Holding Property Owners Responsible for Hidden Dangers: Slip and Falls & Trip and Falls
Slip and falls are the second leading cause of injuries in the United States. They account for an estimated 16,000 deaths and even more serious injuries each year. Often these injuries and deaths are caused by a dangerous or hazardous condition on someone else's property. An injury or death from a fall that is caused by a dangerous condition on another's property may entitle the victim or the victim's family to compensation.
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Why Do Slip and Fall Accidents Occur?
The majority of falls occur due to dangerous conditions and hazards in the environment. Dangerous conditions that cause slip and fall accidents frequently are poor design, structural defects, inadequate lighting and improper maintenance. Hazards are created by the presence of slippery surfaces and substances, such as areas with food spillage or water leakage.
Who is Responsible for the Slip and Fall?
Frequently the property owner is responsible for the injuries resulting from a slip and fall. However, it may also be someone less obvious - like a company who provides a service to the facility like janitorial services or property management. The personal injury lawyers at the Studstill Firm, LLP will thoroughly investigate the incident and uncover hidden facts and information to determine who is at fault. Then we will aggressively pursue your slip and fall claim to obtain the full cash value for your injuries, pain and suffering, medical expenses, lost wages and other losses.
Slip and Fall vs. Trip and Fall
Slip and fall accidents typically occur in one of two ways. The first scenario is where the front foot slips forward, causing a person to fall backward. The second scenario is where the rear foot slips backward, causing a person to fall forward.
The trip and fall occurs when a person's foot comes into contact with an obstacle, such as an object sticking up out of the ground, along the person's path.
The traumatic impact of a slip and fall or a trip and fall accident can cause severe and long-lasting injuries. Therefore, if you suffer a slip and fall or a trip and fall, it is in your best interests to seek medical and legal help without delay.
Should I Contact An Attorney?
Victims of slip and fall accidents in grocery stores or other commercial properties frequently question whether or not they should contact an attorney about their case. Often, they believe that they were simply the victim of an accident and no one was at fault. They believe that they have no options to recover compensation.
In reality, slip and falls are frequently the result of a property owner's negligence and the injured victim is entitled to compensation.
Almost immediately after the slip and fall occurs, the injured person is likely to receive phone calls from the insurance company's adjusters. The adjuster will try to get a statement from the injured person and may be recording the conversation. What the insurance company is trying to do is to get information from the victim that can be used against them later and minimize the amount of compensation the insurance company is forced to pay.
Before you talk to an insurance company, be sure to consult with an experienced Georgia slip and fall lawyer. The lawyers at the Studstill Firm, LLP have more than 30 years of combined experience to quickly determine if action can be taken in a slip and fall case. If you or someone you care about has been hurt in this type of accident, you should contact us and avoid the pitfalls of dealing with insurance companies on your own.
Free Consultation and Contingent Fees
At the Studstill Firm, LLP, consultations are free and all of our slip and fall or trip and fall accident cases are handled on a contingent fee – this means there are no attorneys' fees or expenses until there is a recovery.
Contact us and our Georgia injury attorneys will respond to your request for a free case evaluation immediately.
Home and hospital visits are available for those who are unable to come to one of our offices (located in Macon, Georgia and Nashville, Georgia).
