Slip and Fall

Slip and fall accidents are common and can cause serious injury. These injuries range from mild to severe and some can even be life-threatening. Falls can cause severe injuries including fractures and brain injuries. Though anyone may be at risk, the youngest and oldest age groups are at higher risk of serious injury or death from a slip and fall.

Many slip and fall accidents can be prevented with vigilance, proper maintenance and by exercising reasonable care in keeping your property safe for visitors. If there are hazards that cannot be corrected, a property owner or renter can help prevent injury by adequately warning visitors of that hazard.

Common causes for slip and fall accidents include:

· Ice or snow

· Gravel

· Uneven pavement

· Grass-covered holes

· Curbs

· Cracks in sidewalks, driveways, or flooring

· Slippery floors or pavement

· Stairways that are too steep, narrow, overly wide, have uneven treads and/or those with broken or missing handrails

· Debris, objects or foreign substances on walkways

· Changes in the height of the flooring such as a step down

Types of slip and fall injuries

· Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

· Fractures

· Neck, Shoulder, and Back injuries

· Knee injuries

· Spinal Cord Injury

· Death

When you or a loved one are seriously injured in a slip and fall accident, you may have a personal injury claim against the property owner or the person or company renting or responsible for the maintenance of the property. In essence, a personal injury claim for a slip and fall accident requires proving that:

· The owner or occupier of the property had a duty to you to take reasonable steps to maintain the property in a reasonably safe condition or to warn you of any unsafe condition that is not open and obvious,

· The owner or occupier failed to satisfy that duty, and

· You suffered an injury as a result of the owner’s actions or omissions.

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in a slip and fall accident caused by the negligence of a property owner or occupier, you may be able to seek compensation for the damages related to your injury, including medical bills, lost income/wages, pain and suffering, mental anguish, and inconvenience. If the fall leads to a death, surviving family members may also recover compensation for the resulting including certain expenses and loss of support. The Law Offices of Jay B. Jackson will work with your doctors and other medical providers to understand and explain the nature and extent of your injuries and their impact on your life. Our staff will investigate potential insurance coverages that might be available to reimburse you for your expenses and damages.