Preserving Evidence After a Winter Slip and Fall in New York

Photograph Immediately

Capture the ice or snow, the surrounding area, and the absence of salt or sand, with timestamps if possible. Conditions change fast.

Note the Weather Timeline

Because New York's storm-in-progress rule turns on timing, record exactly when you fell and preserve weather data for that day.

Report and Get Care

Report the fall to the property owner or manager, get names of witnesses, and seek medical attention. Keep the shoes you were wearing.