Slip and fall accidents can occur at any time. If your fall was caused by negligence, you have the right to seek compensation for your injuries. All too often people will slip and fall, but not realize the severity of their injuries until much later. As medical bills start piling up and a person is not able to work, a minor fall may become an unbearable hardship. Do not let yourself be taken advantage of in this situation when there’s help to be had. Call the Law Office of Jeremy Rosenthal today and set up a free consultation regarding your injury and the rights you need to protect.
Common Slip and Fall Accidents
Every premises that you enter has a certain liability to ensure safety. Whether you are in a public restroom, a restaurant or a friend’s home, the owner will have a responsibility to ensure your safety. If negligence is not avoided, you may become severely injured and the consequences may be life altering. Our clients have had accidents at the following places:
- The homes of family and friends
- Restrooms
- Pools
- Gyms
- Shopping centers
- Office buildings
- Construction sites
- At work
There are hundreds of locations that a slip and fall can occur at, but the owner of the property is not always liable.
When a Case Can Be Made
It is always best to contact an experienced personal injury lawyer for at least a consultation on your slip and fall; however, the fault of your accident may not warrant legal action. Business and home owners have to ensure that their property does not pose unreasonable risk of harm to visitors.
If a repair was not made or a custodian left the floor wet without displaying a sign, this is something that would pose an unreasonable risk.
What You Should Do After a Slip and Fall
Immediately following a slip and fall, there are procedures that you can follow to solidify your case. These procedures include:
- Taking pictures of the premises and the scene of the accident
- Seeking medical attention and documenting your injuries
- Never making a claim about who was at fault for your accident
- Writing down the names and phone numbers of any witnesses
These are the steps that we recommend every person makes if they have been in a slip and fall accident. You may also want to obtain the location’s address, the owner’s name and any managers present if you are in a commercial setting.
Get Legal Help If You Were Involved in a Slip and Fall Incident
The duty to provide a safe environment for all visitors is not something that you can control. If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident, you have a right to seek compensation for your pain and suffering, reimbursement for your medical bills and even compensation for lost wages. Our staff of experienced personal injury attorneys can walk you through all the variables in your case and help you make the best decision about your legal rights. Call us today and start getting your life back to where it used to be!