Slip and Fall Attorney

Slip and fall accidents may not seem as serious as a car crash or medical error, but many times the injuries can be even more significant. A person who has slipped and fallen as a result of a hazardous condition on someone else’s property may be entitled to compensation, but these victims will need an experienced attorney’s help in order to obtain the compensation they are entitled to by law. A strong understanding of your rights and what to do after slip and fall accident can be the difference between winning and losing your case - making it of utmost importance to immediately speak with experienced slip and fall lawyers after an accident.

Victims of falls need to understand their rights and file an injury claim as soon as possible, and with a slip and fall lawyer, that can be done. The slip and fall lawyers at KaplunMarx will ensure you understand your legal options and help you make the best decisions for your future. Check out this link to see some of the most common questions we have received about slip and fall lawsuits.

Slip and Fall vs. Trip and Fall Accidents?

A slip and fall accident occur when someone loses their footing and falls as a result of a hazardous condition on the property. The close cousin to slip and fall accidents are trip and fall accidents which is essentially the same except that the person trips over a defect which has caused their injury. These accidents can happen anywhere, including grocery stores, restaurants, hospitals, workplaces, hotels, and other public and private properties.

Most Common Slip and Fall Claims

There are many different causes of slip and fall accidents that a property owner could potentially be held responsible for. These can include:

• Poor lighting conditions
• Ice
• Liquid Spills
• Broken staircases
• Poorly marked steps
• Changes in flooring surface

You need to have evidence that shows how and why you fell. You also need to show that the property owner should have either corrected the hazardous conditions or warned you about them, which is one of the most important parts of cases involving slip accidents. A slip and fall attorney will gather the evidence you need to prove these elements of your claim.

Common Slip and Fall Injuries

Victims can sustain a wide range of injuries in a slip and fall accident. Some of the most common injuries include:

• Broken or fractured bones
• Wrist
• Hand
• Ankle
• Arm
• Orbital
• Leg
• Labrum Tears (ligament)
• Ligament tears
• Rotator Cuff
• Injured or broken coccyx
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Sprains
• Soft tissue damage
• Shoulder injuries
• Broken teeth
• Facial injuries

These injuries can lead to massive medical bills and interfere with your ability to perform your job duties. Some injuries can also make it difficult for you to engage in your favorite activities or live independently. If you have been injured, take the first step towards seeking compensation for your losses by calling KaplunMarx today.

How Slip and Fall Lawyers Handle Cases Due to Snow and Ice

Snow and Ice often covers the streets, sidewalks, and parking in much of Pennsylvania in the cold winter months. Even a thin layer of ice or snow can make walkways extremely slippery and dangerous, so it’s not surprising that slipping on ice is one of the most common types of slip and falls.

Property owners are often held liable for accidents arising from icy slip and fall accidents. This is because there are certain laws in PA that require property owners to keep their properties free from winter hazards such as snow and ice within a certain time period after a winter storm event.

For example, one law requires property owners, agents, or tenants to clear a path of at least 36 inches on walkways within six hours after the snow has stopped falling. Property owners that fail to comply with this law could be held liable if someone is injured as a result of their negligence.

Property Owner Responsibilities in Slip and Fall Cases

Premises liability laws state that property owners must maintain safe conditions on their property. If a property owner fails to maintain safe conditions, he could be held liable when someone is injured by a hazardous condition on his property.

An injured party may pursue a claim for compensation if they can prove that the hazardous condition that caused them to fall should not have been there. Responsibility for the area could be on the owner of the property where the fall took place, a renter (i.e., commercial tenant), or both.

Renters of residential housing are typically responsible for conditions within their own units, although landlords have to make repairs when problems are reported. To pursue legal action against someone for a slip and fall accident, a victim must establish:

• The duty of care owed by the owner or renter.
• Unreasonable negligence from the owner (or renter) and a failure to fulfill responsibilities to maintain a safe indoor and outdoor space.
• That the negligence of the owner or renter was the direct cause of the fall injuries.
• That the slip and fall actually caused injuries, for which the victim may be compensated.

It’s not easy to prove that the property owner is liable in a slip accident case. Don’t try to handle your claim without the help of a skilled trip and fall lawyer. Let our team gather the evidence we need to prove liability and secure compensation on your behalf.

How Much Is A Slip and Fall Case Worth?

The value of a case will vary depending on many factors, including the severity of the victim’s injuries, the victim’s ability to work, and the treatment of the victim’s injuries. In general, victims are entitled to compensation for their:

• Medical expenses
• Loss of earnings, including future lost earnings
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• And in the worst-case scenario, loss of love and companionship

Recovering this compensation is never easy, which is why you should seek legal representation from a slip and fall injury attorney at once. At KaplunMarx, we have secured compensation for countless victims who have suffered injuries after slipping and falling.

Are Slip and Fall Cases Hard to Win?

Every personal injury case is complex, but this is especially true of slip and fall cases. Many personal injury lawyers believe that slip and fall cases are exceptionally hard to win, many won't take slip and fall or trip and fall cases at all.

Fortunately, our team has had years and years of experience successfully recovering compensation for slip and fall accident victims. Hiring lawyers who are intimately familiar with these types of accident cases can mean the difference between a positive outcome or losing. Our slip and fall lawyers can help you in a number of important ways, including:

1. Identifying who to pursue legal action against (owners, renters, landlords or other responsible parties)
2. Gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, hiring experts to testify for you
3. Negotiating with an insurance company
4. Filing a personal injury lawsuit
5. Going to trial in your personal injury case

Our attorneys are not afraid of going head-to-head with the insurance company and property owner in order to secure the compensation you deserve. Your best chance at winning compensation is hiring an experienced attorney on our team to represent you.

Discuss Your Case with Our Award-Winning KaplunMarx Slip and Fall Lawyers

Have you been injured in a slip and fall? Let the slip and fall lawyers at KaplunMarx hold the at-fault parties accountable and secure the compensation you deserve for your injuries.

Schedule a free consultation with our compassionate and knowledgeable PA slip and fall accident lawyers. Give is a call at 215-939-4895 or fill out the quick form on our website.