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Slip and Fall Accidents: Simply Dangerous

Slip and fall accidents are not that simple. Even though its usual results are not as serious as those from other types of accidents, such as motor vehicle accidents, still many people sustain injuries due to such incidents.

One of the things that make slip and fall accidents dangerous is the fact that it can happen anywhere, inside a grocery store, on escalators, sidewalks, even at your own home.

Slip and Fall Injuries

Slip and fall accidents do not merely cause embarrassment and hurt feelings, it can also cause injuries, ranging from mild to severe. Some of the most common injuries that result from slip and fall accidents include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Fractured or broken bones
  • Spinal cord injury
  • Degenerative Disc Disease
  • Brain injury
  • Carpel Tunnel Syndrome
  • Soft tissue injury
  • Severe back pain
  • Bulging discs

Cases of Slip and Fall Accidents

Here are some various cases of slip and fall accidents:

  1. Slip and Fall Accidents on Commercial Property

    2. Commercial properties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

    • Office
    • Restaurant
    • Department store
    • Grocery store
    • Retail store or business
    • Mall
    • Bar
    • Nightclub
    • Theme park
    • Spa
    • Golf course

    If you have been involved in a slip and fall accident that occurred on a commercial property and you have sustained an injury as a result, you may have a valid claim and receive compensation for damages.

    To have a valid claim, you must prove that the owner of the commercial property failed to live up to his/her duty of maintaining the property safe. If proven, he or she will be held legally responsible for and injuries and damages you sustained as a result.

    Here are some examples of slip and fall accidents on commercial property:

    • A slip and fall accident caused by an icy or snowy entrance, parking lot, or driveway which the owner of the business failed to shovel, clear, or salt.
    • A slip and fall on a slick or wet flooring that the owner of the store has failed to put any warning signs around or clean it up.
    • A slip and fall accident that is due to a wet entrance mat or torn carpet.
    • A fall caused by an obstacle or hazard that the owner of the property has failed to get rid of.
    • A fall due to broken stairs, uneven carpet or floors, broken tile, or poor lighting.
  2. Slip and Fall Accidents on Government or Public Property

    3. Government or public properties include, but are not limited to, the following:

    • Construction zones
    • Public washroom
    • Sidewalks
    • Airport terminal
    • Subway or bus
    • City park
    • A road or street

    If you have been involved in a slip and fall accident on municipal, town, city, or county property and you have sustained injuries as a result, you may be entitled to file a premises liability claim against responsible parties.

Getting Help

Filing slip and fall accident claims may be more complex than you believe, so it is best if you consult with lawyers who are experts when it comes to handling cases of slip and fall accidents in Los Angeles. Having the legal assistance of these lawyers can help you prove your claim and aid you in getting the highest possible amount of compensation for your injuries that you deserve.