The majority of the time, slip and falls aren’t serious. You may put your foot down on a wet floor at a supermarket or trip on a broken part of the sidewalk and stumble or perhaps fall down. You get up, dust yourself off and maybe deal with a small bruise and a bit of embarrassment. Unfortunately, some slip and fall events can be much more serious. Slip and fall injuries include sprains, broken bones, back injuries, traumatic brain injuries and even death.
If you were injured in a slip and fall accident call Andrew DeLuca, an experienced injury attorney, who can build a claim on your behalf and ensure that your legal rights are well protected.
Premises Liability
Property owners have a responsibility to maintain their buildings or land in reasonably safe condition that prevents visitors from being injured. If a dangerous condition exists, and the owner knew or should have known that the dangerous condition existed at the time of your fall, then that person or company is responsible for providing compensation to you for your injury.
Slip and Fall Accidents
Slip and fall accidents are the most common type of premises liability lawsuits. The National Floor Safety Institute, reports that slip and falls lead to over 1 million emergency room visits in the United States every year. They can take place in private residences, apartment buildings, office buildings, shopping malls, restaurants, grocery stores, parking lots, bars, parks, convenience stores and other locations.
Common reasons for slip, trip, and fall accidents include:
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Ice and snow
Wet floors
Uneven pavement
Dangerous stairwells
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Upstate New York Slip and Fall Attorney
Personal injury attorney Andrew DeLuca understands that a slip and fall victim not only will have costly medical expenses, but also pain and suffering and the possibility of lost wages. He stands ready to assist with any slip and fall case in the Upstate New York area including Saratoga Springs, Albany, Latham, Troy, Schenectady, Glens Falls, Montgomery County, Fulton County and the surrounding area.