When someone else was responsible for your slip and fall accident and injuries, you have the right to hold that party liable for your many losses. The first step in this process is generally to file an insurance claim against the negligent company or property owner at fault for your fall. When a slip and […]
Category: Slip and Fall
Slip and Falls During Holiday Shopping
The holiday season is upon us, and that means that there’s a lot of hustle and bustle going on out there. This is especially true when it comes to shopping. There isn’t a shopping center, mall, grocery store, or parking lot that isn’t nearly at capacity at this time of year. And with all of […]
Common Locations for Slip and Falls
Most people carry about their day without giving much thought to the possibility of a slip and fall accident. After all, it’s easy to associate a slip or a trip with a slapstick comedy routine, not an accident that results in a serious injury. Walking through the grocery store, passing under a construction site, or […]
Who Is Liable for Your Slip and Fall Accident?
Like most people, you probably assume that slips and falls typically do not result in serious injuries—and you would be right. In the vast majority of slip and fall accident cases, the person who fell simply gets up, dusts off, and moves on with little more than a bump or a bruise. Some slip and […]
Slip and Fall Injuries and Damages
Slip and fall accidents are among the leading causes of personal injuries nationwide. While businesses and property owners have a duty to keep their premises in reasonably safe conditions, they often breach this duty, and as a result, visitors fall. Such falls can result in surprisingly serious injuries, such as broken bones, sprains and strains, […]
When Is a Property Owner Liable for a “Slip and Fall” Injury?
“Slip and fall” accidents fall within a broader category of personal injury claims known as premises liability. In short, anyone who owns property has a legal duty to keep their premises in reasonably safe condition. If they do not, anyone invited onto the property who is injured as the result of a hazardous condition may […]