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John Richmond, Co-Founding Member
- November 6, 2024
If you’ve been hurt in a slip and fall accident in Williamsville, you’ve got a lot on your plate. Between the injuries you suffered, associated financial losses, and emotional damages, the prospect of a lawsuit often feels like another hassle you don’t have time for.
Our Williamsville slip and fall lawyers at Richmond Vona are ready to pursue your case with energy and compassion. We do the heavy lifting: sorting out the facts that led to your injury, proving liability, and demanding proper compensation for your losses. Contact us online or call (716) 500-5678 today for a free case consultation.
Why Choose Richmond Vona
When you’ve been injured in a slip and fall accident, you want to have the right lawyers on your side. The experienced slip and fall attorneys at Richmond Vona offer fully personalized, results-oriented representation to all our clients. We pride ourselves on our effective communication and client-focused approach. Each of our clients receives unwavering support from three to four designated legal professionals. We work hard to ensure a cohesive, collaborative experience from the start of representation to the resolution of your case.
We Get Results for Clients
Our skilled personal injury attorneys handle a wide variety of cases, and we’re proud to say that our accomplishments in the field speak for themselves. Our firm has been widely recognized for the high quality of our services. With founding partners John Richmond and Keith Vona at the helm, we have recovered millions of dollars in case results for our clients, including:
- $4.25 million for a client severely injured in a trucking accident.
- $3.2 million for a client who developed mesothelioma from asbestos exposure.
- $1.2 million for a client hurt in a head-on collision in Hamburg.
We're Dedicated to Fighting for Western New York
John and Keith both have deep roots here in Western New York. Richmond Vona was founded based on their passion for serving our communities. Over the years, our presence has grown in Buffalo, Williamsville, Rochester, Niagara Falls, and throughout the region.
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Damages Available After a Slip and Fall
We secured over $500,000 in damages for slip and fall clients throughout Western New York. Two types of damages are typically available in a slip and fall lawsuit: economic and non-economic. These damages vary depending on the types of injuries you may have suffered.
Economic Damages
Economic damages compensate victims for measurable financial losses resulting from an injury or harm. These include medical expenses, lost wages, property damage, and future costs like ongoing treatment or reduced earning capacity. They aim to restore the victim’s financial situation to what it was before the incident.
Non-Economic Damages
Non-economic damages compensate for intangible losses that cannot be easily measured, such as pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, and loss of companionship. These damages address the psychological and emotional impact of an injury or harm, aiming to provide relief for the victim’s personal hardships.
Who Is Liable in a Slip and Fall Case?
In most slip and fall cases, the owner of the property where the fall occurred is liable for damages. However, this varies depending on the facts of the case. A third party may also be at fault and owe you damages. This might include a contractor, management company, or government entity responsible for maintaining safe premises on the property where you were hurt.
Traditionally, premises liability depended on the status of the individual as a “licensee, invitee, or trespasser.” Though this distinction still exists in many states, it was abandoned in New York. Now, property owners owe a duty of care to protect all people whose presence is reasonably foreseeable. In other words, you may be entitled to damages for injuries if the owner of the premises should have anticipated your presence and didn’t remove or warn about the hazard that caused your slip and fall.
Common Causes of Slips, Trips, and Falls
Trip and fall incidents can occur for a variety of reasons. Most commonly, a safety hazard is to blame. Some of these include:
- Poor lighting
- Wet floors or uncleaned spills
- Tattered carpeting
- Loose or broken floorboards
- A lack of handrails
- Debris or other objects in a walkway
- Damaged sidewalks
- Ice or snow that has not been properly cleared
Regardless of the cause of the incident, a Williamsville attorney can work to ensure that a slip and fall case progresses promptly. This is especially important considering New York’s statute of limitations. According to New York Civil Practice Law & Rules § 214, people who suffer injuries after tripping and falling must file a claim for payment in court no more than three years after the date of the accident. However, if the property was owned by a municipality, the statute of limitations is much shorter.
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Words cannot describe how grateful my wife and I are of John Richmond. His friendliness, knowledge, loyalty and professionalism are of the highest level. Being this was the first time we’ve had to obtain legal assistance, John made this process very easy for my wife and I. We both would highly recommend Richmond Vona.
What a phenomenal experience to come from a terrifying accident. From day 1 Richmond/Vona provided me with nothing but comfort and professionalism. Communication is paramount in my needs and they performed that with nothing short of exceptional. Mr. Richmond made me feel like this was the only case he was working on. Thank you to all of your staff for looking out for my best interests and taking a stressful situation and making it so very easy for me and my family.
Reach Out to a Williamsville Slip and Fall Attorney Today
If you or a loved one has suffered a physical injury because of a property owner’s negligence, you may have the right to collect compensation for your losses. Slips and falls can lead to severe physical injuries that affect every part of your life. In the most extreme examples, these incidents can even result in an untimely death. A landowner that fails to provide proper protection may be responsible for providing payment.
Let our attorneys take the lead in your case. We can handle every part of the claim, from collecting evidence and talking with the insurance companies to demanding proper compensation. Contact a Williamsville slip and fall lawyer from Richmond Vona, LLC, today to get started.
