Troy, NY Slip and Fall Accident Attorneys

Troy Slip and Fall Accidents Can Derail Your Life in Seconds

You don’t wake up thinking you’ll end the day in urgent care. Maybe you were strolling through Monument Square or stopping for coffee on River Street. Then, without warning, you’re flat on the ground. Pain shoots through your back, your wrist, your knees. And just like that, everything changes.

At Horn Wright, LLP, our slip and fall accident attorneys help people in Troy whose lives have been flipped upside down by someone else’s lack of care. You didn’t cause the hazard. But now you’re stuck with the fallout. And we don’t think that’s fair.

We step in when property owners step out of their responsibilities. You focus on getting better, we’ll focus on getting justice.

Injuries That Don’t Always Appear Right Away

A fall doesn’t always leave a cast or a crutch. That doesn’t mean you’re okay. Some of the worst injuries aren’t obvious at first. They show up slowly and stick around for months or even years.

We’ve helped clients in Troy who suffered from disc damage that made every step agony, torn ligaments that disrupted daily routines, and head injuries that left them struggling to concentrate. The scans didn’t always tell the whole story, but the pain was real.

Thanks to New York Insurance Law § 5102(d), you can still pursue compensation if your injury significantly disrupts your normal life. We work with doctors, therapists, and specialists to document how your fall continues to affect you, long after the bruises fade.

What Happens When Businesses Drop the Ball

Troy’s restaurants, boutiques, and grocery stores are part of what makes this city feel vibrant. But that charm disappears fast when you’re laid out on a tile floor because someone didn’t clean up a mess or secure a mat.

Under New York General Business Law § 349, businesses have a legal obligation to keep their spaces safe for customers. They can’t cut corners on cleanup or overlook obvious dangers.

We've seen:

• Water tracked in from outside that turned entryways into slipping zones. If the floor’s wet, there should be signs, mats, or both. Anything less is negligence.
• Rugs that slide across hardwood every time someone steps on them. You expect stability, not a trap beneath your feet.
• Cluttered aisles where inventory was left unattended. Boxes, carts, and supplies aren’t just inconvenient. They’re dangerous.

If you were hurt in a place of business, don’t assume it was your fault. We’ll investigate how long the hazard existed and whether staff knew, or should’ve known, about it.

The Reality of Sidewalk and Walkway Dangers

You’d think sidewalks would be the safest place to walk. But in parts of Troy, broken bricks, sunken slabs, and ice-slicked paths are accidents waiting to happen. And someone is responsible.

According to New York City Administrative Code § 7-210, which many courts use as a model statewide, adjacent property owners are the ones required to maintain public sidewalks. That includes residential and commercial properties.

You may have seen the signs yourself:

• Uneven sidewalks near schools and parks, especially after harsh winters.
• Cracks that stretch wide enough to catch your foot and send you flying.
• Slopes or dips that collect water and turn into icy traps overnight.

These hazards don’t just appear out of nowhere. Often, neighbors complain for months. We look at city records, service calls, and neighborhood reports to prove that your injury wasn’t just bad luck, it was predictable and preventable.

Not Just Scrapes: The Full Impact of a Fall

Some falls leave you bruised. Others leave you buried in medical bills, missed work, and emotional stress. That’s why we go beyond the surface when building your case.

Our slip and fall accident attorneys take the time to look at the big picture. What have you lost? What will you continue to lose?

• Medical expenses add up fast. Even after the ER, there are follow-ups, imaging, therapy, and medication. And some injuries come back in flare-ups.
• Lost income affects more than your paycheck. You may have to miss work, reduce hours, or change jobs altogether.
• The emotional toll is real. Being scared to walk across a room, anxious every time it rains, or isolated due to pain, those things matter, too.

We use New York Civil Practice Law & Rules § 1601 to push back on lowball offers that ignore these lasting consequences. Because you deserve more than quick fixes.

Parking Lot Pitfalls and Poor Maintenance

Falls don’t just happen indoors. In Troy, some of the most dangerous places are the parking lots behind apartment complexes, the gravel driveways near stores, and the lots where drainage is a joke.

New York Real Property Law § 231 makes it clear, landlords and commercial property managers have a duty to fix what’s broken outside, too.

We’ve seen:

• Deep potholes filled with slush in early spring that send people sprawling.
• Ice buildup around drainage grates no one bothered to salt.
• Curbs that crumble underfoot or disappear entirely beneath snowfall.

These aren’t freak accidents. They’re warning signs ignored for too long. We’ll uncover the maintenance records, or lack thereof, that show just how careless things had gotten.

When the City Drops the Ball

Government properties aren’t immune to safety rules. If you were injured in a public space, like a bus station, city library, or municipal office, there’s a path forward. But the timeline is tight.

Under General Municipal Law § 50-e, you only have 90 days to notify the government entity about your claim. Wait too long, and your options vanish.

We’ve helped Troy residents file claims against public agencies for:

• Broken handrails at public transit stops
• Snow left uncleared from city sidewalks for days
• Wet, slippery floors in public service buildings

The city may seem intimidating to challenge, but the law is on your side when negligence is clear. We’ll act quickly and thoroughly to preserve your rights.

Building a Strong Case from Day One

To win, you need more than a story, you need proof. That’s where we come in. We build a case that shows exactly what went wrong and who failed to fix it.

• We talk to witnesses who saw the fall or the hazard before it happened. Their statements add weight to your case.
• We gather records, maintenance logs, inspection reports, emails, that show a pattern of neglect.
• We bring in experts when needed. Engineers, building inspectors, and safety pros can show how a simple repair could’ve prevented your injury.

This isn’t about making things up. It’s about showing the truth with clarity, urgency, and strength.

Let’s Talk About What Happened to You

Falls are sudden. But the aftermath? That drags on. Pain, bills, fear, it all adds up. Our slip and fall accident attorneys have helped people across Troy get the compensation they need to get their footing back, legally and financially.

Recognized among New York’s top firms, Horn Wright, LLP, is here to help you take the next step forward. Let’s talk about what happened, and what we’ll do about it.