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What Should I Know About Slip and Fall Claims?

Posted on: February 6, 2020

Slip and falls are a common type of accident people experience every day.  Unfortunately, when an individual slips and falls under the wrong conditions and suffers significant injuries, this ordinary occurrence can change their life forever. Understanding the basics of slip and fall claims can help injured individuals recognize when they may be entitled to compensation for these types of injuries.

Slip and fall claims result when businesses fail to take simple actions to prevent accidents. Common examples of preventable slip and fall causes include wet flooring, improperly lit walkways, worn out carpeting, and improper transitions between floor surfaces, such as going from tile to carpet. Courts will determine whether a property or business owner acted reasonably to determine if their actions caused or contributed to the slip and fall. If it is reasonable that the owner should have known about the unsafe condition and did nothing to address the situation, the owner can face liability for the resulting injuries.

High Risk Areas

Any place with a high level of pedestrian foot traffic poses an increased risk for a slip and fall accident. Hospitality locations, such as hotels and resorts, are frequent sites of slip and fall accidents. Businesses open to the public, including retail stores, restaurants, and medical facilities, are other locations where slip and fall accidents frequently take place.

Document Everything for Your Case

Injured individuals can take certain steps to help preserve their right to bring a legal claim later. Some of the important information to document includes:

  • Physical injuries
  • Location of the accident
  • Names and telephone numbers of witnesses
  • Condition of the area immediately prior to and after the slip and fall
  • Types of shoes worn by the injured individual
  • Any statements made by employees of the business

The above information should be recorded through writing and photographs or videos when possible. If the location has video surveillance, such videos become important pieces of evidence. If an incident or police report is made following the accident, injured individuals should request their own copy for future reference.

Filing a Slip and Fall Claim

Individuals injured in slip and fall accidents have a legal right to seek compensation for their injuries. Holding reckless or careless parties responsible for the injuries they caused is important. Property owners and businesses who lease office space often share liability in these cases. The first step in filing a slip and fall claim in civil court is to contact an experienced slip and fall lawyer who can help you navigate the complexities of the legal system.

Freehold Slip and Fall Lawyers at Ellis Law Protect the Rights of Slip and Fall Victims

If you or your loved one suffered injuries resulting from a slip and fall on public property, compensation may be available to help pay for the costs of medical treatment and lost wages. The experienced Freehold slip and fall lawyers at Ellis Law will protect your rights to bring a slip and fall claim against all responsible parties. To schedule a free consultation, call us at 732-308-0200 or contact us online.

Centrally located in Freehold, New Jersey, we serve clients throughout East Brunswick, Toms River, Middletown, Jersey City, Neptune, Hudson County, Union County, Essex County, and Ocean County, as well as Brooklyn and New York, New York.

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