Slip and fall accidents happen more often in the U.S. then people might think. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, every year in the United States an estimated one million people suffer a slip and fall injury. As a result over 17, 000 people die each year from their injuries. A Slip and fall injury makes up 15 % of all job related injuries in the U.S., which is responsible for about 12 and 15 % of all Workers' Compensation expenses.
A slip and fall accident commonly takes place inside or outside of someone's own residence on a wet or slippery floor. Often, such injuries occur on other people's properties that are caused by the negligence of another person. Slip and fall accidents can occur on commercial, residential or public property such as a mall, apartment buildings, supermarkets, parks, sidewalks or airports. Property owners have a legal obligation to make certain that their property is safe, just how visitors have the duty to watch where they are walking. In these suits, the owner of the property will be expected to be responsible for any loses, including pain and suffering, hospital bills and any lost of income that was caused by the slip or fall.
A slip or fall accident could be caused by a number of unforeseen problems.
Sudden changes in flooring
Poor lit areas
Narrow stairs
Uneven pavement
Potholes
Lack or missing handrails
Liquid or other foreign substances on floors can cause you to slip and hurt yourself.At Lavaee Law Group we know how hard it is to prove liability in a slip and fall injury case. It is the plaintiff's obligation to prove that the property owner had recognized or should have known of the unsafe condition and still did little or nothing to prevent it from occurring. That is why it is important to have an attorney who understands your case and is willing to fight for your justice. If you or someone you know has been injured in a slip or fall, please contact the Lavaee Law Group at 1-888-97-97-97-8 for a free case evaluation.
