Learn about slip, trip, and fall accidents, including on broken sidewalks, on icy surfaces, on poorly maintained stairways, and more. A personal injury lawyer can help you out if you've been injured in a slip and fall accident.
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Common Types of Slip and Fall Accidents
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Common Types of Slip
and Fall Accidents
2. What is a slip and fall accident?
Slip, trip, and fall accidents happen when a
person is injured after falling due to
improperly maintained property.
3. Slip and fall accidents can cause
serious injury and disability.
Common causes of slip and fall
accidents include:
Broken sidewalks
Snowy or icy surfaces
Broken stairs and handrails
Spills
4. Property owners are responsible for
maintaining safe walkways. Broken
sidewalks can lead to devastating
injuries, especially for the elderly.
5. Snowy and icy conditions are
inherently dangerous for
pedestrians. Homeowners,
landlords, and business
owners have an obligation to
clear snow and ice outside
their property in a
reasonable timeframe.
6. If you trip and fall on a broken staircase or
because of a broken handrail, you could suffer
severe injuries. Property owners can be held
liable for not keeping staircases in good repair.
7. Grocery stores,
department stores, and
other retail spaces need
to monitor areas where
spills are likely and
promptly clean them up
as well as place a sign
saying the floor is wet
and slippery.
8. Slip and fall accidents can result in a
hospital stay, expensive medical care, and
ongoing costs such as prescriptions and
rehabilitation. A personal injury lawyer can
help you recover compensation for your
injuries as well as pain and suffering.
9. Reid B. Wissner has extensive experience
helping slip and fall victims obtain the
compensation they need and deserve for
their injuries. He is able to pinpoint liability,
negotiate with insurance companies, and
make sure you get a fair settlement.
