Greenstein & Pittari, LLP Secures $875,000 Settlement for Woman Injured in Harlem Supermarket Slip and Fall Accident

NEW YORK, Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Greenstein & Pittari, LLP, a New York City personal injury law firm, announced that it has secured an $875,000 settlement on behalf of a 35-year-old woman who suffered significant injuries after slipping and falling while shopping inside a Harlem supermarket.

The lawsuit was filed in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, New York County, under Index No. 160573/2024. According to the lawsuit, the woman was shopping inside the Harlem supermarket when she encountered a dangerous, slippery floor and fell. No wet-floor sign or other warning alerted customers to the hazard. As a result of the fall, the client suffered injuries to her spine that required extensive medical treatment, including multiple epidural injections. She also sustained a significant knee injury that ultimately required surgery.

Following litigation and negotiations, Valerie Hernandez, Esq., of Greenstein & Pittari, LLP, secured an $875,000 settlement for the injured client.

"People have a right to expect that when they walk into a supermarket, the property will be maintained in a reasonably safe condition," said Valerie Hernandez, Esq. "Our client suffered serious injuries that required extensive treatment, including multiple spinal injections and knee surgery. We worked to make sure the severity of those injuries and the impact this accident had on her life were fully recognized. We are pleased we secured an $875,000 settlement on her behalf."

What New Yorkers Should Do After a Store Slip and Fall

Greenstein & Pittari, LLP advises individuals injured in supermarket and retail accidents to seek appropriate medical treatment, immediately report the accident to store management, photograph the dangerous condition, when possible, obtain contact information for witnesses, preserve the shoes and clothing worn at the time of the accident, and speak with an experienced New York premises liability attorney before providing statements to an insurance company.

Prompt action can be particularly important because evidence establishing how long a dangerous condition existed and whether store employees knew or should have known about it may become critical during litigation. Evidence can disappear quickly. Surveillance footage may be overwritten, spills may be cleaned, merchandise may be moved, and witnesses may become difficult to locate. Greenstein & Pittari, LLP investigates these cases with an emphasis on preserving evidence, including surveillance video, incident reports, photographs, witness information, inspection records, cleaning logs, maintenance records, and employee testimony.

Robert Greenstein stated, "A routine trip to a supermarket, grocery store, bodega, pharmacy, or retail shop should not result in a serious injury. Under New York premises liability law, property owners and businesses may be held responsible when a customer is injured because of a dangerous condition that the business created or knew, or should have known, existed and failed to address reasonably."

Greenstein & Pittari, LLP Represents Injured Shoppers Throughout New York City

Greenstein & Pittari, LLP represents individuals injured in supermarkets, grocery stores, bodegas, pharmacies, department stores, shopping centers, big-box retailers, restaurants, hotels, and other commercial properties throughout New York City and the surrounding areas.

The firm's attorneys handle serious premises liability and personal injury cases involving slip and falls, trip and falls, falling merchandise, defective stairs, unsafe sidewalks, negligent maintenance, inadequate security, and other dangerous property conditions.

Greenstein & Pittari, LLP represents clients throughout Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island, Yonkers, Nassau County, and surrounding New York communities.

Individuals injured because of an unsafe condition at a supermarket, retail store, or other commercial property can call 1-800-VICTIM2 (1-800-842-8462) for a free consultation.

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About Greenstein & Pittari, LLP

Greenstein & Pittari, LLP is a New York litigation firm representing individuals and families in personal injury, premises liability, catastrophic injury, wrongful death, municipal liability, and civil rights matters.

With decades of experience representing injured New Yorkers, the firm's attorneys are committed to thorough case preparation, aggressive advocacy, and pursuing maximum compensation for clients harmed by negligence and wrongful conduct.

For additional information about Greenstein & Pittari, LLP, or to request a free consultation, call 1-800-VICTIM2 (1-800-842-8462).

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