Irondequoit, NY Slip and Fall Accident Lawyers 

If You Got Hurt in Irondequoit Because of Unsafe Property, Read This First

You didn’t expect to spend the day in urgent care. Maybe you slipped outside a convenience store on Titus Avenue or fell down poorly lit steps in an apartment off Seneca Road. Now you’re facing pain, appointments, and the kind of stress no one prepares for.

At Horn Wright, LLP, our premises liability lawyers help injured residents in Irondequoit take action. Unsafe property isn’t just a nuisance, it’s a legal failure. And if someone’s neglect caused your injury, New York law gives you a path to demand compensation.

Property Hazards That Cause Serious Injuries

Hazards can be easy to miss, until they cause real damage. In Irondequoit, the most serious premises injuries often happen in familiar places, during everyday routines.

Winter Hazards on Sloped Driveways

Icy conditions in winter are bad enough on flat surfaces, but sloped driveways and walkways, common throughout Irondequoit neighborhoods—make them far worse. When landlords or property owners fail to salt or shovel, they violate both common-sense safety and state building standards under NY Code § 304.1.

Apartment Complex Disrepair

In multi-unit rentals, stairwells, balconies, and walkways are legally required to be safe. Under New York Multiple Dwelling Law § 78, property owners must maintain common areas. When a stair railing gives way or hallway lighting hasn’t worked in weeks, injuries that follow aren’t just “accidents,” they’re the owner’s responsibility.

We’ve helped clients who were told to “watch their step” or “should’ve known better.” That’s not how the law sees it, and it’s not how we let insurance companies treat you.

What Makes a Strong Premises Liability Claim

Building a successful premises claim in New York means proving three key things, and proving them well.

Unsafe Conditions

First, the condition must be objectively hazardous. That could mean slick tile without signage, torn carpet on stairs, or uneven concrete outside a business. Property owners are required to prevent and correct dangers that could cause injury, particularly when the hazard exists in areas open to customers or guests.

Property Owner’s Knowledge

Second, we must show the owner knew, or should have known, about the danger. This doesn’t mean they had to see it with their own eyes. If the condition was present long enough, repeated, or the result of poor maintenance, it counts. Surveillance footage, cleaning logs, and previous complaints help us show this in court.

Real Damages

Finally, we prove the connection between the unsafe condition and your injury. That’s where medical records, treatment history, and your personal documentation come in. If your fall caused a concussion, a herniated disc, or made it impossible to work, we build that timeline clearly and thoroughly.

Our premises liability lawyers know how to package this evidence so that insurance companies and defense attorneys can’t twist the facts.

What to Do After the Injury Happens

We get it, when you’re injured, the last thing you want to do is start collecting paperwork. But what you do in the first 24–48 hours after a property injury can make a huge difference in what compensation you're able to recover later.

Start by seeking care immediately. Visit a walk-in clinic, urgent care, or the ER at Rochester General Hospital. Medical records dated close to the time of the accident make your claim stronger, and ensure that hidden injuries like soft tissue tears or head trauma are caught early.

Then, take photos of everything: the scene, your injuries, your shoes. Save the clothes you wore. These small details help us build a case that holds up in court. And if you spoke to anyone on site, staff, a manager, or a bystander, write down their name and what they said.

Finally, report the incident. If it happened at a business, file a report with the store. If it happened in your apartment, notify your landlord in writing. This isn’t about being dramatic, it’s about preserving facts before they disappear.

Who’s Legally Responsible in Irondequoit

In Irondequoit, legal responsibility depends on who had control over the space where you were hurt.

If your injury happened at a business on Hudson Avenue, the store tenant may be responsible, especially under ADA Title III (42 U.S. Code § 12182), which requires businesses to maintain safe, accessible environments for customers. If the hazard was outside, in a parking lot or entrance, then the property owner or landlord may be on the hook.

For injuries on public sidewalks or municipal buildings, the Town of Irondequoit may bear responsibility. But with government-owned property, GML § 50-e requires a Notice of Claim within 90 days of the incident. That’s a short clock—and one you can’t afford to miss.

We help you sort this out fast. Before the evidence fades. Before the window closes.

What the Law Says About Time Limits and Fault

New York premises liability cases are subject to hard deadlines. Under CPLR § 214(5), you have three years from the date of the injury to file a lawsuit. If the responsible party is a government agency, you only have 90 days to file a claim notice, then one year and 90 days to file suit.

That might sound like plenty of time. But property owners often repair the hazard, delete surveillance footage, or claim they never knew it existed. Acting early preserves the evidence we need.

New York also follows comparative fault law under CPLR § 1411. If the defense argues you were distracted or wearing unsafe shoes, the court may assign you partial fault. But don’t panic, this just reduces the total payout. You can still recover damages, even if you’re partly blamed. Our job is to fight that narrative and keep your compensation as intact as possible.

Damages You Can Recover

A property injury doesn’t just hurt your body—it hits your finances, your routines, and your mental health. Your compensation should reflect all of it.

• Lost income from missed shifts, shortened hours, or long-term disability is one of the biggest financial burdens. We calculate that loss based on your job, income history, and future ability to work.
• Pain and suffering may sound abstract, but it’s legally recognized in New York. It covers both physical discomfort and emotional distress, especially if the injury affects your sleep, mobility, or ability to enjoy your life.
• Medical costs, while not listed under a dedicated heading here, are always included, from emergency care to therapy to follow-up appointments. If your doctor expects future treatment, we factor that into the total claim value.

Our goal is to show the full picture of what this injury took from you, because a bandage payout isn’t enough.

Horn Wright, LLP, Is Ready to Help You in Irondequoit

At Horn Wright, LLP, our premises liability lawyers serve people across Irondequoit who’ve been hurt on unsafe property, whether in apartment complexes, local stores, or public walkways. We investigate, we prove, and we fight for fair compensation with the persistence you deserve.

Our firm has been recognized among the most respected legal teams in America, and we bring that same energy to every neighborhood in Irondequoit, from Titus Avenue to Lakeshore Boulevard.

If your injury was preventable, we’ll help make sure it’s not ignored.