Slips, Trips and Falls

Slipping and falling can cause sudden, unexpected and painful injuries.  Most people that slip and fall sustain serious injuries because the incident happens so quickly and without warning which prevents them from being able to brace themselves and protect them from the fall.

Sometimes slip and falls are due to snow and ice and other times they are due to spills or other foreign substances that occur at business establishments.

Trip and Falls are often the result of uneven surfaces, sudden and unexpected changes in elevation, lack of adequate lighting and lack of proper protection, such as handrails or guardrails.

Most people that slip and/or trip and fall are led to believe that the accident was all their fault. Oftentimes, that is not the case.  To the contrary, many times the fall was the fault of the property owner, property manager or business establishment where the fall occurred and could have been prevented.

Whether the property owner, manager or business is liable depends on a variety of factors. As with any matter in which you have been injured, it is important to know your rights and the obligations of the property or business owner as it relates to the condition of the premises where the incident occurred.

Call today to schedule a free consultation to have your case evaluated.