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Injuries Resulting From Slip-and-Fall Accidents |
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| Date Added: June 29, 2010 02:48:55 PM | |
| Author: leaah28 | |
| Category: Society: Advice | |
Falls are systematically the major cause of injury-producing accidents. Many thousands of people are injured yearly - some very badly - when they slip or trip up and fall on a rough patch of ground, a dangerous floor or a flight of stairs. Since property owners are responsible for maintaining safety on their premises and warning visitors of potential hazards, they can be held liable for injuries that occur due to injury-producing conditions on their property. Slip-and-fall accidents can cause all types of injuries, ranging from the comparatively mild to the extremely severe. A slip-and-fall accident can occur almost anyplace, on private or public property, inside or outside. A slip-and-fall injury can occur due to hazards such as: - Adverse weather conditions (for example, ice, snow, or rain) - Uneven sidewalks - Potholes - Badly lit or unmarked pathways or stairs - Slippery tiling - Unbalanced flooring - Rippled carpet - Foreign matters on the floor or walkway Typical injuries resulting from slip-and-fall accidents range in severity. An injured person may sustain scrapes, bruises and broken bones which need minimum medical aid and heal relatively fast. Other victims suffer a catastrophic personal injury – a brain injury, spinal cord injury, or burn injury – that triggers lifelong damage and requires long-lasting medical treatment. In the worst case scenario, the victim dies because of his or her injuries. If this occurs, and the slip-and-fall accident happened due to the property owner's negligence, then the death is considered wrongful. The sooner you file a lawsuit after the injury, the better for you. Most slip-and-fall injury suits are lodged within thirty days of the injury, as if you wait too long, it may look like you are trying to file a frivolous lawsuit instead of a legitimate one. If there is even a hint of frivolity in your case, you are more likely to get it dismissed. A slip-and-fall lawyer will tell you that you should first visit your medical practitioner to examine the extent of your injury. This will prove that you did indeed suffer an injury resulting from a slip-and-fall accident, and can be valuable in your case. You should keep close records of the medical care you got, and records of any work you had to miss and how much money it cost you. Any additional costs, such as trabsportation, medical drugs, physical therapy, and the like should also be thoroughly recorded. If you should win any slip-and-fall lawsuits, these expenses can be paid back. |
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