Slip and fall accidents may be caused by the negligence of another person or business and can result in serious injuries to the victim. A fall can result in broken bones, head injuries and other painful and debilitating injuries. In some cases, a slip and fall accident can result in death, particularly if the victim is elderly.
Slip and fall accidents can occur when a property owner, manager, tenant or occupier fails to properly maintain the property, creates an unsafe condition or, knows about an unsafe condition but fails to warn people about the problem. For example, if ice is not appropriately treated, if wet floors are not dried, if loose carpeting is not fixed or if poor lighting makes it difficult to see the ground then the person(s) in charge of the property may be legally responsible if an individual falls and gets hurt.
Specifically, these conditions may prove that the defendant failed to exercise a reasonable duty of care and should be liable for any injuries incurred as a result of this breach of duty of care.
An experienced slip and fall lawyer will represent clients in settlement negotiations and litigation arising from slip and fall accidents. Potential damages include out of pocket expenses and lost income incurred because of the accident. In some cases, our clients are also entitled to damages for pain and suffering. We encourage you to contact us today to discuss the specific circumstances of your case.