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Slip and Trips leading to Serious Falls:

Slip/Trip and fall claims involve a person who has been injured due to a dangerous condition on someone else’s property. Injuries from falls can range from fractures to traumatic brain injuries. The injured person must prove that the property owner was negligent in creating or maintaining the dangerous condition, which caused the person to slip and fall. In order to prove negligence, the injured person must show that the property owner had actual or constructive notice of the dangerous condition or caused and created the condition, failed to take reasonable steps to remedy the condition and that the condition caused the injury. If the property owner is found to be liable, they may be financially responsible for compensating the injured person for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering as well as other damages.

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Important reminders regarding Trip/Slip and falls:

  • Evidence Gathering proof of what led you to fall is crucial. Be sure to take a photo of the defect or condition that led you to fall immediately as it can often be momentary in nature. Also gather the information of anyone who may have witnessed the fall and any footage that may have been taken of your fall. Additionally, be sure to preserve the shoes you were wearing at the time of the accident.
  • Prior evidence Many fall cases will rely on prior notice so it is therefore important to gather any information which might have given the owner of the property notice of the defect which caused the fall.
  • Report For falls sustained in commercial property be sure to file a report and if in a public space call the police and report your fall to them and be sure to file a notice of claim within the statutory 90-day period with the city. 
  • Get checked out Falls can lead to serious injuries from fractures to traumatic brain injuries. It is important to get checked out by a medical professional following a serious fall and carefully explain to that medical professional what caused the injury as medical professionals will not only help treat your injuries but also diagnose and document them.
  • Keep track of expenses Unlike automobile accidents, medical bills will generally be paid by the client’s private health insurance. Be sure to keep receipts of expenses as they can be claimed in a personal injury case.
  • Snow During the winter be sure to wear footwear with good traction and if you are a property owner be sure to shovel and salt your walkways within a reasonable time after snowfall.
  • Contact a personal injury attorney Personal Injury claims can be complex, small mistakes can  cost you greatly. Contact a personal injury attorney who can guide you on how to proceed with your case.
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