Falls are a leading cause of emergency room visits and can result in broken hips, wrist fractures, back injuries and head trauma. When a fall is caused by a hazard the property owner should have addressed, the injured person may be entitled to compensation.
Common Hazards
- Wet or freshly mopped floors without warning signs
- Spills left unattended in grocery and retail aisles
- Uneven flooring, torn carpet and broken tiles
- Icy or poorly maintained walkways and parking lots
- Broken stairs and missing handrails
- Inadequate lighting in stairwells and hallways
What to Do After a Fall
- Report the fall to the manager and ask for a copy of the incident report
- Photograph the hazard and your footwear before leaving
- Get names of witnesses
- Seek medical care and keep your records
How We Can Help
Slip and fall claims are frequently disputed. We gather the evidence needed to show the hazard existed long enough that the owner should have found and fixed it, and we pursue full compensation for your injuries.