In your own home, you might leave things lying around that you could easily trip on. However, when you’re out at a business or another public space, you expect walkways to be clear of any potential hazards. Not every property owner is as responsible as they should be, which can lead to someone getting badly injured because they didn’t keep their property as safe as it should be.
Slipping and falling are common parts of everyday life. Some of us are clumsy or don’t pay enough attention to where we’re going. Fortunately, it’s not difficult for many of us to brush off little falls like these. While everyone is bound to slip or fall plenty of times during their lives, it can sometimes cause serious injuries. This can be even worse when you slipped or fell because someone else was negligent. If you slipped or fell because someone else was careless and created an unsafe environment, the NEPA slip and fall attorneys at Lermitte & Lubin can help you.
A serious fall can be extremely painful, require expensive medical treatment, cause you to miss work, and have other negative effects on your life. Our slip and fall attorneys can help you receive the compensation you need to recover.
Common Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents
At Lermitte & Lubin, we help individuals who have been injured in a wide range of slip and fall accidents. Some commons causes of slip and fall accidents that we see include:
- Wet floors
- Tripping hazards, such as wires
- Uneven walkways
- Loose floorboards
- Loose carpets or rugs
- Holes or cracks in flooring
- Icy sidewalks
- Broken or missing handrails on stairs
- Poor lighting
Who is At Fault for Your Slip and Fall Accident?
The property owner may be at fault for your injuries if you slipped or fell on their property. Property owners are expected to keep their property safe for others who are legally allowed to be there. If the property owner’s negligence resulted in your injuries, you may be able to sue them for compensation for the damages you experienced due to your accident.
However, just because you fell on someone else’s property does not mean they’re automatically responsible and you can take legal action against them. While there may have been unsafe conditions that contributed to your fall, the property owner may not have been negligent. Some issues can’t be fixed immediately, and property owners may take steps to prevent anyone from being injured, such as alerting people of the hazards with a sign. You need to prove that the owner reasonably should have known of the hazard and did nothing to fix it. The slip and fall attorneys of Lermitte & Lubin can help prove negligence was at play and resulted in your injury.
Get the Compensation You Need for Your Injuries
Falls can be life-changing. If your fall could have been easily prevented with proper care and diligence, you’re likely even more upset over the difficulties your accident has caused you and your loved ones. When someone else’s negligence negatively affects your life, you shouldn’t have to deal with it all on your own. You deserve compensation to make up for losses you’ve experienced so that you can focus your energy on recovering.
If you were injured in a slip and fall accident, Lermitte & Lubin can help. Contact our slip and fall attorneys today.
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