A slip and fall injury, also sometimes called a trip-and-fall, occurs when an individual falls and injures himself or herself on someone else’s property. In a slip and fall injury case, the property owner must be proven negligent. In other words, the property owner failed to keep the property safe of hazards. The types of hazards that can cause a slip and fall injury include snow, ice, and standing water, poor upkeep, improperly installed flooring, bad lighting, damaged flooring or stairs, and even freshly cleaned floors without “wet floor” signs. A slip and fall injury is not to be taken lightly; whether it occurs on a staircase or even a simple hallway, such an injury can lead to medical bills, lost wages, and physical impairment. Slip and fall lawyer can help you recover compensation for Slip and Fall Injury Compensation Claim.

    The average Slip and Fall Injury Compensation Claim is $4,000. The average cost to defend against a slip and fall lawsuit is $50,000. Slips and falls account for over 1 million emergency room visits each year. In 2001, more than 11,600 people ages 65 and older died from fall-related injuries. More than 60% of people who die from falls are 75 and older. Of those who fall, 20% to 30% suffer moderate to severe injuries such as hip fractures or head traumas that reduce mobility and independence, and increase the risk of premature death. Falls are a leading cause of traumatic brain injuries. Approximately 3% to 5% of older adult falls cause fractures. Based on the 2000 census, this translates to 360,000 to 480,000 fall-related fractures each year. The most common fractures are of the vertebrae, hip, forearm, leg, ankle, pelvis, upper arm, and hand.

    A Slip and Fall Injury Compensation Claim is a type of personal injury lawsuit filed by an individual plaintiff who has been injured by a slip and fall, usually on the defendant's property. Examples of very common slip and fall plaintiffs lawsuits include the grocery store patron who slips on a spill or a piece of food laying on the floor, and falls, causing injury to himself; and a hotel guest who slips in the shower and injures her back in the process.

    The plaintiff in Slip and Fall Injury Compensation Claim must usually show that the owner of the property had notice or knowledge of the condition, and failed to clean it up and rectify it within a reasonable amount of time. If the plaintiff slipped on a grape that had been lying on the floor for two hours, and the manager of the store had walked past it and inspected it five times before asking someone to clean it up, liability is likely.

    If you feel you are the victim of a negligent action of another causing you to slip and fall, contact a personal injury trial lawyers to help you obtain the Slip and Fall Injury Compensation Claim you deserve. Contact us today to discuss your Slip and Fall Injury Compensation Claim.