Slip and Fall Injuries
Slip and fall injuries often occur from situations when a person slips, trips and falls due to a dangerous condition on another’s property. Although slip and fall accidents can take place anywhere, they often occur in places that invite large numbers of people to visit a property for recreational or commercial purposes; these include: grocery stores, shopping malls, department stores, parking lots and sidewalks. Common injuries are due to damaged floors, wet spots in high traffic walkways, inadequately lighted parking lots, weather-related and other hazardous conditions; including:
- Unattended snow pile-ups
- Improperly secured mats and rugs
- Building code violation
- Fire hazards
- Unmarked drop-offs
- Uncovered potholes
Generally, property owners who invite member of the public to visit their location have a duty to provide a protected, hazard-free environment for visitors. Where a potential hazard may exit, the owner has an additional duty to warn the public of such. If this duty is breached and an adequate warning and or protection is not provided, the owner may be liable to the injured person for subsequent physical and financial injuries related to the accident.
As many slip and fall cases occur at retail or commercial establishments, the law provides strong protection for individuals injured as a result of the proprietor’s or employees failure to make the premise safe, including:
- Failure to correct or warn against a condition that may result in injury or damage to another person or their property
- Negligent and careless acts, or failures to act, and failure to provide appropriate warnings
If you believe that you have been injured by the negligent act or maintenance failure of a property owner, contact Luftman, Heck & Associates for an evaluation of your case. Our attorneys will work with you to prepare a strong claim, preserve the essential evidence needed to prove your case and represent you in recovering the compensation you deserve, including: medical expenses, long-term care, and expenses for pain and suffering.
