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| Injuries Resulting From Slip-and-Fall Accidents | | Date Added: July 05, 2010 04:59:11 PM |
| Thousands of people are injured yearly - some very seriously - when they slip or stumble and fall on a flight of stairs, a rough patch of ground or a dangerous floor.
Since property owners are responsible for sustaining safety on their premises and warning visitors of potential hazards, they can be held liable for injuries that happen because of injury-causing conditions on their property. Slip-and-fall accidents can result in various injuries, ranging from the relatively minor to the extremely serious.
A slip-and-fall accident can occur almost anywhere, on public or private property, inside or outside. A slip-and-fall injury can occur because of hazards such as: potholes, poorly lit or unmarked pathways or stairs, slippery tiling, unbalanced flooring, rippled carpet or obstructions on the floor or walkway, adverse weather conditions (for example, ice, snow, or rain), uneven sidewalks
Typical injuries resulting from slip-and-fall accidents range in severity. An injured person may suffer bruises, broken bones, and scrapes which need minimum medical treatment and heal relatively fast. Other victims may suffer an enormous personal injury – a backbone injury, a brain injury, or a burn injury – that triggers lifelong damage and requires durable medical care. In the worst case scenario, an injured person dies because of his or her injuries. If this happens, and the accident happened because of the property owner's negligence, then the death is regarded as wrongful and can be litigated as such.
The sooner you lodge a lawsuit after the injury, the better off you will probably be. Most slip-and-fall injury suits are filed within 30 days of the injury, as if you wait too long, your lawsuit may be considered frivolous. If there is even a hint of frivolity in your case, your suit is likely to be dismissed.
After a slip-and-fall accident you should first consult your doctor to see the severity of your injuries. This will prove that you did indeed suffer an injury resulting from a slip-and-fall accident, and can be invaluable in your case. You must keep detailed records of the medical treatment you got, as well as records of any work you had to miss and the amount of money it cost you. Any added costs, such as medical drugs, transportation, physical therapy, and the like should also be thoroughly recorded. There expenses can be reimbursed, if you win the lawsuit. |
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