Maybe. Unlike motor vehicle accidents, New York slip and fall accidents are typically not reported to the police so there is unlikely to be any official police report of the accident, though it is possible in some cases. Also, if you were hurt on the property of a private residence there is unlikely to be any official report of your accident injuries.

However, if you fall and get hurt at a New York store or business, then there may be a report of your accident injuries. Some, but not all, stores and businesses have internal policies that require workers to fill out injury reports if anyone is hurt on the property.

If an accident report exists, then your New York premises liability attorney will get a copy and review the report. However, the absence of such a report does not mean that you cannot recover damages. Whether or not there is a report, your New York slip and fall lawyer will carefully investigate your potential claim and advise you of your legal rights and possible recovery.

For more information about your rights after a New York slip and fall, please contact a New York injury lawyer at 1-800-362-9329.