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Slip and fall accidents are a personal injury and are one type of “fall down” accidents. There are four general types of fall accidents: •    Trip-and-fall accidents, where there is a foreign object in the walking path •    Stump-and-fall accidents, where there is an impediment in the walking surface •    Step-and-fall accidents, where there is an unexpected failure or hole in the walking surface, and •    Slip-and-fall accidents , in which the interface of the shoe and the floor fails

At some point in life, most people have slipped or fallen to the ground. Most slip-and-fall injuries are caused by a sudden or unexpected change in the walking surface. An accident can occur if we are not previously aware of a change in the surface making us unable to change our behavior to avoid the fall. When a fall is caused by the carelessness of another person, then the fall can be cause for a slip-and-fall claim.Slip and fall accidents are very common types of accidents people face now a days dues to negligence of someone else. A simple slip can cause into very serious injury such as back injuries, broken bones, head injuries or paralysis, etc. Many slips happen at working environment due to poor health and safety environment. Slips are common at public places also where someone have walked on wet surface, oil or other slippery material on floor. Ice and snow are some other reason for slip at public places. In working place is someone not cleaned some liquid split on ground properly, a simple mistake like this could end up in someone else slipping and causing serious harm to them.Tripping is another very common problem that people suffers as many people just accidentally get their feet caught on an object which causes them to fall and resulting into an injury. Tripping over electronic cord around the office or home is very common cause of accidents. Again in the working environment mostly employee leave objects in open which resultant into tripping for someone else accident. Who is responsible for a slip and fall accident? The owner or the person injured? Both the owner as well as the injured person can be held to varying degrees of responsibility for an injury. As at work place all health and safety regulations need to be taken seriously and acted upon and every employee should ensure they are sticking to them. And at home environment one should be careful of all the possible hazards. Children leave toys all around the house which could cause a serious trip. Also frayed carpets are another potential hazard. So it’s the owner’s responsibility to keep property safe. And each person has a duty to watch where they are going, as well as realize that there are things that fall or spill onto walking surfaces.What is “comparative negligence?” Comparative negligence relates to your own responsibility in the accident, in comparison to the property owners’ responsibility. A court will establish a percentage of liability for each party. The percentage of liability determines the percentage of the resulting damages each party must pay.What is a hazardous condition? And who is responsible for it? A “hazardous conditions” are the situations where there a circumstance for injury. These conditions can be permanent (such as a broken stair or broken chair) or temporary (as in the case of oil on the floor). Property owners are often responsible for permanent conditions, because they should have known care of the situation. But injuries that occur due to temporary conditions they may not have had knowledge of may not be their responsibility. Often time becomes a factor in temporary hazards: did the owner have enough opportunity to realize the situation and correct it?Does an accident report have to be filled out at the time of the fall? Ideally, an accident report should be completed at the time of the incident noting what happened, who witnessed both the accident and the conditions that caused the fall along with any other relevant information. The requirement for a report is generally a store or business policy, rather than mandated by law. If a report is not completed at the business location or occurred at private location or was not observed by others, compile a record of what happened yourself. Include information such as: •    A description of the circumstances •    Who was present •    The comments made by those who saw or helped after the fall If possible, take photos of the area. If you were physically hurt, have your injury checked out immediately to help substantiate your claim. Am I able to sue my employer for my fall? Generally, you cannot sue your employer if you fall at work. Injuries sustained at work are covered under your state’s workers’ comp laws.What compensation might I be eligible for? Compensation for a slip and fall accident is similar to all personal injury claims. Recovery includes: •    Medical bills •    Wage loss •    Pain and suffering •    Potential future medical expenses NOTE:When you are out or at office in general it is important to be aware of the situations around you. Unfortunately, there are situations where you may not be aware of the dangers. Which can resultant in a slip or fall accident. If something like that happened, you suffer from a slip and fall injury, seek medical attention immediately. And if you feel like you have a case to register or you someone else negligence is responsible for you injury does register a claim and contact a personal injury lawyer or attorney. OR Michigan people can ask for further queries to Hirsch Law Firm, Michigan slip and fall Lawyer


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or they in it fr the money. Can Ambulance Chaser Edwards really have it both ways.
it is rude to compare a lawyer to a plumber.

I’m 14, I fell, I sued, they settled, I’m 2000 dollars rich. How much does the lawyer get and how much does that leave me with, also any suggestions on what to do with that?

Planned on spending it on new X-box and clothes though that’s me being an idiot, right?

 


Question: The other day my daughter and I went to Walmart. After a while of shopping, my daughter who is almost 2 had to go to the restroom. After using the restroom and coming out of the stalls and walking up to the sink, I slipped on what must have been water. I hit my head on the sink and fell on to my daughter. When I emerged from the bathroom a few seconds later my daughter was screaming and I was dizzy. The customer service lady asked if I was all right and called the manager at my request. I filled out a report and left . Since then, I have been going to the hospital due to an on-going severe headache. I have been seen 2 times in the ER. My question – is my case good enough to sue over? Them bastards should have cleaned that nasty water up!
Answer: Your email doesn’t indicate in what state you live. I am an attorney in Florida specializing in personal injury claims such as Florida car accident claims, Florida slip and fall case claims, and Florida workers compensation claims. If you are in Florida, please give me a call and I can discuss your claim with you in further detail. However, laws vary from state to state, so I cannot advise you on the laws in your area. My first suggestion is to speak with an experienced slip and fall attorney in your area. The attorney in your area can advise you on specific laws and time requirements that may apply to your claim, and help you with medical treatment, medical bills, and how best to proceed with a claim against Wal Mart. If you were to walk into my office, I would want to know more information about your claim before I could tell you whether you have a case against “them bastards”. More details on how the fall occurred, witnesses, the amount of water on the floor and where it came from, and more specifics on the nature of your injury, would help to evaluate your claims.
An experienced slip and fall lawyer can also help evaluate the “liability” aspect of your claim. At least in a Florida slip and fall case, stores such as Wal Mart are not responsible for injuries arising out of a slip and fall in their store unless the condition that caused the slip and fall, here a puddle of water, was one that Wal Mart knew existed on the floor, or should have known it existed on the floor, and did not take reasonable measures to clean it up or warn customers of its existence. There are different ways to show this, and different facts to examine to try and satisfy this burden of proof. Water on the floor occurs all the time at stores like Wal Mart. However, you have to be able to show that the water existed on the floor for a long enough period of time that Wal Mart knew about it, or should have known about it.


For more information about a Florida slip and fall case, contact Florida premises liability lawyer, Joseph M. Maus at 1-866-556-5529, visit his website at jmmlawyers.com or email him today.


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Most people have heard of a “slip and fall” accident. These are falls that typically occur on someone else’s private property or a business or government property that, for some reason, was unsafe and caused someone to slip, fall and injure himself. While slip and fall is a common phrase that many people are familiar with, what many people do not know is that a slip and fall accident “falls” under the personal injury practice area of premises liability.

“Premises liability” is a legal term that basically means that every property owner and manager is required by law to ensure the safety of all people who enter their property even if that person does not permission to be on that property.

Some common premises liability (slip and fall) cases involve:

Some slip and fall accidents only cause minor injuries such as a sprained ankle or dislocated shoulder; however, more serious slip and fall accidents may cause catastrophic injuries such as traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and even death. In the case of death due to poorly kept property, a wrongful death claim may be brought against the property owner and/or manager of the property.

Regardless of the severity of the injury sustained in a slip and fall accident, it is imperative that you find an experienced premises liability attorney who is familiar with the laws in that state. Some slip and fall cases can be complicated, and a lawyer who has experience with these cases will know just what to do to get you the compensation to which you are entitled.

If you live in Fort Wayne, Indiana or anywhere in the state of Indiana and have been injured (or a loved one was killed) due to a slip and fall on someone’s property, please visit the website of Indiana’s experienced Indiana slip and fall attorney Richard T. Truitt of Truitt Law Offices today to schedule a confidential, no-cost consultation.


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I represent adults and minors for their injuries. Call (718) 264-0777 for a consultation. My areas of practice include, but are not limited to the following areas: Automotive Accidents : Representing victims in all types of motor vehicle accidents, including, car, truck, van, taxi, motorcycle. Animal Attacks : Representing victims who have been attacked by dogs or other animals. Recreation Accidents : Representing victims who have been injured while bicycle riding, swimming, diving, ice-skating, in-line skating, scuba diving, sports activities. Pharmacy Errors : Representing victims injured due to the pharmacy dispensing the wrong medication or the wrong dosage of medicine. Slip and Fall Injuries : Representing victims injured due to slippery and dangerous conditions, as may be with water on the floor, grease or other slippery matter on the floor, snow and ice, highly polished floors, slippery floors at supermarkets. Trip and Fall Injuries : Representing victims injured due to uneven walking surfaces, broken sidewalks, cracked sidewalks, broken or uneven steps, missing or broken handrails, uneven carpets and/or rugs. Medical Malpractice : Representing victims of medical malpractice, including failure to diagnose, surgical, circumcision. Podiatric Malpractice : Representing victims of podiatric malpractice. Burn Injuries : Representing victims of burns sustained due to dangerous items or products, by exposure to hot surfaces, unguarded heating surfaces. Public …
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Though it may sound very simple, a slip or fall can sometime lead to very dangerous injuries. In such situations, you may need to be represented by an efficient slip and fall attorney. In United States, a large number of such accidents are filed each year. It has been observed thousand times that a silly factor such as a little amount of soapy water or an almost invisible crack can result in a permanent spinal cord injury and leave the sufferer in wheelchair for lifetime.

The law of slip and fall injuries encompasses a number of layers in order to premises liability. In fact, determining the fault can often be very complicated and confusing. Moreover, it needs a thorough study of the facts and a proper understanding to determine whether the conditions were actually dangerous.

In general, these types of accidents fall under the category of personal injury and are a part of fall down accidents. Usually there are four types of such accidents that the slip and fall attorneys handle. These include:

It is the duty of the slip and fall attorneys to explain the injured victim about the responsibility of both the property owner and the injured person. Though it is the duty of the property owner to keep the property safe, the injured victims also needs to watch out where they are going.

Generally, the report of a slip and fall accident is completed at the time of the incident. It includes a brief description of the incidents, the conditioned that caused the accidents as well as the name and statement of the witnesses. Other relevant information are also included.

In case the report was not prepared at the time of occurrence, or in case it occurred in a private place or was not witnessed by others, it is the responsibility of the slip and fall attorney to ask the victim to compile the report. It is better if you can provide photographs of the area.

You can conveniently find such attorneys in your local law firms or else you can also search online for slip and fall attorneys.


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The following is an expert answer given by Florida Premises Liability Lawyer, Joseph M. Maus, and taken from AllExperts.com, a free Q & A service on the internet: Subject: Disney World – Florida Slip and Fall CaseQuestion: The first day of our Disneyworld vacation it was a little rainy out and while walking down the stairs at the resort, I slipped and fell down a flight. There are no step grips or signs stating caution or anything.  I did notify the manager and received ice packs for my bruises.  My leg was pretty bruised up and my back was a little sore.  Needless to say it ruined half of our vacation time. Is there anything I should or could do?

Answer: In a Florida slip and fall you have the right to make a claim for injuries, medical bills, pain and suffering, and lost wages when you are injured as a result of another party’s negligence. Your injuries may heal on their own in the next few weeks, or they may not.  So it is important to take a few steps now that will protect your rights in the future.

The best advice I can give you is to speak with an attorney that specializes in premises liability claims, i.e. slip and fall.  Your email does not say where you live but you will most likely want to speak with a slip and fall lawyer in Florida.  Because your accident occurred in Florida, it will be controlled by Florida law, and any lawsuit that may need to be filed will need to be filed in Florida.  Laws vary from state to state, so it is best to speak with a slip and fall lawyer in Florida.

Depending on what resort your accident occurred at, there are slip and fall lawyers in the Orlando area that specialize in claims against Disney World. Between the different amusement parks, hotels and activities going on at DW, there are thousands of claims that occur there every year.  Your email doesn’t indicate whether it was a Disney resort, or just a resort in the Disney area.  You may be surprised to learn that you are not the first one to slip in this area at this resort.  Either way, you have a claim, and you should look into it.

Your email also doesn’t indicate whether you are still at the resort.  If you are, you should take several photos of the area where you fell, closeups and photos from a distance to give perspective on where the accident occurred, and why the area was wet.  You also want to make sure the manager fills out an incident report, and you get a copy of the report, too.

Keep in mind, at least in a Florida slip and fall, just because a person falls on a property, it does not automatically mean the property owner or manager is responsible for injuries which result from the fall.  You have to be able to prove that the property owner knew or should have known of the dangerous condition that caused the fall, i.e. that the area you fell at gets wet often, or becomes slippery when wet, or that they failed to maintain this area in a reasonably safe condition.  Generally, a property owner only owes two duties to persons lawfully on the property – maintain the property in a reasonably safe condition, and to warn persons on the property of dangerous conditions that the person may not be able to appreciate themselves.  This means that if this is an area that regularly gets wet when it rains, the resort should have taken steps to make sure that it protects its guests against the slippery area, or at a minimum, warns guests about the slippery area.

There is probably Medical Payments Insurance coverage available to you. “Medpay” is coverage that will reimburse people that get injured on the property for out of pocket medical expenses.  You need to get a copy of the property manager’s insurance policy to see whether they have medpay, and if so, what are the medpay policy limits.  You can obtain this by contacting the resort, or if you retain a Florida slip and fall lawyer, they will know how to get the information.

Claims in the case of a Florida slip and fall are evaluated based upon the degree of liability that exists against the resort, the specific nature of the injuries, the amount and type of medical care and bills that you have had, and that you may continue to require in the future, and the amount of pain and suffering you have experienced in the past, and future.  Lost wages and loss of future earning capacity can also be recovered in Florida.  Additionally, the effect the injuries had on your vacation, and on your family, can be factored into a settlement demand or jury verdict.

You should contact a Florida premises liability attorney soon.  There are many steps your attorney should take now, i.e. notify the resort and the insurance company for the resort, find out what types of insurance coverage is available, make sure photos have been taken of the area.  There are also statutes of limitations which may apply and preclude you from bringing a claim if you wait too long. You also want to make sure that you seek medical care to document your injuries now, and how they occurred, rather than wait to see if the injuries go away.  Delays in seeking medical care can hurt your chances of a recovery when you try to settle the claim

Most attorneys specializing in premises liability claims handle the claims on a contingent basis,i.e. the attorneys fee is a percentage of any money they recover for you, and offer a free, no-obligation consultation to discuss whether you have a viable case.  So you really have nothing to lose by at least speaking to a Florida slip and fall lawyer to find out whether you can pursue a claim.

For more information about your rights in a case of a Florida slip and fall injury, contact Florida premises liability lawyer, Joseph M. Maus at 1-866-556-5529, visit his website at mauslawfirm.com or email him today.


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If you have had a slip and fall accident, you need to get a slip and fall lawyer. A slip and fall lawyer can help you get the compensation that you deserve if you have had a slip and fall accident. 

 

If you fall down in a restaurant, public building, store or other area due to the fault of the owner of the premises, you are entitled to receive compensation because of your injuries. A slip and fall lawyer will go over your case and how the slip and fall accident occurred. Based upon the information that you provide them, they will be able to ascertain whether or not you have a case. If they find that you have reasonable cause to pursue a lawsuit, they will file a complaint in the circuit court, usually in the county where the accident occurred or where the attorney is practicing. 

 

If you have a slip and fall accident, you may be contacted by an insurance company for the owner of the premises who will wish to settle with you for your accident. Before you sign any papers or go to the doctors suggested by the insurance company, you should see a slip and fall lawyer. They will be able to help you decide if the insurance company is giving you fair compensation. 

 

An insurance company may not give you the compensation that you deserve after a slip and fall accident. If you have hurt your back, for example, this can eventually render you disabled. If you settle for an amount that is less than what you should get, this may cause you financial hardship in years to come.  Only a slip and fall lawyer will be able to determine if your injuries justify a lawsuit. 

 

If the slip and fall lawyer feels that you should go to court, they will gather evidence in preparation for a trial. This is called the discovery process of a trial and it can last for a year before the case goes to trial, depending on what part of the country the case is in. Most of the slip and fall accidents do not end up going to trial and will settle out of court. Your attorney will be able to decide if it is wise to settle or if you should pursue the matter and attempt a trial. In most cases, you will be suing the insurance company that protects the property owner. The insurance companies have attorneys on retainer who will also fight to try to prove that the accident was not the fault of their client. 

 

An attorney will need to have all of your information about the slip and fall accident as well as the information from your doctor. They will want to have as much information to support the claim as possible so it is important that you see your doctor after you have been injured to back up your claim. You should continue to follow up with your doctor throughout the case to support your claim and make sure that you provide your slip and fall lawyer with all of your updated medical evidence. 

 


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In all actuality, personal injuries may occur anywhere. In the beginning, these injuries may look small and may be overlooked, but later on, this will lead to some major injuries. Within these types of situations, it is extremely important that you seek out the guidance and assistance of a personal injury lawyer. However, keep in mind that it is always recommended for you to find a personal injury lawyer within your local area. This article will provide you with the information and insight that you need in order to locate the most qualified lawyers that are the most suitable for your basic needs.

In the event of a slip and fall, the very first thing that you should do is locate and identify a personal injury lawyer that specializes within these types of cases. Unlike the earlier times, the legal profession has became very competent and the thing that is most sought after is specialization. This step is important for those individuals that are seeking out a means of releasing some of the stresses that are associated with these types of cases because you will understand that the lawyer has a thorough knowledge of each and every aspect of cases relating to slip and falls.

The second factor that you should consider is the lawyer’s experience, in addition to the history of slip and fall cases the lawyer represented. It isn’t a very good idea to conclude that an attorney that has no or less experience isn’t skilled enough to handle these types of cases. So as a general rule, it is a very wise idea to hire a personal lawyer that has relevant experience with well-established credentials within handling slip and fall cases.

Overall, it is very important for you to understand that the lawyer’s fee, this will allow you to compare the fees of each individual lawyer and see how much of an impact it is going to have on your wallet. Normally, these is a great variation within the lawyer’s fee, but checking the lawyer’s fees will allow you to select a lawyer that has a fairly decent fee system and that is most suitable for your wallet.

The fourth point that you should consider is meeting the lawyer that you are interested in hiring in person. This will allow you to understand what the lawyer has to offer for the fee that is being charged. It is always a wise idea to collect credentials and information concerning the lawyer in advance. However, a meeting will allow you to form a precise picture of the individuals that you are going to be dealing with on a regular basis. In order to understand and evaluate the professional skills and credentials, meetings are very important. By taking the time to meet with a lawyer, you will be able to discuss things in-depth and take a look at all of the skills that the lawyer has in relationship to your individual case.


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The following is an expert answer given by Florida Premises Liability Lawyer, Joseph M. Maus, and taken from AllExperts.com, a free Q & A service on the internet: Subject: Disney World, Florida Slip and Fall Question

Question: While visiting Disney World in December 09, I was in the restroom in the lobby at one of the resorts, and while exiting the restroom I slipped and fell on the wet floor (no signs were posted). I was taken to the Celebration Hospital via ambulance. I was diagnosed with a concusion and was required to stay in the hospital for two days. What is Disney responsible for – medical bills, pain and suffering? Do I have a case? Answer: The best advice I can give you is to speak with an experienced Florida slip and fall injury lawyer about your claim.  Believe it or not, there are attorneys in the central Florida area that specialize in accidents that occur at Walt Disney World.  And many of the claims involve slip and fall accidents.  As you could imagine, with as many people that go through WDW and its resorts on a daily basis, there are a lot of accidents that occur. Keep in mind that WDW is not responsible for every slip and fall that occurs at one of its resort hotels.  In Florida, a hotel owner/operator owes two duties to persons lawfully on the property – maintain the property in a reasonably safe condition, and to warn persons on the property of dangerous conditions that the person may not be able to appreciate themselves.  You need to be able to prove that WDW knew, or should have known, about the wet floor.  There are different ways to go about doing that, but it is best to consult with an experienced Florida slip and fall injury attorney to discuss the facts of your claim. If you can prove WDW is liable for the claim, Florida law allows you to recover money damages for your injury(s) and resulting damages such as medical bills, lost wages, and damages that you may lose in the future due to your injury.  You can also recover money damages for your pain and suffering, both past and future. You should consult with an experienced Florida slip and fall lawyer that has handled claims against WDW.  It is best to find an accident injury lawyer in central Florida that can investigate your claim. You should speak to a lawyer soon.  The lawyer will advise you how best to pursue your claim.  You will also want the lawyer to put WDW on notice of the claim, preserve any evidence such as surveillance video or witness statements, and help coordinate your medical care. For more information about your rights in a case of a Disney World, Florida slip and fall injury, contact Florida premises liability lawyer, Joseph M. Maus at 1-866-556-5529, visit his website at mauslawfirm.com or email him today.


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Question: What is “premises liability” under Rhode Island (RI) law?                    

Answer: In Rhode Island, Premises liability pertains to the area of law, which attempts to hold a real estate owner or the person in possession of the real estate liable as a result of an accident causing injuries to a person who was using the property.

A premises liability case is a type of personal injury case.  The broader term of Premises liability also encompasses “slip and fall” or “trip and fall” personal injury accidents.  A premises liability claim typically involves the real estate owners or occupants failure to properly maintain the premises in a safe manner. It can also involve failure to fix an unreasonably dangerous conditions on the property of which they either knew or should have known about.

The area of premises liability is not just limited to slip and fall but also includes: asbestos exposure, mesothelioma, lead paint exposure, dog bites, Inadequate security measures enabling assaults, Sidewalk or roadway defects, Poorly lit stair cases, falling debris, falling merchandise, or hanging hazards, carbon monoxide leaks, iced entrance ways, slippery or obstructed floors, electric shock due to exposed electric wiring.

What are the most frequently pursued personal Injury / premises liability / slip and fall cases in Rhode Island (RI)?

I believe that slip and fall, personal injury cases, are the most frequently filed type of premises liability lawsuits in RI. Many slip and fall accidents are caused by substances or foods such as water, liquids, foods, fruits, grapes, vegetables, condiments, salad, ice, slush and or oil located on the floor. The substance could be slippery or even sticky. Some slip and falls are caused by uneven surfaces, holes in the floor or defective conditions on the floor or stairs.

A RI “premises liability” personal injury case is not limited to only slip and fall cases but includes other personal injury claims such as dog bites and animal attacks, inadequate lighting, inadequate security, unsafe design or construction

Where do most slip and fall cases occur in Rhode Island.?

Slip and falls most frequently occur in restaurants, supermarkets, driveways, entranceways, porches, department stores, sidewalks, grocery stores, banks and hospitals. Any owner of property and certain occupiers of the property may be held liable for premises liability including but not limited to corporations, Limited Liability Company (LLC), partnerships, trusts, sole proprietorships, government entities such as cities, towns, or the state itself.

Many of the slip and fall cases are a result of food or liquid on the floor of a supermarket or restaurant. Slip and fall claims also can result from a landowner or occupier failing to take adequate steps to shovel snow, clear ice from an entranceway, remove ice from a sidewalk, driveway or parking lot.

If I slip and fall as a result of negligence of another person or entity who can be held responsible?

The Supreme Court of Rhode Island (RI) stated “[A] landowner has a duty to exercise reasonable care for the safety of persons reasonably expected to be on the premises, and that duty includes an obligation to protect against the risks of a dangerous condition existing on the premises, provided the landowner knows of, or by the exercise of reasonable care would have discovered, the dangerous condition. The burden of proving that sufficient evidence existed to show that the defendants knew or should have known of an unsafe condition on their premises is on the plaintiff.”  Lieberman v.  Bliss-Doris Realty Associates

Children and the elderly are more likely to slip and fall. Is it more difficult for them to recover damages for their injuries, medical bills, and pain and suffering?

Answer:  No, In Rhode Island you take the injured party as you find them. As far as liability is concerned, Rhode Island law does not differentiate solely based on age or pre-existing conditions. Even people who aggravate an existing injury have a right to compensation, if negligence can be proved.

Property owners owe everyone who lawfully comes upon the premises (with exceptions for trespasser) a duty of due care. Everyone with the exception of trespassers should expect that the premises is maintained reasonably in a relatively safe manner. So long as the injuries are caused by the negligence of a person or entity, the injured person has the right to seek damages.

Keep in mind, that if the injured person was acting carelessly or not paying proper attention and that contributed or partially caused the accident than there may be comparative fault involved. Comparative fault is described below.

Also, keep in mind, that there are particular laws concerning children who trespass and are lured onto the property because of an attractive nuisance

What is comparative negligence in Rhode Island personal injury law? 

Answer: Comparative negligence is the doctrine used in personal injury accidents in Rhode Island. Comparative negligence is a question of fact that a jury must determine. The jury must figure out what percent each party involved in the accident is at fault for the accident. In Rhode Island, even if an injured person is 99 percent at fault for an accident they are still eligible to obtain damages of 1 percent from the negligent landowner, corporation or person. You should contact a Rhode Island Personal injury lawyer / attorney to obtain an initial opinion as to whether or not there was comparative fault involved.


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The following is an expert answer given by South Florida Personal Injury Lawyer, Joseph M. Maus, and taken from AllExperts.com, a free Q & A service on the internet:

Subject: Slipped on ice breaking kneecap Question: On January 11, 2010, I was walking in the parking lot of an office complex. I slipped on ice (sprinklers had been left on) and fractured my kneecap in three places. I had surgery but as of this date (March 10th) I am still wheelchair bound. My orthopedic surgeon expects me to “almost fully recover” but will most certainly get arthritis in that knee. At this point other surgeries may follow. Do I have a case? This IS in Florida Answer: Usually when I see a question like yours, i.e. slipped and fell due to ice in a parking lot, I can presume the claim resulted from somewhere up north.  But after the winter we have had here in Florida, accident injuries like this probably occurred pretty frequently. In my opinion, you do have a case.  The best advice I can give you is to speak with an attorney that specializes in premises liability claims, i.e. slip and falls.  He can advise you how best to proceed in maximizing your claim. Generally, a landowner owes two duties to persons lawfully on the property – maintain the property in a reasonably safe condition, and to warn persons on the property of dangerous conditions that the person may not be able to appreciate themselves.  Frost and ice are a big deal in Florida, and usually when there is a threat of either, the warnings are all over the news.  The owner/manager of the office complex either knew, or should have known that when the weather gets as cold as it has been lately, and then he/she runs the sprinklers, there is a good possibility there will be ice on the ground. If the complex is one that invites people onto its premises for business purposes, then the owner/manager should have taken reasonable measures to get rid if the ice, or make a safe passageway for people to ingress and egress the property. You should speak to an slip and fall lawyer fairly soon to pursue the claim. Slip and fall accidents are somewhat of a specialty to handle them successfully. There are many steps your attorney should take now, i.e. notify the insurance companies for the maintenance association, find out what types of coverage are available, and if there are any other entities that may be responsible, i.e. maybe the complex has a management company or maintenance company that was called to clear the parking lot and the other company never responded.  Your attorney should also obtain photographs of the area where the accident occurred. Most attorneys specializing in premises liability claims handle the claims on a contingent basis,i.e. their attorneys fee is a percentage of any money they recover for you, and offer a free, no-obligation consultation to discuss whether you have a viable case.  You usually do not have to pay anything up front, and if there is no recovery, you do not owe anything. So, you have nothing to lose by at least speaking with an accident lawyer. Just by my own experience with personal injury in South Florida, if I don’t think a person has a viable case, I will tell them right up front.  There is no point in creating false expectations and wasting your time and the attorney’s time. I think you have a good claim and I would be happy to speak with you further about how to move it forward.  Please call me toll free at (866) 556-5529 or visit my South Florida personal injury website at www.mauslawfirm.com.

For more information about a South Florida personal injury, contact Florida premises liability lawyer, Joseph M. Maus at 1-866-556-5529, visit his website at www.mauslawfirm.com, or email him today.


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The following is an expert answer given by Florida Slip And Fall Injury Lawyer, Joseph M. Maus, and taken from AllExperts.com, a free Q & A service on the internet:

Question: I recently fell in the parking lot of a post office by stepping on a cracked area in the pavement. I fell face forward. I did not hit my head. Both of my hands (my left hand more so) were hurting and both my knees. My pinky finger on my left hand was torn and bleeding. A witness to the accident notified the manager of the post office who took down my info and the witness info. I went to the emergency room and was told to follow up with my PCP . I called my PCP for a follow up visit the next day because now I am also experiencing neck and back pain along with a burning sensation in my lower back. My PCP refused treatment stating she does not do personal injuries. I called a Medical Facility and was basically told the same thing with an exception that if I was not going to file a claim then they would see me. In the mean time, I was mailed a claims form from the post office. My questions are: (1) Why am I refused medical treatment because I fell?  (2) Should I involve an attorney? (3) What are my chances the post office would at least pay part of my medical bills? Any information would be greatly appreciated. My main concern is getting further treatment for my injury. What do I need to do in order to get further treatment? I am being treated as an out cast. I am in pain and no one wants to see me. I’m not sure if I asked all the questions I need to. Please give me all the information you can. I have never been in a predicament such as this. I sincerely thank you in advance for your help!!! Answer: I can try to provide you with some helpful information about your fall, but please consult with an attorney in your area to determine whether you have a valid claim.  Your email does not indicate where you live.  I am a Florida slip and fall injury attorney specializing in serious accidents such as car accident, trip and falls, and work accidents.  Laws vary from state to state so the law in your area may be different that in Florida. What happened to you is a fairly common occurrence – tripping over uneven pavement.  I currently represent several people that have similar claims, either in a parking lot or on a sidewalk.  There are several laws that may apply to your claim.  Because you fell in the post office parking lot, your claim may be affected by federal claims laws, county and city municipal codes, and existing state laws on trip and fall accidents. Keep in mind that in Florida, a person or company is not automatically responsible for your injuries and medical bills just because you tripped and fell on on their property.  A property owner in Florida owes two duties to persons legally on the property – 1. to maintain the property in a reasonably safe condition, and 2. to warn people of dangerous conditions that are not obvious or apparent.  The Post Office, or the person or entity that owns the property may be responsible to you for your injuries and medical bills if the condition that caused you to fall was one that they knew about, or existed for a long enough period of time that they should have known about it.  Uneven pavement is a condition that usually occurs over time, either due to erosion or tree roots growing nearby, so it is most likely that the Post Office knew about this dangerous condition. One possible reason you were told by your PCP that he does not treat “personal injuries” is that he does not want to get involved in your claim. The good news is that he is a minority, and there are always plenty of quality doctors that will get involved and provide you treatment. The best advice I can give you is to speak with an attorney specializing in trip and fall injury accidents in your area to see whether you should pursue a claim.  An experienced trip and fall lawyer is going to know the laws in your area and how best to proceed.  Most slip and fall lawyers handle cases on a contingent basis which means if the lawyer does not recover any money for your claim, there is no charge for costs or attorney’s fees.  Most Florida slip and fall injury lawyers will also offer a free, no-obligation consultation, so you have nothing to lose by meeting to discuss your claim. An experienced accident injury lawyer will also know how to assist you in getting, and paying for, medical care.  You can use your health insurance if you have it, the insurance company for the property owner may have medicalpayments coverage which would pay for some of your bills, or the lawyer may be able to arrange for your medical care to be reimbursed out of the proceeds of any settlement you receive. It is best to explore making a claim soon after the accident occurred.  In Florida, you have four years from the date of the accident to bring a claim.However, you don’t want to wait that long as witnesses disappear and their memories fade, employee witnesses move on to different jobs, and evidence can be lost.  Your attorney will also want to get pictures of the area where you fell before any repairs are made to it. For more information about a Florida slip and fall injury, contact Florida premises liability lawyer, Joseph M. Maus at 1-866-556-5529, visit his website at www.jmmlaywers.com, or email him today.


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In the United States tort law, a slip and fall is a case or claim based on a person slipping or falling due to the negligence of a property owner. The fall may be caused by spilled liquid on the floor, ice or snow, a change in the texture or level of the flooring, poor lighting, a gap or hole on the ground, among others. If you injured yourself on someone’s property, you may find yourself needing the help of lawyers to claim damages. Likewise, if somebody was hurt while inside your property, you might find yourself facing charges for a slip and fall case. Either way, the legal counsel of a qualified Los Angeles lawyer would prove to be invaluable in both instances.To understand slip and fall cases, it is essential that you first know how liability is determined. Determining Liability in Slip and Fall CasesTo be legally liable for a slip and fall case, at least one of these conditions must be met:•    The spill, tear, damage, or change in the surface of the floor should have been caused by the owner of the establishment, or one of its employees.•    The owner or employees knew about the damage or spill in the premises but did not do anything to fix it.•    Even if the owner or employees claim to not know about the spill or damage in the premises. It can be assumed that they should have known about it because a “reasonable” person taking care of the property would have discovered the damage and repaired it. Liability in the third item is mostly determined through common sense. It is usually decided by checking if the efforts of the property owner to make the area safe were already reasonable and sufficient. Slip and fall incidents are potentially dangerous. You can sustain major injuries from a bad fall, some even requiring extensive physical therapy to recover from. Keep in mind, though, that some holes on the ground are necessary, like holes used for a drainage system. If you have been injured due to a slip and fall incident, these questions might help you determine if your slip and fall claim are reasonable:•    Inspect the place where you fell to determine if the spill or damage on the floor had been there long enough for the property owner to know about it.•    If you fell because you tripped on an object on the floor, was there a good and legitimate reason for the object to be there?•    Could the object, which you tripped on, be placed in a better location where it would not cause any injury to passersby? •    Could early warning devices or barriers have been placed on the floor to help warn passersby?•    Do you have proof that the owner of the premises regularly checks the place? Check if he/she has a maintenance system in place. However, you must also consider if your own carelessness contributed more to your slip and fall incident more than the negligence of the owner. Ask yourself a few things to determine this:•    Were you distracted by something else when you slipped and fell?•    Was the object on the floor, or whatever caused your fall, something that a reasonably careful person would have noticed?•    Did you overlook any warning signs that the area is potentially dangerous?•    Did you have a good reason for being in the spot where you fell?If you have been involved in a slip and fall incident, the best way is to seek the legal advice of a lawyer before you coordinate with your insurance company. Many Los Angeles lawyers specialize in slip and fall cases. For immediate assistance on your personal injury claims, log on to our website and seek help from our team of expert Los Angeles slip and fall lawyers.


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The following is an expert answer given by Florida Slip And Fall Lawyer, Joseph M. Maus, and taken from AllExperts.com, a free Q & A service on the internet:

Question: I fell on ice in my condo parking lot a few weeks ago. The condo association cleared the parking lot of snow and shoveled most sidewalks but they did not shovel the sidewalk in front of our cars, so my only access to my car was on the blacktop.  I slipped on black ice and fractured my arm and am currently in a sling for four weeks. I can not drive to work. I have had to pay for transportation. I am also the caregiver for my son’s two children every other weekend and can not lift my grandson.  I was told that if it heals properly within four weeks I will then go to physical therapy.  I called the maintenance association and told them to please come back out and shovel the sidewalk so we could access cars and they never did.  Do I have a legal right to sue them for negligence, physical harm, pain and suffering etc? Answer: The answer to your questions depends on the law in your state for slip and fall accidents, and particularly how your state courts treat slip and falls on ice.  I am a Florida attorney specializing in car accidents claims, slip and falls claims, and workers compensation accidents.  Laws vary from state to state so what happens in a Florida slip and fall case may not be the case in your state. The best advice I can give you is to speak with an attorney that specializes in premises liability claims, i.e. slip and falls.  He can advise you what the law is in your state for slip and fall accidents which occur on ice. Generally, a landowner owes two duties to persons lawfully on the property – maintain the property in a reasonably safe condition, and to warn persons on the property of dangerous conditions that the person may not be able to appreciate themselves.  Based upon your email, the maintenance association knew about this dangerous situation because you called them and advised them of it.  It has probably happened repeatedly in this parking lot.  However, they failed to correct the danger, or provide some other safe route to your car, which should allow you to pursue a claim against them. You should contact an attorney in your area soon that specializes in premises liability claims.  Slip and fall accidents are somewhat of a specialty to handle them successfully. There are many steps your attorney should take now, i.e. notify the insurance companies for the maintenance association, find out what types of coverage are available, and if there are any other entities that may be responsible, i.e. maybe your maintenance association called another company to come clear the sidewalk, and the other company never responded.  Your attorney should also obtain photographs of the area where the accident occurred, particularly if you can get photos of the area with the black ice on it as it was on the day of your accident. Most attorneys specializing in premises liability claims handle the claims on a contingent basis,i.e. their attorneys fee is a percentage of any money they recover for you, and offer a free, no-obligation consultation to discuss whether you have a viable case.  You usually do not have to pay anything up front, and if there is no recovery, you do not owe anything. So, you have nothing to lose by at least speaking with an accident lawyer. Just by my own experience in Florida slip and fall claims, if I don’t think a person has a viable case, I will tell them right up front.  There is no point in creating false expectations and wasting your time and the attorney’s time.

For more information about a Florida slip and fall case, contact Florida premises liability lawyer, Joseph M. Maus at 1-866-556-5529, visit his website at www.jmmlaywers.com, or email him today.


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Thousands of people are injured every year in slip and fall accidents when they slip or trip on a flight of poorly lit stairs, a slippery floor or a cracked sidewalk. Slip and fall accidents result in various types of injuries ranging from scrapes and bruises to traumatic brain injuries and death.

Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents

A slip and fall accident can happen to anyone, anywhere. It can happen on public property, private property, indoors or outdoors. Some causes of slip and fall accidents include:

Slip and fall accident injuries can range from bumps and bruises to broken bones, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries and paralysis, some that require life-long medical care and even injuries that result in death.

Fall-related injuries are a major concern for senior citizens. Over 16,000 older adults die each year from fall-related injuries. Almost 2,000,000 older adults are treated in emergency rooms each year for fall-related injuries and 1,000,000 of them have to be admitted to hospitals.

If you slip and fall and are injured on another’s property due to a dangerous condition existing, that property owner may be liable for your injuries. If you are a property owner, and a person is injured on your property, you may find yourself legally liable for that person’s injuries. The expertise of an Oklahoma slip and fall attorney will assist you in either case.

Who is Legally Responsible for a Slip and Fall Accident?

To be legally responsible for a slip and fall accident the owner of the property must be guilty of one of the following:

Must have caused the condition of the surface that caused the slip and fall accident

Must have known about the condition of the surface and did nothing to correct or repair it

Should have known about the condition of the surface and did nothing to correct or repair it


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there was a incident where someone slid due to something being spilled on the floor (at the store). when the person fell he slid and made someone else trip.

would it best for them to go through the same attorney due one tripping over the other?

Richard Dickey Scruggs and other Billionare now facing jail for law suit abuse and Fleecing clients? or did they forget to cut in the proper politicians

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