Have you been involved in a slip and fall accident? Has a loved one been injured due to a property owner’s negligence? Slip and fall injury cases can be among the most complex types of personal injury cases and will require the immediate attention of a qualified, experienced trial lawyer. Our firm has the knowledge and experience needed to handle these types of cases and we are prepared to make sure your case gets the attention it deserves.

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), slip, trip and fall accidents cause up to 15% of all accidental deaths, which is second to motor vehicle accidents.

What is a Slip and Fall Accident?

A “slip and fall” commonly refers to a slip and resulting fall due to a dangerous or hazardous condition on someone else’s property. People can fall as a result of ice or snow on the sidewalk, water on the floor, as well as inconsistencies in flooring material, poor lighting, or hard to see gaps or holes in the ground.

Slip and fall injuries can be serious or life-threatening, especially for small children and seniors. Falls are the leading cause of spinal cord and brain injury.

Business Responsibility

There are measures generally recognized within businesses that reduce the risk of slip, trip and fall injuries. Walking surface irregularities, poor drainage (which allows water or oil to pool), inadequate lighting and poorly maintained stairs and handrails are all factors that business and property owners need to deal with to ensure a reasonably safe premises.

Businesses are expected to reduce risk. Making sure mats lay flat on the floor, posting warnings if an area is wet or slick, applying de-icer in frosty conditions, and applying non-slip finishes to areas that are frequently wet are practices that any customer has the right to expect.

Property owners are not automatically liable for injuries sustained by others while on their property. Rather, the owners are only held liable if their negligence caused the injury. In many cases, this negligence comes about by slippery or dangerous conditions on a property.

This can include:

• Water accumulation
• Uneven flooring
• Ice or icy conditions
• Poor lighting conditions
• Slippery surfaces

Typical Slip and Fall Injuries

The most serious injuries involve the back or spine (which can lead to long-term injury or death) and head injuries (which can lead to loss of cognitive function or death). Most people recover from muscle strains and sprains. Recovery from broken bones takes longer.

Types of slip and fall injuries include:

• Twisted ankles
• Twisted legs
• Torn muscles
• Broken Bones
• Concussions
• Wrongful deaths

What To Collect?

A few items that you as an injury victim can collect that may help us win compensation for injuries and damages after a slip and fall include:

1. Copies of photos taken at the accident scene showing the cause of injury.
2. Names and contact information of any witnesses.
3. Copy of an incident report if there was one filed.
4. Copy of medical receipts and records for medical care after the slip and fall.

Seeking Compensation for Slip and Fall Injuries

When a breach of safety occurs on someone else’s property, the owner may be responsible for compensating the injured person for medical bills. If the injury is severe enough, compensation for loss of wages and loss of employability and other long-term care costs may also be recovered.

We use our knowledge of the law to help you secure the compensation you truly deserve.

An experienced slip and fall attorney can help evaluate the circumstances surrounding your slip and fall and determine what premises liability applies to your situation.

We take pride in our ability to successfully represent clients in varying premises liability cases. Our team has years of experience providing trusted legal counsel for injured victims and their families. We understand that the people we work with have been through traumatic experiences, and we are committed to ensuring every client receives personalized attention. Our goal is to help clients obtain the best possible resolutions, all in a timely and professional manner.