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Article DetailsInjuries Resulting From Trip-and-Fall Accidents |
| Date Added: June 22, 2010 06:00:33 AM |
| Author: leaah28 |
| Category: Society: Advice |
| Falls are systematically the major cause of accidents producing injuries. Hundreds thousands of people are injured yearly - some very badly - when they slip or trip up and fall on a rough patch of ground, a dangerous floor or a flight of stairs. Since property owners are responsible for maintaining safety on the premises and warning visitors of possible hazards, they can be liable for injuries that happen because of injury-producing conditions on their property. Slip-and-fall accidents can result in various injuries, ranging from the relatively minor to the extremely severe. A slip-and-fall accident can occur virtually anyplace, on public or private property, inside or outside. A slip-and-fall injury can occur because of hazards such as: - Adverse weather conditions (for example, ice, snow, or rain) - Uneven sidewalks - Holes - Poorly lit or unmarked pathways or stairs - Slippery tiling - Unbalanced flooring - Rippled carpet - Obstructions on the floor or walkway Slip-and-fall injuries range in severity. A victim may suffer broken bones, bruises and scrapes that require minimum medical aid and heal comparatively promptly. Other victims may suffer a catastrophic personal injury – a brain injury, spine injury, or burn injury – that results in lifelong damage and requires durable medical care. In the worst case scenario, an injured person dies due to his or her injuries. If this happens, and the accident occurred due to the property owner's negligence, then the death is believed to be a wrongful death. The sooner you lodge a suit after the injury, the better. Most slip-and-fall injury lawsuits are lodged within 30 days of the injury. The reasoning behind this is that if you wait too long, it may look like you are attempting to file a frivolous lawsuit instead of a legitimate one. If your case has even a hint of frivolity to it, you are more likely to get it dismissed. After a slip-and-fall accident you should first make an appointment with a doctor to see the severity of your injuries. This will prove that you did really suffer an injury resulting from a slip-and-fall accident, and can be invaluable in your case. You should keep thorough records of the medical treatment you received, as well as records of any work you missed and how much money it cost you. Any added costs, such as medical drugs, transportation, physical therapy, and the like should also be carefully recorded. There expenses can be repaid, if you win the lawsuit. |
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