Slip and fall accidents can happen anytime and anywhere. They can be accompanied by severe and painful injuries that may have life changing implications. Slip and fall accidents can be caused by bad coincidence, but often they’re caused by negligence.
When walking on city sidewalks, through government property, or in commercial buildings, you expect a certain level of standards and safety. When building and property owners fail to uphold those standards, your safety can be compromised.
It is the duty of the property owner to remove or fix hazards like slippery floors, uneven walking surfaces, broken steps, dangerous debris, and other risk factors before innocent pedestrians have a chance to encounter these dangers. Even naturally occurring snow and ice can place responsibility on a property owner in some cases.
If you, a family member, or a loved one has sustained a slip and fall injury, contact the Missouri personal injury lawyers at The S.E. Farris Law Firm. Call 314-A-LAWYER (314-252-9937) for a free consultation.
“Slip and fall” is a personal injury term used to describe a situation in which a person injures himself or herself by slipping or tripping, and then falling while on someone else’s property. Slip and fall accidents are typically classified as “premises liability” cases, because these accidents usually happen on someone else’s “premises,” or property. The property owner may be legally responsible if a slip and fall accident occurs as a result of the owner’s negligence in allowing the dangerous hazard to exist.
Slip and Fall Accidents and Tips
Slip and fall accidents can happen anytime and anywhere. From bumps and bruises to broken bones and more, a fall can cause a variety of injuries. What’s worse, the pain from these injuries might linger long after your incident and permanently affect your ability to earn a living or enjoy life. Snow and ice only add to the possibility of slip and fall incidents.
When walking on city sidewalks, through government property, or in commercial buildings, you don’t expect to fall. It is the duty of the property owner to remove, block off, or fix hazards like slippery floors, uneven walking surfaces, broken steps, dangerous debris, and other hazards. Even naturally occurring snow and ice can place responsibility on a property owner in some cases. Some government entities and cities are entitled to prompt notice by certified mail after you fall or you will be barred from recovering for your injuries.
When it comes to winter weather, it can be tricky to determine if a property owner is liable. If there is ice and snow around, the best advice is to take it slow. If you have been hurt, or someone you love has been injured or died as the result of a fall, contact the St. Louis, Missouri slip and fall lawyers at The S.E. Farris Law Firm. We’ll help determine whether you have a personal injury or wrongful death claim. Call 314-A-LAWYER (314-252-9937) today for a free consultation or fill out our online case submission form.
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CASE FEATURE: $40,000 settlement for a client who was a victim in a slip and fall accident
When walking on city sidewalks, through government property, or in commercial buildings, you don’t expect to get hurt. When building and property owners fail to uphold reasonable standards, however, your safety can be compromised.
“Slip and fall” is a personal injury term used to describe a situation in which a person injures himself or herself by slipping or tripping, and then falling while on someone else’s property. It is the duty of the property owner to remove or fix known or foreseeable hazards like slippery floors, uneven walking surfaces, broken steps, icy or snowy walkways, dangerous debris, and other risk factors before innocent pedestrians have a chance to encounter these dangers.
In a recent slip and fall case, our client was exiting River City Casino when he hit his foot on the exposed edge of a tile floor bordering a carpeted area. He fell and landed face first, knocking out his permanent dental bridge.
When we went and examined the area, we could tell that the carpet was worn down. There was at least a quarter-inch gap between the carpet and tile. During our investigation, we also discovered that a woman had fallen in the same area several years before and reported to casino officials that the area was dangerous. My client’s previous attorney did not do this homework, and told the client that there was no case.
The bill to restore the teeth that were damaged in the accident was going to be between $13,000 to $23,000, and like many folks, his family didn’t have the money. The S.E. Farris Law Firm was able to prove that our client was not at fault for the trip and fall, and received a $40,000 judgment in his favor.
Slip and fall accidents can happen because of carelessness or bad coincidence, but when they’re caused by a property owner’s negligence, the owner should pay for the damage caused. These accidents can cause severe and painful injuries that can have life changing implications. If you or a loved one is injured in a slip and fall accident, it’s important to contact a St. Louis personal injury attorney immediately.