Maybe it’s Saturday and you’re at the grocery store stocking up on items for the
coming week. Or you’re making your way through the parking lot and up the steps into
your favorite concert hall for a show. But while you’re at the grocery store, you
turn the corner and slip on a puddle of water in the frozen food aisle. And as you
climb the steps to make your way into the venue, you slip on a patch of ice and find
yourself falling backwards onto the cold pavement.
Unfortunately, these types of incidents are far too common. And while slip and fall
accidents mostly occur in the winter months due to snow and ice accumulation, they
can happen anytime and anywhere.
If you experienced a slip and fall accident, the
following factors are very important to keep in mind:
1. Property owner’s responsibility
Our experienced personal injury attorneys at
Goldman and Associates will be able to help you to determine to what extent the
property owner is at fault. Whose responsibility is it to manage and maintain the
property and keep it safe?
2. Knowledge of safety hazard(s)
Was the property owner aware of the safety hazard
that caused your slip and fall accident? If not, should they have known? These
questions along with expert testimony of preventative procedures and industry
practices and regulations will help to prove your case.
3. Existence of Safety Hazard
Was there actually a safety hazard or was the
dangerous condition a result of other factors such as weather, wear and tear, etc.
4. Result of injuries
Are your injuries a direct result of your slip and fall
accident? Was the safety hazard(s) the reason for your injuries? Whether you feel
your pain is minor or not, it is always best to seek immediate medical attention.
5. Documentation
Providing medical records, photos, and video can help to document
and prove your case.
At Goldman & Associates, our skilled attorneys will work with you to gather details
about your slip and fall accident to determine if you have a case. It is always our
goal to assist you as best as we can with your legal matter.