece or Monroe County. If your injury happened in one of these places, a legal process called a Notice of Claim must be filed within 90 days per General Municipal Law § 50-e. Miss that window, and your case may be dismissed.

These distinctions matter. We work fast to identify the right party, and make sure no technicality blocks your path to justice.

What to Do Right After an Injury

You don’t need to have everything figured out right away. But a few clear steps can protect your health and help your legal claim stay strong from the start.

First, visit an ER or urgent care as soon as possible. If you’re in Greece, Unity Hospital or the urgent care on Latta Road are good options. Even if your pain feels manageable, internal injuries or joint damage can take days to worsen. Medical documentation also helps link your injury directly to the accident.

Then, notify the property owner or store manager. Ask that an incident report be made. Get their name and contact info if possible. This starts a paper trail that supports your version of what happened.

Finally, if you’re able, take photos and gather witness names. That wet spot on the floor, that missing handrail it may be fixed by the next day. But with visual proof and witness support, your claim becomes harder to dispute.

What New York Law Says About Your Rights

New York’s premises liability laws offer a clear path to compensation, but they come with strict rules and short deadlines, especially when municipal property is involved.

For most personal injuries on private property, CPLR § 214(5) gives you three years to file a claim. But don’t wait. It takes time to gather evidence, consult experts, and build a compelling case.

If the injury occurred on public property (like a town park or sidewalk), a Notice of Claim must be filed within 90 days, and the lawsuit itself must be filed within one year and 90 days. These deadlines are firm, and missing them can mean losing your right to sue.

New York also applies comparative fault under CPLR § 1411. That means even if you were partially at fault, say, wearing slick shoes or using your phone when you fell, you can still recover compensation. However, your award may be reduced by your percentage of fault. We work to minimize that blame by showing how the hazard, not your actions, caused the injury.

How to Prove the Property Owner Was at Fault

Building a strong case takes more than saying you slipped or tripped. We need to show what the hazard was, how long it existed, and what should’ve been done differently.

A property owner, or whoever had control, has a duty of care. That means they’re expected to maintain reasonably safe conditions. If they didn’t salt an icy sidewalk, repair broken stairs, or clean up a spill promptly, they may have breached that duty.

We then need to show causation, that their inaction directly led to your injury. This involves medical reports, expert evaluations, surveillance footage, and even weather data when ice or snow is involved.

Finally, we must prove damages. Your pain, your costs, your missed income—they all matter. We calculate not only what you’ve lost so far, but what you might need down the road, especially if your injury leads to long-term limitations.

Your Potential Compensation Explained

A successful premises liability case can cover far more than just the initial hospital bill. When you’re hurt due to negligence, the goal is to restore what’s been taken from you—or at least provide the resources to adapt.

• Medical expenses include ER visits, medications, specialist care, imaging, physical therapy, and even assistive devices if your injury requires them.
• Lost income from missed work, whether it’s a few shifts or long-term disability, can be included. So can reduced earning potential if your injury forces a job change.
• Pain and suffering matters, too. That includes the physical toll, the emotional strain, and the lifestyle disruptions you didn’t ask for.

Our premises liability lawyers take the time to learn how the injury has affected your life, not just on paper, but in the ways that truly count.

Horn Wright, LLP Is Ready to Help You in Greece

Getting hurt on someone else’s property is frustrating enough. But trying to deal with insurance companies and legal red tape while you’re in pain? That’s overwhelming. You shouldn’t have to do it alone.

At Horn Wright, LLP, our premises liability lawyers know how to handle these cases, and we know Greece. From Ridge Road to Stone Road, we’ve seen how often preventable hazards cause serious injuries.

We’re proud to be recognized among the most respected injury firms in the country, and we bring that national reputation to every local case we take.

Let’s find out what really happened, and hold the right party accountable.