When a person is injured on another person's property, you may be entitled to an insurance contract or to file a personal injury claim. In the United States there are a series of slips and cases of slips and falls in public places that can result in a claim for premises liability on which it is important that you receive the help of an expert slip and fall attorney knowledgeable in the laws of your state.
If you find yourself involved in any accident of this type and consider it necessary to receive legal advice, you should immediately contact the Conexión Legal team by calling 1800 201 1220 or write to us through WhatsApp so that you can receive as soon as possible the best free legal advice, and in this way we can help you obtain the highest possible compensation from a slip and fall attorney.For the property owner to be responsible, an unsafe condition must have caused the incident, and this must be proven since it is not sufficient to slip or trip on another person's property to hold them liable.
Some examples of unsafe conditions are:
- Defective stairs
- Potholes
- Flower pots or other objects on the ground
- Wet floors
- Slippery floor
- Uneven pavement
- Falls on poorly maintained sidewalks
- Fall due to snow or ice
- Poorly hidden extension cords
- Large cracks in the floor
It is important to note that public places do not necessarily have to make their property completely safe, they are only required by law to make their property reasonably safe.
When suffering an injury from being a victim of slips and falls in public places, there are some types of evidence that can help you prove your claim. Mainly, there are six tips that will help you succeed with your claim and receive the maximum amount of compensation for your damages as long as you have the legal support of a slip and fall attorney contacted through Conexión Legal:
- Reports
Make sure to file a detailed report with the appropriate department to ensure that your injury is documented and related to the accident.
- Witness statements
Inspect the area to see if anyone else saw your accident and obtain their contact information.
- Photographic evidence
Take photographs of the accident scene, your injuries, and your clothing. It is especially important to obtain photographs of the accident site as soon as possible, since the company may take steps to correct the problem quickly by removing the area that caused the injury and thus simulate that there was no negligence on their part.
- Doctors and hospitals
Make sure to consult your primary care physician or emergency room doctor as soon as possible. To have the best chance of success with a slip and fall claim, it is important to provide the necessary medical evidence to support your claim. Lack of medical evidence can jeopardize your claim for injury compensation.
- Expenses
Keep a record of expenses you incur as a result of injuries caused by your accident. When filing a compensation claim for a slip and fall in public places, you can file a claim for loss of income and other expenses. If you have receipts for costs such as prescriptions, taxi and/or Uber fares, parking costs, care or any other expenses you have incurred, you can claim those expenses. In case you are unable to work due to your injuries and as a result do not receive your normal paycheck, you can also claim that money.
- Surveillance video
Your slip and fall attorney may need to request surveillance video showing how the accident occurred.The above is a list of important evidence that you can gather to help support your case, and with it you can demonstrate that your personal injuries were a consequence of another person's negligence. Approximately 60% of slips, trips and falls are due to uneven surfaces. It is very important that pedestrians injured on public sidewalks know that they only have six months to file a lawsuit before their statute of limitations expires.If you consider it necessary, you should contact the Conexión Legal team as soon as possible so that, in this way, you can receive the best free legal advice, and with it you can learn about other common accidents that cause personal injuries and thus we can help you obtain the highest possible compensation for your injuries from slips and falls in public places from a capable slip and fall attorney with the necessary experience with the laws of your state.
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