Most people who fall on someone else’s property never make a claim, because falling feels like your own fault and saying so out loud is embarrassing. That reaction is what a slip and fall attorney has to get past first, because the fall may well have been caused by a hazard the property owner should have dealt with.
A fall can cause strains, sprains, broken bones, internal injuries, head injuries and spinal cord injuries. In some cases you may be left with permanent pain or lasting limits on your mobility. The embarrassment passes long before any of that does.
Do You Have a Claim?
While not every slip and fall accident is actionable, many are. In order to file a personal injury claim against the property owner, you will need to prove that your accident was caused by their negligence. A property owner can be considered negligent when they either:
- Create a dangerous condition on the property
- Know of a dangerous condition but fail to correct it
- Fail to discover a dangerous condition that has existed on the property for some time and that someone taking reasonable care of their property would have discovered
A dangerous condition is a hazard that presents a foreseeable and unreasonable risk of injury to a person on the property, and is not so open and obvious that a person who was being reasonably careful would be able to avoid it. Examples of dangerous conditions that cause slip and fall accidents include:
- Wet floors
- Torn or lumpy carpeting
- Loose rugs
- Changes in flooring
- Inadequate lighting
If you have suffered a slip and fall accident due to any of the above hazards, the best way to determine if you are entitled to compensation is to contact The Law Offices of Alejo Lugo & Associates immediately. We can come visit you in the hospital or in your home to help you understand your legal rights and options.
We Will Fight to Maximize Your Compensation
Slip and fall injuries can be quite serious, but it is not at all uncommon for the at-fault party to try to brush them off. If you have been hurt, don’t let the at-fault party or their insurance company tell you how you feel or how much compensation you deserve. Consult an experienced slip and fall accident attorney for an expert opinion regarding the likely value of your case. As your attorney, we will make sure you see the best doctors and take all the other steps necessary to position you to receive maximum compensation for all applicable damages such as:
- Past medical expenses
- Future medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Lost earning potential
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional anguish
We Handle All Kinds of Slip and Fall Accident Cases
Depending on who owns the property where you fell—be it a private individual, a commercial business, or a government entity—there will be slightly different steps to follow and points to prove. At The Law Offices of Alejo Lugo & Associates, we are familiar with the law on all kinds of slip and fall accidents and we can provide exceptional quality representation in any situation.
Call Now for a Consultation
To learn more about slip and fall accidents and get our opinion about your case, call us at (800) 497-0018 for a consultation. We offer assistance in English and Spanish. You can hire us with no money due until after we win your case.