“Slip and fall” is a term used in personal injury law to describe injuries caused when someone slips and falls as a result of dangerous or hazardous conditions on someone else’s property. These accidents can happen in homes, at worksites, and on business properties.

Every year, hundreds of thousands of people are injured as a result of slipping and falling because of unsafe conditions. Annually, U.S. emergency rooms treat an average of 400,000 people for falling in the bathroom, more than the number of injuries caused by chainsaws, ATVs, and lawnmowers combined!1

Slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere, but are more likely to occur when conditions are slippery or abrasive. The most common places for these accidents to occur include wet or snowy sidewalks, bathrooms, and parking lots, especially if these areas are not properly lit.

Any unsafe conditions can cause slip and fall accidents. This includes water, snow, and other liquids or slippery substances, cracked pavement, obstacles in walkways or substandard lighting that decreases visibility.

If you’ve had a slip and fall accident, it’s important not to wait to take action. Falls can cause serious injuries, even if they are not apparent at first. After suffering a fall on someone else’s property, be sure to take the following steps…

Winning a slip and fall personal injury case involves proving that the property owner allowed unsafe conditions on their property. After suffering a fall, be sure to document the scene. If possible, take pictures of the scene, especially anything that contributed to the slip and fall.

Contact the property management immediately and file a report. If there are witnesses you need names. Assuming that you are hurt and the nature of the business, someone will call for help like paramedics. The company management or security should file a report for the company’s insurance company. You will want names and contact information for the company.

After suffering a fall, it’s always best to go to the doctor within 24 hours. If you slipped and fell on someone else’s property, going to the doctor is even more important. Do not hesitate to ask for and take an ambulance to the hospital if you are really hurting. Part of your personal injury case will be establishing how much suffering the slip and fall injury cost you, including medical expenses.

Getting compensation for a slip and fall accident isn’t easy; you will need the help of a skilled attorney to negotiate with the other side and represent you during any legal battles. The sooner you contact an attorney, the easier obtaining your rightful compensation will be.

If you or someone you know has been involved in a slip and fall

accident,

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