What is considered a slip and fall accident for filing a personal injury claim?
Slip and fall or trip and fall are the generic terms for injuries that occur as a result of dangerous or hazardous conditions on someone else’s property. Here are some common causes of slip and fall accidents; Water, Ice or Snow which was not naturally accumulated Flooring Level Poor Lighting Lack of Handrail where required Hidden Hazard such as a gap Ripped or torn carpeting Highly polished floors Who is responsible for a slip and fall case? Property owners are responsible for injuries that occur as a result of dangerous conditions on their property, which the owner created, knew about or should have known about. The hazard may be obvious (such as a broken stair) or hidden (like a hole under the carpet). In general, an owner will be considered to have knowledge of a dangerous or hazardous condition if it is permanent. In case of temporary conditions, the length of time that the condition existed before the accident occurred has legal significance. For example, the discoloration of a p
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