At Gowland, Boriss, we are dedicated to supporting individuals and families through a wide range of personal injury matters and estate litigation matters.

With compassion and a commitment to excellence, our lawyers, paralegals and law clerks work tirelessly to achieve the best possible outcome for every client.

Please contact either lawyer unless otherwise indicated.

Slip & Trip and Fall

Slip and fall accidents happen in an instant—often without warning.

If your injury occurred on property owned or maintained by a municipality, you may have as few as seven days to take specific legal action to preserve your rights. Missing this deadline could result in your claim being barred. Even in non-municipal cases, there are strict time limits for filing a lawsuit.

Slip and fall accidents that occur because of untreated or insufficiently treated snow or ice on private property are subject to strict 60 day written notice requirement to protect defendants. It is therefore critical that you consult an experienced lawyer as quickly as you are able following this type of accident.

Before you even realize what’s happened, you may find yourself on the ground, in pain, and trying to understand the situation. Feelings of shock, confusion, and even embarrassment are common, and it’s natural to wonder: How did this happen?

At Gowland, Boriss Injury Lawyers, we recognize how distressing and confusing these incidents can be. Our experienced team investigates slip and trip and fall accidents to determine whether unsafe conditions or someone else’s negligence caused your injury.

Because accident scenes can change rapidly—surfaces cleaned, hazards removed, or surveillance footage overwritten—it’s important to act promptly. Early steps may include securing photographs, identifying and locating witnesses, and preserving video evidence that could be critical to your claim.

If you’ve been injured in a slip and fall or trip and fall accident, Gowland, Boriss Injury Lawyers is here to help. We offer clear, compassionate legal guidance and are committed to protecting your rights throughout the process.