Facts About Slip And Fall

Slip and fall accidents are a very dangerous kind of accident and occur at an alarming rate among the elderly. Each year thousands of people are the victim of a slip and fall accident however all falls are not the same.

Both the property owner as well as the injured person can be held to varying degrees of responsibility for an injury. The property owner has a responsibility to keep property safe. Each person has a duty to watch where they are going, as well as realize that there are things that fall or spill onto walking surfaces.

Ideally, an accident report should be completed at the time of the incident noting what happened, who witnessed both the accident and the conditions that caused the fall along with any other relevant information such as lighting. The requirement for a report is generally a store or business policy, rather than mandated by law.

Issues and topics related to Slip and Fall Accidents include:

• Personal Injury
• Premises Liability
• Municipal Liability
• Workers Compensation
• Hip Fractures

If you or anyone you know are in need of an attorney focusing on Slip and Fall cases, please contact us now.