Slipping and falling could be the result of a property owner’s failure to keep their premises safe. These sorts of accidents can cause severe injuries and even death, and a property owner who exposed you or a loved one to harm may be financially liable for the outcomes of your accident.
From medical bills to lost income, slip and fall injuries may wreak all kinds of havoc upon your life, and a Fresno slip and fall injury lawyer can help you fight for any compensation that you deserve.
Call Ben Crump Law, PLLC today at (855) 933-4005 for a free consultation about filing an insurance claim or lawsuit following a slip and fall injury.
Recognizing Slipping Hazards
Property owners have a responsibility to keep those who visit their premises safe from all types of foreseeable hazards. Among the hazards that they must identify and remove are slipping hazards, as these may be especially harmful to at-risk groups, such as:
- The elderly
- The visually impaired
- Those with limited mobility
The truth is that anyone may become injured because of slipping and falling, and slick spots and other slipping risks may generally qualify as foreseeable hazards. Some of the phenomena that may lead someone to slip and be injured are:
- A puddle or slick spot caused by a leaking pipe or air conditioner unit
- Puddles and slick spots caused by rain or snow tracked into a premises or on outdoor walkways that are part of a premises
- Clutter in the walkway
- Carpeting or tile that has become loose and may slip from under a person who steps on them
- Floors that are uneven
While a lack of lighting or poor lighting may not be a slipping hazard in its own right, it may contribute to one’s risk of slipping and could be considered a type of negligence by a property owner.
Preventing Slipping Incidents
The following are a few steps that property overseers can take to reduce the risk of slipping hazards, as well as hazards more generally:
- Ensuring that ground is level
- Being aware of the weather forecast and preparing for potential slipping hazards such as rain
- Ensuring that an area is clear of slipping hazards
- Ensuring that spills are cleaned up in a prompt fashion
Those responsible for a property may keep warning signs on hand to indicate when a wet surface is present. It may be necessary to clean a floor with a wet solution at some point (though this may generally be avoided until an establishment is closed), and in these cases, having a way to show that a surface is wet could be critical to preventing slipping accidents.
If you or your loved one suffered a slip and fall accident, and you believe that a property owner exposed you to danger, then a Fresno slip and fall injury lawyer can lead your case for compensation. Call Ben Crump Law, PLLC today to find out how we may assist you with your case.
For a free legal consultation with a slip and fall injury lawyer serving Fresno, call (855) 933-4005
Potential Slip And Fall Injuries
Slipping and falling can cause severe injuries, as your entire body weight may suddenly come crashing to the ground without warning. There are various body parts that may be affected when you slip and fall, including but not limited to your head, neck, arms and hands, tailbone, hip, brain, and internal organs.
Every slip and fall accident is unique, and the injury or injuries that you have suffered must also be assessed individually. Some of the specific injury types that you might have suffered include:
- Traumatic brain injury (TBI), which the Mayo Clinic explains could come from a violent blow to your head, perhaps caused by your head striking a hard floor
- Spinal cord injury
- Broken bones in your hand
- Broken bones in your arm
- Broken hip
- Internal bleeding
- Bruised bones
- Dislocations
Depending on the nature and severity of the injuries that you or a loved one suffered from your slip and fall, you may experience serious symptoms. In the worst cases, a slip and fall injury may prove to be fatal, in which case, you may elect to bring a wrongful death lawsuit against responsible parties.
A lawyer will determine all of the losses that have come from your slip and fall incident and will fight for the compensation you deserve because of those losses.
Possible Losses from a Slip And Fall Accident
Someone did not have to intend for you to slip and fall in order to be liable for your losses. The legal principle of negligence means that someone could be responsible for your losses because they did not act as they should have to protect you, even if they did not want you to get hurt.
For this reason, your losses could be covered by a property owner or another responsible party who failed to keep their premises free of slipping hazards. Some losses, which may be covered after your accident, are:
- Lost income
- Medical expenses
- Pain and suffering
- The cost of medication and other forms of therapy for your injuries
Your lawyer will determine all of the losses you have suffered and pursue fair compensation in return. If you lost a loved one because of a slip and fall accident, then your lawyer will seek awards to cover all losses stemming from their passing away.
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Hiring a Fresno slip and fall injury lawyer means that you will not have to handle a lawsuit or insurance claim on your own, as your lawyer will do it for you. They will protect your rights and seek the financial justice you deserve while you worry about your health.
Call Ben Crump Law, PLLC today at (855) 933-4005 for a free consultation.
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