If you slipped and fell on a wet floor in a Hylan Boulevard store or went down on a broken step in St. George, you need a Staten Island slip and fall attorney who will actually handle your case himself. That’s Michael J. Redenburg. That’s Michael J. Redenburg, a Staten Island slip and fall attorney who takes on landlords, store owners, and the City directly
Michael J. Redenburg, Esq. P.C. is a solo practice. When you call, you talk to Michael — not a case manager, not a junior associate fielding your questions until someone senior has time. He’s represented injury victims across Staten Island and the rest of New York City for over 15 years, and every client on his roster works with him directly, from the first phone call through settlement or trial.
Property owners in New York — landlords, store owners, the City — have a legal duty to keep their premises reasonably safe. When they ignore a hazard they knew about, or should have known about, and you get hurt because of it, you have a right to hold them accountable. Michael builds those cases and fights them, personally, for people in Tottenville, Great Kills, New Dorp, Port Richmond, and every neighborhood in between.
Why Choose Michael J. Redenburg
Experience matters when you’re hurt and dealing with an insurance company. Michael has practiced personal injury law for over 15 years, representing clients across Staten Island and the rest of New York City.
His work has been recognized outside his own office, too. As a New York City personal injury lawyer, his work has been recognized outside his own office, too. He was named a SuperLawyers NY Metro Rising Star from 2014 to 2017. The National Trial Lawyers named him to their Top 40 Under 40. So did the American Society of Legal Advocates.
None of that changes how he runs his practice as a Staten Island slip and fall attorney. When you hire Michael, you work with Michael — not a case manager, not a rotating cast of junior associates. He handles your calls, your questions, and your case from the day you sign on.
Consultations are free, and Michael takes slip and fall cases on contingency. That means you pay no attorney’s fee unless he wins your case. You don’t pay him out of pocket to find out whether you have a claim, and you don’t pay him unless he recovers money for you.
Cases I Handle in Staten Island
Slip and Fall Accidents
Property owners on Staten Island — from stores along Hylan Boulevard to landlords in Stapleton and Port Richmond — have to keep their premises reasonably safe. When a wet floor, broken step, poor lighting, or icy walkway goes unfixed and you get hurt, Michael can help you understand your rights as a Staten Island slip and fall attorney. He handles claims against private property owners, businesses, and the City when a fall happens on city-owned property like a sidewalk.
Motorcycle Accidents
Staten Island’s major corridors — the Staten Island Expressway, Hylan Boulevard, Richmond Avenue, Victory Boulevard, Bay Street, and the bridges connecting the borough to New Jersey and Brooklyn — carry heavy traffic every day, and motorcyclists bear the worst of it when a driver isn’t paying attention. As a Staten Island motorcycle accident lawyer, Michael represents riders injured in crashes on these roads and fights insurance companies that try to blame the motorcyclist by default.
Other Injury Claims
Not every injury fits neatly into one category. If you were hurt through someone else’s negligence anywhere on Staten Island or elsewhere in the city, Michael can tell you during a free consultation whether you have a claim as a New York City personal injury lawyer. He’s represented injury victims across all five boroughs for over 15 years.
Compensation You May Be Entitled To
If you were hurt in a slip and fall on Staten Island, working with a Staten Island slip and fall attorney means New York law allows you to pursue several types of damages, depending on the facts of your case.
Medical expenses. This covers your ER visit, hospital stay, follow-up care, physical therapy, and any future treatment your injury requires. If you were treated at Staten Island University Hospital or Richmond University Medical Center, those bills are part of your claim.
Lost wages. If your injury kept you out of work, you can recover the income you lost. If the injury affects your ability to earn going forward, that’s factored in too.
Pain and suffering. New York law recognizes more than your medical bills and paycheck. Chronic pain, emotional distress, and the loss of enjoyment of your daily life are real damages, and you’re entitled to compensation for them.
Punitive damages. In cases involving especially reckless conduct by a property owner, New York law allows for punitive damages on top of your other compensation. These are less common and depend heavily on the facts.
Wrongful death. If a loved one died because of a fall caused by someone else’s negligence, their family may have a wrongful death claim. This is a separate area of law with its own rules, and Michael can walk you through what it means for your family during a free consultation.
Every case is different, and what you can recover depends on your injuries, your losses, and how the accident happened. Michael can tell you what your claim may be worth after hearing the facts.
What to Do After an Accident on Staten Island
- Get medical care right away. If you’re injured, go to the ER — Staten Island University Hospital (475 Seaview Ave) and Richmond University Medical Center both treat emergency injuries. Getting checked out isn’t just for your health. It creates a medical record tying your injuries to the accident, which matters later.
- Report the accident. If you fell in a store, ask for a manager and make sure an incident report gets filed. If it happened on a sidewalk or other city property, note exactly where it happened — the location matters for what comes next.
- Document the scene if you can. Take photos of what caused the fall — the wet floor, the broken step, the ice — before it gets cleaned up or fixed. Get the names and numbers of anyone who saw it happen.
- Keep records of everything. Save your medical bills, discharge paperwork, and any documentation of missed work. These records support your claim later.
- Know your deadlines. In New York, you generally have three years from the date of the accident to file a slip and fall lawsuit. But if the accident happened on city-owned property — a sidewalk, a subway station — you may have only 90 days to file a Notice of Claim before you can sue. Missing that window can end your case before it starts.
- Talk to an attorney before you talk to the insurance company. Insurance adjusters aren’t working for you. Before you give a statement or sign anything, call Michael, a Staten Island slip and fall attorney, for a free consultation. He’ll tell you where you stand and what your case is worth.
How New York Injury Law Affects Your Case
Three-year statute of limitations. You generally have three years from the date of your accident to file a slip and fall lawsuit in New York, under CPLR § 214 — wait too long, and you lose the right to sue no matter how strong your case is.
90-day Notice of Claim. If your fall happened on city-owned property — a sidewalk, a subway station, any municipal building — you may have only 90 days to file a formal Notice of Claim under General Municipal Law § 50-e before you can even bring a lawsuit, which is why calling a lawyer early matters more than people realize.
Pure comparative negligence. New York lets you recover damages even if you were partly at fault for your own fall under CPLR § 1411, with your compensation reduced by your percentage of fault, so being partially responsible doesn’t automatically disqualify your claim.
Every one of these deadlines and rules can make or break a case before it’s ever heard by a judge, which is why a Staten Island slip and fall attorney should review the facts as early as possible. Michael can tell you exactly where your case stands during a free consultation.
Serving Staten Island and Nearby Areas
As a Staten Island slip and fall attorney, Michael represents injury victims throughout Staten Island — from St. George near the Staten Island Ferry Terminal, to Tottenville, to Great Kills. Wherever your accident happened on the island, he can take your case.
If your case doesn’t settle, it will ultimately be filed in Richmond County Supreme Court, Civil Branch, at 26 Central Ave in Staten Island. Michael handles cases in this courthouse regularly and knows what it takes to bring a claim there if the insurance company won’t offer a fair settlement.
Beyond Staten Island, Michael works as a New York City personal injury lawyer representing injury victims across all five boroughs — Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx — and has done so for over 15 years. No matter where in New York City your accident happened, you can work directly with him from your first call.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do I have to file a slip and fall lawsuit in New York?
Generally, you have three years from the date of your accident to file a lawsuit. That sounds like a long time, but evidence disappears, witnesses’ memories fade, and surveillance footage gets deleted. The sooner you talk to a Staten Island slip and fall attorney, the stronger your case will be.
What if I fell on a sidewalk owned by the City?
If your fall happened on city-owned property, you may have only 90 days to file a Notice of Claim before you can sue — not three years. This is one of the most common ways people lose a valid claim, simply because they didn’t know the shorter deadline existed.
I think I was partly to blame for my fall. Do I still have a case?
Yes — this is a question a Staten Island slip and fall attorney hears often. New York follows a rule called pure comparative negligence, which means you can still recover damages even if you were partly at fault. Your compensation gets reduced by your percentage of fault, but being partly responsible doesn’t wipe out your claim.
Where would my case be filed if it goes to court?
If your case doesn’t settle, it would be filed in Richmond County Supreme Court, Civil Branch, at 26 Central Ave in Staten Island. As a Staten Island slip and fall attorney, Michael handles cases there regularly, so he knows the courthouse and what it takes to get you in front of a judge if the insurance company won’t be reasonable.
Will I be working with Michael directly, or will my case get handed off?
As your Staten Island slip and fall attorney, you work with Michael directly, from your first call through the end of your case. This is a solo practice — there’s no case manager or junior associate handling your file while you wait for answers.
What does it cost to hire you?
Nothing up front. Your consultation is free, and Michael takes slip and fall cases on contingency, meaning you pay no attorney’s fee unless he wins your case.