subject: What to do After a Slip and Fall Accident [print this page] Author: Erich Shrefler Author: Erich Shrefler
Most people have heard of a slip and fall accident. These are falls that typically occur on someone elses private property or a business or government property that, for some reason, was unsafe and caused someone to slip, fall and injure himself. While slip and fall is a common phrase that many people are familiar with, what many people do not know is that a slip and fall accident falls under the personal injury practice area of premises liability. Premises liability is a legal term that basically means that every property owner and manager is required by law to ensure the safety of all people who enter their property even if that person does not permission to be on that property. Some common premises liability (slip and fall) cases involve: Hazards such as improper signage, holes in the ground, falling objects, or construction equipment Negligent security Poorly lit areas such as parking garages, stairwells, etc. Buildings that do not follow proper building codes/regulations Lack of supervision at public facilities such as amusement parks or swimming pools Some slip and fall accidents only cause minor injuries such as a sprained ankle or dislocated shoulder; however, more serious slip and fall accidents may cause catastrophic injuries such as traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and even death. In the case of death due to poorly kept property, a wrongful death claim may be brought against the property owner and/or manager of the property. Regardless of the severity of the injury sustained in a slip and fall accident, it is imperative that you find an experienced premises liability attorney who is familiar with the laws in that state. Some slip and fall cases can be complicated, and a lawyer who has experience with these cases will know just what to do to get you the compensation to which you are entitled. If you live in Fort Wayne, Indiana or anywhere in the state of Indiana and have been injured (or a loved one was killed) due to a slip and fall on someones property, please visit the website of Indianas experienced Indiana slip and fall attorney Richard T. Truitt of Truitt Law Offices today to schedule a confidential, no-cost consultation.About the Author:
If you live in Indiana and are in need of a highly experienced and compassionate personal injury attorney, please visit the website of Truitt Law Offices today
