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Slip and Fall Accidents
A slip and fall accident is when a person slips, trips, or falls as a result of hazardous conditions on another person's property, and sustains injury. Slip and fall accidents can occur almost anywhere, which is why property owners must exercise caution. A person can slip and fall while walking through a public parking lot, walking by a public pool, while working on the job, or walking on a neighbor's sidewalk.
Hidden conditions are often the cause of most slip and fall accidents. Accidents can occur from improper lighting, ice, slippery flooring, and/or inadequate warning signs. If a property owner fails to clear his/her property of dangerous conditions, and another person sustains an injury on his/her property, the owner is held legally liable.
Slip and Fall Accident Injuries
In 2004, over 8 million people were injured due to a slip and fall accident. While some people may be able to survive slips and falls with minor wounds, others can sustain serious head injuries or spinal cord injuries. Other injuries may include broken bones, deep cuts, or torn muscles. Slip and fall accidents cause serious physical damages to people each and every day. Fortunately, slip and fall accident victims may be able to recover financial damages for their medical bills, lost wages, disabilities, and pain and suffering, if the accident was a result of property owner negligence.
Personal Injury Law and Premises Liability
Premises liability and personal injury law holds the property owner responsible for any unsafe, dangerous conditions on his/her own property. If a person sustains an injury on a person's premises, he/she may be entitled to file a premises liability claim. Before a person can file a claim, he/she must be able to prove that: the owner created the dangerous condition, the owner knew the dangerous condition existed and failed to act/did not correct it, and the dangerous condition existed for a long enough time for the owner to have known about it and to have corrected it. If all of these factors can be proven, the victim is able to file a premises liability claim.
Long Island Personal Injury Attorneys
If you have sustained physical or emotional damages due to an injury that was caused by another person's negligence, you should consult with an experienced personal injury attorney. A New York personal injury attorney can help you seek financial compensation for your injuries, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
Winkler, Kurtz, Winkler, & Kuhn, L.L.P, is a New York personal injury law firm that has successfully represented numerous slip and fall accident victims. The attorneys at Winkler, Kurtz, Winkler, & Kuhn are skilled litigators who will vigorously fight for you and your best interests. At the law office of Winkler, Kurtz, Winkler, & Kuhn, our attorneys provide our personal injury clients with aggressive legal counsel, up-to-date resources, and timely communications.
If you have suffered due to another person's recklessness, call our Long Island attorneys today at 631-928-8000.
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