Slip and Fall
The injuries from a slip and fall case range from cuts and bruising to hip fractures, broken bones, and even brain injury. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), falls are the leading cause for traumatic brain injuries, and nearly 20% of people who fall suffer at least moderate to severe injury. Every year more than 300,000 people suffer disabling injuries from falls. In fact, 12,000 to 16,000 deaths occur a year from slip or trip and fall accidents.
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You can have a meeting with one of our experienced injury attorneys today. We will review your case free of charge. If we accept your case, we are only paid if we recover compensation for you. Call us at 866-936-2599 or send us an e-mail for a free case evaluation.
Legal Considerations
Just because you have fallen on another person's premises, it doesn't mean he is liable for your injuries. In order for a person or business to be deemed negligent, you must prove the following occurred:
- The condition of the property was dangerous for visitors.
- The owner of the property was aware of the dangers.
- The owner had ample time to fix the condition of the property, or at least warn visitors of the dangers.
Property owners have a duty to make sure their premises are safe for visitors; failing to uphold their duty could put your safety in jeopardy.
If you feel your slip and fall accident was caused by another's irresponsibility, our attorneys will fight to hold them accountable.
Common Hazards
Our firm handles all types of premises liability cases on behalf of seriously injured clients and the families of wrongful death or fatal-accident victims, including those involving:
- Slippery surfaces and slippery walkways
- Hidden store dangers, such as wet floors
- Pavement defects
- Falling merchandise
- Hazardous areas
- Construction zones
- Attractive nuisance, such as swimming pools or trampolines
- Bad lighting or lax security leading to assault
- Inadequate snow and ice removal
- Oil spills at gas stations
- Leaking toilets in restrooms
- Parking lot falls
- No rails on stairs
Damages
- Loss of income
- Medical bills, both present and future
- Reduced mobility
- Pain and suffering
