Slip-and-fall accidents are a common occurrence for many people. There is an average of 13,000 slip and fall injuries per day in the United States alone! As you can imagine, these accidents come with their fair share of liability issues; if you have been injured due to someone else’s negligence or carelessness, then you must understand your legal rights.
If you have been injured due to someone else’s negligence or carelessness, then you must understand your legal rights. Suppose the property owner has not taken reasonable steps to fix up a dangerous condition on their property, and as a result of this neglect, an injury occurred. In that case, they can be held liable for any damages suffered by another party. This includes injuries resulting from slips and falls in cases where the grounds are deemed unsafe or if there was some other hazardous situation present.
Property owners who take all necessary precautions to maintain safe conditions will typically not be found liable for slip and fall accidents unless they were directly involved with creating the hazard that led to the accident occurring. For example, if a person had spilled coffee on themselves.
What To Do If You’ve Been In A Slip-And-Fall Accident
If you’ve been in a slip-and-fall accident, the first thing to do is assess your injuries. If you have a head injury or fractures, get evaluated by emergency medical professionals immediately! The next step would be to contact an attorney and file for damages to prove how much that liability insurance covers. For instance, if someone falls on the ice at work, they can show their employer what section of the Occupational Safety and Health Act states it must pay them compensatory time off after filing compensation due from other sources like Social Security Disability Income (SSDI). You might need help filling out forms, so make sure to bring somebody along who knows about this legal process and any underlying psychological issues that may come up during treatment.
What should you do if a slip-and-fall accident happens? The first thing to remember is that the person who caused your injury has specific responsibilities. They will be liable for damages, but it’s important not to go after them or their insurance company until they have had time to respond and offer compensation for property damage (or personal injuries) sustained in an incident like this. Speak with someone at our office as soon as possible about what options are available so you can choose the best course of action from there on out!
