Slip and fall accidents can occur in a variety of circumstances. Some of these are simply accidents—a loss of balance or unexpected ice on the front porch, for example. However, many slip and fall accidents could have been prevented if the location of the accident had been properly maintained.
Slip and Fall Accidents Due to Negligence
Property and business owners have an obligation to be sure their property is safe. If you are injured because a business owner failed to properly maintain his property, or failed to provide warning signs for temporarily dangerous conditions, he could be found liable for your injuries. This is often referred to as a premises liability case.
For example, if a floor is being cleaned and is currently wet, a business owner should place a sign indicating that the floor is slippery. If a sign is not supplied, and you fall and are hurt, the business owner could be found negligent.
Results of Slip and Fall Accidents
Injuries sustained in most slip and fall accidents are relatively minor, but some slip and fall accidents can result in major injuries. In some cases, slip and fall accidents can lead to long-term disability or even death.
Injuries that can result from slip and fall accidents include:
Some of these injuries can be serious enough to require hospitalization, physical therapy, or long-term rehabilitation. Head injuries or spinal injuries could lead to long-term or permanent disability. In cases where these injuries occur due to negligence, you will want the best team of personal injury lawyers behind you to ensure you secure the compensation you need to pay for the costs of your recovery.
Slip and Fall Accident Lawsuits
If you or a loved one has suffered a serious injury due to a slip and fall accident, a Robbins & Associates slip and fall attorney in Atlanta can evaluate your case and help you receive a settlement to help put your life back together. For more information on slip and fall accident cases in the Atlanta, Georgia area, please contact Robbins & Associates, P.C., for a consultation.
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