Common Types of Slip and Fall Accidents
Aug 1st, 2009 by ANorman
A slip-and-fall accident is any type of incident where a victim injured themselves due to the negligent upkeep of residential or personal property. An example of this would be a fall down a rickety flight of steps. If the owner of the steps was well aware of the danger presented by the steps, they can be held accountable for subsequent injuries. In some cases, foreknowledge of precarious conditions may not even be necessary to pursue litigation.
In any case, an individual who suffers bodily harm in the above manner can file a premises liability suit against the property owner for financial compensation. The compensation will help them pay for associated medical costs and any lost wages they may have received as a result of the accident.
Common causes/types of slip and fall accidents
There are numerous types of premises liability cases that can result in a premises liability lawsuit. The most prevalent kinds can often culminate in serious head, back and spinal injury.
Below is a list of the top slip and fall occurrences, which include but are not limited to:
- Wet/Icy conditions – when a pedestrian or customer is introduced to a surface that is unmarked and slick, it could very well lead to a slip and fall incident. Determining culpability can be a bit difficult in such cases and could very well depend on the circumstances. For instance, was it obvious that the floor or wet/slick area would be a danger yet you proceeded anyway? This could make the accident your fault. However, if the hazardous conditions were not foreseeable and there were no indications of that danger and you severely injury yourself, you could be entitled to compensation.
- Dangerous Obstructions – one aspect of slip and fall is trip and fall, where an individual is hurt after they tripped over an object in their path. This can be a result of an uneven sidewalk, or an object placed in the walkway that may not be visible until it is too late. Like a slip and fall, trip and falls must also be evaluated to see if the accident could have been avoided with prudent care.
- Falling into gaps or holes – also known as a step and fall, this type of accident can occur when an individual falls into a hole or gape in the ground that was not easily foreseen. These can be less challenging than the above to pursue legally, as holes may be far harder to distinguish until one is right up on them.
Al three of the above accidents can precede premise liability litigation.
Who to Call
If you or someone you know has been injured in a slip and fall accident, they may be entitled to financial reparation for their injury. To learn more, call our laws offices today at 858.909.9090 and toll free at 888.207.5321 to set up a consultation with a personal injury lawyer. The case evaluation is free and you may be able to ascertain if compensation is indeed applicable to you situation.
Call now to get the money you need for related medical costs and the peace of the mind that comes with knowing you and you family’s needs will be taken care of after your debilitating accident.
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