We all slip, trip, stumble, and fall. If no one is injured, sometimes people think it’s funny or that these incidents are even a joke or part of a comic’s act. However, if it happens to you and you are injured, it is no laughing matter. Depending on the circumstances, you may be entitled to compensation. An experienced personal injury lawyer can evaluate the circumstances and provide a detailed evaluation of a potential claim.
When should I contact an attorney?
People have an obligation to exercise ordinary care to maintain their property in a safe condition. If they fail to exercise ordinary care in maintaining their property and the unsafe condition results in injuries, you may be eligible for compensation.
Some examples of when to contact an attorney to discuss a possible slip and fall claim include:
- If the property owner had knowledge or reasonably should have known of the dangerous condition for a reasonable amount of time and did not fix the condition or post a warning.
- If the property owner had an obligation to act and failed to do so.
- If the property doesn’t comply with local codes or ADA standards.
Some examples of dangerous conditions that may cause a slip or fall include:
- A badly cracked or crumbling sidewalk
- Wet or slippery floors
- Snow/ice accumulation or failure to remove/treat snow/ice resulting in a dangerous condition
- Debris
- Potholes
- Circumstances that do not comply with local building codes, ordinances, or industry standards
- Failure to maintain safety equipment that may have prevented the injury such as railings or warnings.
An experience personal injury lawyer will evaluate your claim and provide options for moving forward. Claims often require extensive investigation to determine whether the owner had knowledge of the dangerous condition and sufficient time to do something about the dangerous condition. They also often require knowledge of or investigation of local standards, building codes, industry standards, and ordinances to determine if the injury was the result of not meeting local standards or requirements.
An experienced personal injury lawyer can investigate and evaluate your potential claim and provide you with options. If you or someone you love has been injured and you have questions, please contact Humiston Law. We will take the time to make sure you understand your options and explain what choices you may have moving forward.
