Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Slip and Fall Accidents
Slip and fall accidents are common accidents that come under the category of premises liability law. Premises liability simply means a property owner has a responsibility to maintain their property in a safe, non-hazardous condition that does not represent a danger to anyone.
Slip and fall accidents can occur on private, commercial or public property. A premises liability claim must show negligence and that the property owner either created the hazardous condition that caused the slip and fall or knew about the hazardous condition or should have known about the hazardous condition, and did nothing to correct it. Circumstances that may be responsible for a slip and fall accident may include snow and ice covered walkways and steps, torn floor coverings, cracked and uneven sidewalks, and wet floors in restaurants from spills not properly cleaned up.
The injuries sustained in a slip and fall accident can range from mild bruising and lacerations to traumatic brain injuries or broken bones that can bring about life-altering consequences and in the most extreme cases, even death.
Proper legal representation is essential if you intend to seek financial compensation for your injuries, such as payment for current and future medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, loss of income and your pain and suffering.
Those residents of Hamilton, Toronto, Ontario or the surrounding areas who have suffered injuries from a slip and fall accident are encouraged to contact the experienced premises liability attorneys at the Findlay Law Offices today to schedule a consultation at no cost to you to protect your legal rights and obtain the compensation you deserve.
posted by Erica at 6:07 PM
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