Slip, Trip and Fall Accidents
Premises Liability
A dangerous condition can cause serious injuries in seconds. If you were injured because a property was not reasonably maintained or a hazard was left unaddressed, Lena Law can help protect your rights and pursue your claim
PREMISES LIABILITY
When Unsafe Property Conditions Cause Injuries
Slip, trip and fall accidents are among the most common causes of injury. They can occur because of wet or slippery floors, loose carpeting or floorboards, defective stairs, sidewalk defects, potholes, poor lighting, obstacles in walkways, and other dangerous conditions.
Property owners, management companies, and others responsible for a property have a duty to provide reasonably safe conditions for people who have a legitimate reason to be there.
When a dangerous condition is allowed to remain and someone is injured as a result, the property owner or responsible party may be held liable.
WHAT MUST BE PROVEN
Building a Slip, Trip and Fall Case
1. A Dangerous Condition Existed
There must have been a hazardous condition on the property that caused or contributed to the accident.
2. The Owner Knew or Should Have Known
The property owner, manager, or responsible party knew or reasonably should have known about the dangerous condition.
3. The Hazard Was Not Corrected
The responsible party had a reasonable opportunity to repair the condition or warn people about it and failed to do so. Slip, trip and fall cases can be difficult to prove, which makes preserving evidence and documenting what happened especially important.
What You Should Do Immediately
Seek Medical Attention
Seek immediate medical attention for your injuries and continue with your recommended care and treatment. Medical documentation can be important to both your recovery and your case.
Report the Accident
Notify the property owner, manager, or person responsible for the premises as soon as possible. Ask for a copy of the incident report or photograph it with your phone.
Photograph the Hazard
Take photographs and videos of the exact area where you fell and whatever caused your accident before the condition is cleaned, repaired, removed, or changed.
PRESERVE THE EVIDENCE
Evidence Can Disappear Quickly
Witnesses
Obtain the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of anyone who saw your fall or witnessed the dangerous condition.
Surveillance Video
Look for security cameras near the accident location and immediately tell your attorney so that steps can be taken to preserve available footage.
Shoes & Clothing
Keep the shoes and clothing you were wearing at the time of the accident. Do not wash or continue using them. Place them in a paper bag rather than a plastic bag and preserve them for your attorney.
COMMON HAZARDS
What Causes Slip, Trip and Fall Accidents?
Dangerous Sidewalk Conditions
Cracked, raised, broken, or uneven sidewalks can create dangerous tripping hazards.
Wet Floors
Water, spills, cleaning products, grease, and other slippery substances can cause unexpected falls.
Potholes
Potholes and uneven surfaces in parking lots, walkways, and other areas can cause serious trip and fall accidents.
Code Violations
Unsafe stairs, defective or missing handrails, inadequate lighting, flooring problems, and other unsafe conditions can contribute to an accident.
Poor Lighting
Insufficient lighting can prevent someone from seeing steps, obstacles, changes in elevation, or other dangerous conditions.
Do you need help?
Let Lena Law handle the insurance companies and guide your case from beginning to conclusion while you concentrate on recovering from your injuries.