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If you slip and fall on someone else’s property and suffer an injury, you may be entitled to compensation. At the Daglian Law Group, we can evaluate your slip and fall accident and determine if you have a personal injury accident claim.
Understanding Slip and Fall Accidents
Slip and fall accidents are common in stores, restaurants, on sidewalks, or in stairwells. The most common causes of slip and fall accidents include:
- Wet floors caused by spills, leaks, or inadequate weather-proofing
- Hazards left in walkways, such as wires, boxes, or debris
- Inadequate lighting in walkways, stairwells, or sidewalks
- Damaged, torn, frayed, or wrinkled carpeting
- Potholes or cracks in concrete, sidewalks, or on stairs
If the accident occurred in a public place, you may feel embarrassed and may be tempted to leave the scene without any fuss. However, any of these situations can cause serious injuries, and you should always fill out a report and get medical treatment.
Slip and Fall Accident Injuries
When you slip and fall down, various parts of your body may come into contact with the floor and other objects nearby. The impact itself can cause injuries, but so can the act of twisting, pulling or putting strain on your muscles, tendons, and ligaments.
Some of the most common injuries resulting from slip and fall accidents include:
- Sprained wrist or ankle
- Shoulder strain or dislocation
- Knee damage
- Broken bones
- Nerve damage
- Back or neck injury
- Cuts or lacerations
- Bruises
- Traumatic brain injury
Many of these injuries require medical treatment, including ongoing care or therapy. No matter what sort of injury you have experienced in a slip and fall accident, it is important to speak with a slip and fall attorney to decide if you have a case and can pursue compensation for your injuries and losses.