What Are the Common Injuries Caused Due to Slip and Fall Accident?
Slip and fall accidents happen all the time and account for more than one million hospital visits annually in the United States. Fractures are the most serious consequence of falls, occurring in five percent of all people who slip and fall.
Slip and fall accidents are unexpected, such as falling on an icy pavement. These kinds of accidents can also happen indoors such as from a wet floor or poor lighting. Oftentimes they are the result of someone else’s negligence.
A slip and fall injury can be traumatic and even result in permanent medical conditions. Severe injuries include traumatic brain injuries, concussions, spinal cord injuries, and serious fractures.
If you or a loved one has been injured by falling due to the property owner’s negligence in causing a hazardous and dangerous condition, you may be eligible for compensation for medical expenses, past and future lost income, pain and suffering, loss of life’s enjoyment, emotional distress, and other damages.
Common Locations for Slip and Fall Accidents in Bucks County
A slip and fall accident can happen just about anywhere – a parking lot, office building, public restroom, a grocery store, inside a guest’s home, schools, or playgrounds.
Common causes of slip and fall accidents include:
- Icy sidewalks and parking lots
- Potholes, cracks in the pavement or other uneven surfaces
- Wet floors
- Poor lighting
- Debris or clutter
- Missing or faulty handrails, especially near staircases
- Loose carpeting or rugs
What is Necessary to Prove Damages?
Depending on the circumstances of the slip and fall accident, victims may be able to seek compensation for the losses they incurred against the negligent party.
Owners of property have a legal duty to keep their premises free of hazards and must take reasonable steps to advise others about any potential perils. Anyone harmed as a result of a property owner’s failure to reasonably maintain the property may file a lawsuit seeking compensation.
Several key factors are taken into account when evaluating your potential claim. Property owners owe their guests a duty of care and whether or not the visitor was an invited guest plays a role in evaluating the case. Customers of a store and invited guests to a home are examples of visitors who are owed a duty of care by property owners.
Next, in order to show a property owner was negligent, it must be proved that the owner knew or should have known about the dangerous condition on the property, such as an icy parking lot, and failed to remedy the known hazard. As a result, it must also be proven that this caused the victim of the fall actual harm i.e., an injury.
How a Bucks County Slip and Fall Lawyer Can Help You
As you can see, these kinds of cases can get complicated depending on the circumstances. For this reason, you should consult with a Bucks County attorney for slip and falls to assist you with your potential claim.
Another reason not to delay contacting a lawyer is that there is a statute of limitations to file a lawsuit following a slip and fall accident. While some people win their negligence claims in a matter of months, others may wait years to discover the truth about what happened and whether they are eligible for compensation. Then, if the insurance company refuses to pay out and the deadline for filing a lawsuit has already passed, the injured person will be out of options to seek compensation for their injuries. Don’t let that happen to you.
Having a skilled and dedicated legal team on your side will greatly increase your chances of success. A Bucks County Personal Injury Lawyer can investigate the circumstance surrounding your accident, gather evidence, and file a claim on your behalf proving someone else was at fault for your injuries.
Call The Law Offices Of Samuel Fishman now at (215) 464-4600 or fill out our contact form