If you or a loved one has sustained slip and fall injuries due to someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation. Property owners or managers have the responsibility to ensure that people are safe while on their premises.
They should ensure that their property is well maintained, secure and free from any hazards. A Bridgeport slip and fall lawyer at Injured CT has the experience to get you the compensation you deserve.
Our Bridgeport personal injury lawyers at Injured CT have knowledge and experience in these cases and can help you learn about your rights and obligation as a plaintiff.
Give us a call now if you have any questions about slip and fall cases, and we promise to gladly help.
What Are the Most Common Slip and Fall Accidents?
Over a million people go to the ER every year because of slip and fall accidents. These victims sustain different degrees of injuries, including bumps, bruises, broken bones, to fatal concussions.
In truth, the vast majority of these slip and fall accidents are preventable. Here’s a list of common incidents that show just how easy it would be to prevent them:
Uneven Surfaces: Structural defects and improper maintenance are common occurrences in commercial, domestic, and public places. They include:
- Loose floorboards
- Loose mats
- Parking lot potholes
- Cluttered floors
- Recently waxed or mopped floors
- Defective sidewalks
- Poorly constructed staircases
- Torn carpeting
- Moisture collection
Weather Conditions: It’s impossible to control the weather, but conditions such as snow or ice that doesn’t get shoveled away or salted can cause accidents. Besides, gutters, storm drains, or anti-slip devices should be properly installed to prevent hazardous conditions during heavy rainfall or snowfall.
Poor Care And Maintenance: Good housekeeping and regular maintenance are essential to ensure surfaces are safe and free from issues such as:
- Unlit walkways or hallways
- Broken staircases or missing handrails
- Malfunctioning escalators
- Wet/slick floors, walkways or staircases,
- Hazardous debris such as tree branches or spillage that doesn’t get cleaned up
- A failure to put signs or restrict areas when unsafe conditions like any of the above exist
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How Can a Bridgeport Slip and Fall Lawyer Help Me With My Case?
You might be wondering why it would be best for you to hire our Bridgeport slip and fall lawyer after a slip and fall incident. For starters, we understand that these accidents can cause a wide range of injuries such as sprains, bruises, fractures, and traumatic brain injuries.
You may be unable to go on with your life as usual or even go to work for a certain period. You, therefore, deserve a fair settlement for everything the faulty party caused you.
Having dealt with so many cases like yours, we know exactly what you’re going through. We can clearly explain your suffering, pain, financial struggles as well as your rights. We’ll explain these to a jury and ensure that you get the compensation you are entitled to.
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What Steps Can Be Taken to Help a Slip and Fall Case?
Take Pictures
Take as many pictures as you can of your injuries and where you fell to help demonstrate the condition that caused the accident. If you can’t be able to do so yourself, you can ask a witness or anyone near for help.
The pictures should be taken soonest (the same day) and should clearly show the hazardous nature of the sidewalk/ parking lot/ driveway/staircase/floor.
Seek Immediate Medical Attention
If you slip and fall on someone else property, you need to be your best advocate. Seek immediate medical attention to help assess your injuries. Explain to the doctor how the accident happened so everything can be documented on your medical record when the incident is still fresh in your mind.
Gather Witness Information
Ask people who witnessed you fall to give you their contact information, names and ask if they are willing to make a statement. Their testimonies come in handy in proving your claim.
Find the Property Owner or Manager
Try to talk to the person who owns or runs the property to know who’s responsible for maintaining the property. Is it privately owned or owned by the city or municipality? Is it a rental property or a commercial entity?
Keep Any Damaged Clothing/Objects
Having broken items such as a phone, iPod, glasses can help prove the severity of the fall. Also, keep your boots or shoes to show that you had the appropriate footwear for the weather condition or help prove they weren’t the cause of your fall.
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How Is Liability Determined in a Bridgeport Slip and Fall Case?
A Bridgeport slip and fall lawyer can help you conduct a proper liability investigation, which will help prove your case and show the negligence part of your defendant. We’ll help you handle all questions and the defense that’s thrown your way. We can deal with issues that determine liability in slip and fall cases such as:
- You had a good reason to be on the property when the incident occurred
- A person of reasonable caution would have slipped and fell, if they were in the same situation, so you were not carefree or inattentive
- The property owner didn’t put a sign, or if it was there, it’s wasn’t well displayed
- We can also argue on the issue of whether or not you were using your phone or engaging in any activity that could have contributed to the incident.
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How Can a Slip and Fall Accident be Proved?
On your defendant’s side, their liability is determined by the fact that they were aware of the hazardous condition or should have reasonably known of its existence as the property owner. They should also notify people of the dangerous condition with a sign or poster that’s well displayed.
Are There Any Time Limits for Filing a Slip and Fall Lawsuit?
All personal injury cases in Bridgeport, CT, including slip and fall, are subject to a 2-year statute of limitation. This period begins the day you sustain the injuries.
Slip and Fall Accident- We Can Help!
The lawyers at Injured CT in Bridgeport, CT, have helped thousands of clients who were injured in slip and fall accidents. We have the knowledge and expertise to help navigate the legal landscape, figure out how to build a strong case, and get you a fair settlement that you deserve.
For more info, visit us today to discuss your case. And if you can’t come to us because you’re hospitalized or recovering at home, we’ll visit wherever you are and offer you a free initial consultation.
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