Slip & Fall Injury
Injured in a Slip & Fall?
A sudden fall can result in serious injuries, medical expenses, missed work, and uncertainty about what to do next. Barreto Law Firm helps injured people understand their legal options and pursue the compensation they may be entitled to.
Dangerous Conditions Can Lead to Serious Injuries
The condition of the area where a fall occurred may be important when determining what happened and whether another party may have contributed to the accident.
Wet & Slippery Floors
Spills, leaks, recently cleaned floors, or other slippery conditions can create dangerous walking surfaces.
Stairs & Steps
Poor lighting, damaged steps, missing handrails, or other conditions may increase the risk of a serious fall.
Cracked Walkways
Uneven pavement, broken surfaces, potholes, and other walkway hazards can contribute to trips and falls.
A Slip & Fall Can Cause More Than a Moment of Pain
A fall can affect your health, work, finances, and everyday life. Some injuries may require emergency treatment, rehabilitation, follow-up care, or time away from work.
If another party's negligence contributed to the condition that caused your fall, understanding the circumstances and preserving important evidence can be important.
Falls in stores and commercial locations
Falls on stairs, walkways, or other surfaces
Wet, slippery, damaged, or poorly maintained areas
Injuries requiring medical treatment or rehabilitation
When a Fall Changes Your Day
Slip and fall accidents can happen in many different public and commercial settings. The circumstances of the location may help determine what evidence should be reviewed.
Grocery stores and retail businesses
Restaurants and commercial buildings
Apartment complexes and shared areas
Parking lots, sidewalks, and entrances
Public spaces and other locations
Injured in a Store or Commercial Location?
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If you are able, seek appropriate medical attention, report the incident when appropriate, document the area, preserve available information, and keep your medical and incident records.
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When appropriate, reporting the incident to the store, manager, property owner, or another responsible party can help create a record of what happened.
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Photographs of the area, witness information, incident reports, medical records, bills, communications, and other documentation related to the accident may be useful.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Slip and fall accidents can result in fractures, joint injuries, mobility problems, head injuries, soft-tissue injuries, and other conditions that may require medical care.
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Depending on the circumstances, you may wish to obtain legal guidance before making important statements or decisions about an injury claim.
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You can schedule a consultation through the firm's free consultation page, contact the firm online, or call 862-418-3389.
Injured in a Slip & Fall? Know Your Options.
Contact Barreto Law Firm to discuss your situation and learn more about the next steps that may be available to you.