Premises Liability / Slip & Fall
Personal Injury Law
Any business, landlord, property owner, or property manager is required to ensure the safety of the public while on their property. This means that it is mandatory that they maintain their property and alert guests to any unsafe conditions. Unfortunately, the safety of the public is often overlooked and it can lead to serious injury.
Slip and fall accidents cause many injuries, some of them severe, every year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that over 17,000 people die each year due to slip and fall injuries. Seeking the assistance of an experienced premise liability attorney is the first step to filing a claim.
Common Injuries and Causes
The most common injuries from a slip and fall accidents are:
- Head injury
- Spinal cord injury
- Broken bones or fractures
- Cuts and bruising
When an accident happens because of unsafe conditions or negligence of the property owner, it is called, “premise liability.” Most states have laws in place which require property owners to keep their premises safe. These laws generally pertain to businesses, but they sometimes pertain to homeowners as well.
The most common accidents that occur in premise liability cases are:
- Slip and falls due to slippery sidewalks and floors
- Trip and falls that are caused by areas without adequate lighting or objects that unsafely impede the walkway
- Accidents on construction sites
Monetary Compensation
If you have been injured due to the negligence of a property owner or business, you could be entitled to compensation for your injuries. These are some of the things that you could be entitled to receive compensation for:
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of income
- Medical expenses related to the injury
- Rehabilitation expenses
- Loss of housekeeping and home maintenance capacity
- Emotional suffering
What To Do If You Slip and Fall
If you ever suffer from a slip and fall accident, there are a few steps you should take:
- Do not make any statement regarding the fault of the accident
- Obtain the names of the property managers
- Obtain the names and contact information for any witnesses
- Take pictures of the injuries and the area where the accident occurred
- Seek medical treatment
- Be careful to save any clothing items that you were wearing at the time of the accident
- Contact a personal injury attorney
If you have suffered injury from a slip and fall accident, then you should seek the assistance of an experienced premise liability attorney. Please contact the office of Jacoby & Meyers to set up a free consultation to evaluate your claim. Our offices are located around the US, including New York, Miami, Arizona, and Southern California.
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