Slip and Fall Accident Victims
If you slipped and fell on someone else’s property, you may be entitled to compensation. Generally, property owners have a duty to maintain their premises in a safe condition. If you fell and injured yourself due to some unsafe condition on the property, you may pursue a claim against the property owner to recover for your injuries.
Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents
There are numerous causes of slip and fall accidents for which you may seek compensation. Some of the most common include the following:
- Wet or slippery floors:
- Any wet areas should be mopped up immediately. Furthermore, property owners should warn visitors of wet floors.
- Inadequate lighting:
- Inadequate lighting is a common cause of falls. If you can’t see your step, you may miss a step on a stairway or step on an obstacle and fall.
- Obstacles on the floor:
- You may slip and fall on some merchandise at a store or some debris from a construction area nearby. If you are injured because you slipped and fell on an obstacle, you may have a claim against the person who produced the obstacle in your path.
Common Types of Slip and Fall Injuries
If you slip and fall on someone else’s property, you may sustain one of numerous injuries, from a simple ankle sprain to a potentially catastrophic injury. The following are common types of slip and fall injuries:
- Head injuries
- Neck, back, or spine injuries
- Broken leg
- Broken arm
- Dislocation of shoulder
- Broken hips or pelvis
- Concussion
- Sprained ankle
- Sprained knee
- Fractured wristContact Koohanim Law Firm for Legal Help
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Depending on your injuries, you may need surgery, casting, months of physical therapy, and other treatments. The costs can be staggering and figuring it out on your own can prove difficult. Our attorneys can help you receive the proper medical treatment, usually with no out of pocket costs. We can also pursue your claim and recover for any medical expenses you may have already incurred.
In addition to your medical treatment and medical expenses, we will help you recover compensation for your pain and suffering, any property damage, and any loss of income due to your inability to work. Contact our firm today and receive your case assessment.