Slip And Fall

Kelley Begay

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• Publié par: Losely330
• Publié le: 27 octobre 2012
• Nombre de lectures: 35
• Licence : Tous droits réservés
• Langue: English

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Slip and Fall Injuries: Facts & More

These types of accidents fall under the legal category known as premises liability:

“When property owners fail to keep their buildings, parking lots and walkways safe and secure, they create a risk of injury. In some situations, landlords and property owners must maintain safety standards based on codes set forth by the local government. Failing to do so can make them responsible for the injuries you suffer as a result of violations of these safety standards. As a customer in a store or shopping center, a resident in a building, or a pedestrian on the street, you are at risk every day of becoming injured as a result of a property owner’s negligence. While these accidents cause particularly grievous injuries (when theytrip forinstance) for the elderly and disabled, they can happen to anyone of any age.”

With that being said, there are many instances where anyone of any age may have a slip and fall accident. Philadelphia is known for its ice and snow which accumulates on roads, sidewalks, and parking lots. Slipping and Falling on ice or snow is almost as common as falling in the bathtub or shower with just as many dangers, if not more. One of the most common slip and fall accidents nationwide is by water spilling. Stairways may lack proper lighting or even railings while being outside and subject to weather. Stores and businesses have to constantly make sure that no rain or other water makes its way into the building and cause an accident orslip and fallthat could cost thousands. Even such scenarios as poorly paved or old roads and sidewalks can cause serious slip and fall accidents. Potholes, broken roads, and debris can all cause you to lose your balance and fall. Even something as mundane as a bump in a rug can cause a damaging fall. While the elderly can suffer more from a slip and fall accident, younger folk are as much in danger of head, neck and spinal injuries as well as broken appendages like fingers, arms, legs, or collarbones. Dislocated joints are also a medical issue of slipping and falling that can happen to anyone of any age. While some slip and fall accidents are completely unable to be prevented, you can still protect your rights by hiring a slip and fall lawyer. While you personally couldn’t prevent a slip and fall accident, the establishment in which you fell in or in front of probably could have prevented it. Be sure to get the money to pay yourhospital bills aswell as paying off any debts that have accrued while you were incapacitated. Slip and fall accidents aren’t just damaging to our bodies, they are damaging to our wallet as well. Don’t hesitate and get the representation you deserve.