Every time someone falls and gets injured in a public space due to the negligence of a third party, this person has the right to sue for personal injuries with the help of a slip and fall attorney, since these places must have a person responsible for maintaining the facilities in optimal conditions. During this season, slips and falls due to wet floors, snow, or poor installations increase, especially due to the negligence of the property owner or person responsible for the place. If you have been a victim of this type of accident, you should contact the Conexión Legal team as soon as possible by calling 1800 201 1220 or writing to us via WhatsApp so that you can receive the best free legal advice, and in this way we can ensure you obtain the highest possible compensation thanks to the representation of a slip and fall attorney who is professional and expert in your state's laws.
Types of Accidents in Public Spaces
We have all experienced some type of fall in a public space at some point. Some cases are very frequent and occur continuously, especially during times when rain or snow is abundant and public roads or commercial establishments and businesses are affected by them.
When it comes to open public spaces such as the street, complaints are usually filed through the administrative process. The most common cases are stumbles caused by cracks, poor pavement, elevated sidewalks or poorly drained sewers, deteriorated railings, among other risks. Public administrations are obligated to ensure that public roads and urban fixtures are in perfect conditions to guarantee the safety of users. In case of an accident caused by a fall in a public space, the respective administration must on the one hand correct the cause of the fall (brick, crack, etc.) and on the other hand must compensate the injured party.But of course, it will always be necessary to meet a series of requirements that we will see later because this type of case is not easy to claim.
Enclosed Public Space
The most common example of an accident in an enclosed public space is a slip and fall due to a spill, constant rain or a puddle that was not reported correctly. But there are many other situations that occur frequently such as tripping on inadequate tiles, defective sidewalks or cracked escalators or turnstiles that do not function correctly, poorly lit areas or merchandise left behind in your aisle among other examples. Owners of public places and facilities are obligated to maintain them in good condition of maintenance, hygiene and cleanliness, watch over the safety of their occupants and report obstacles or dangers that could cause an accident.In order to make a claim for this type of fall in a public space, certain conditions must also be met and a series of measures must be taken when maintaining the damages necessary to ensure the success of the claim, as we will now learn.
How to File a Claim for Your Fall?
In this type of claim, it does not always apply, and as with any type of accident, fault or responsibility is the starting point. This means that if you are talking on the phone and fall due to lack of attention, it is your fault and therefore you will not be able to claim any compensation. Any type of incident that is attributable to you solely due to its fortuitous occurrence and your exclusive fault is your responsibility and therefore will not be subject to compensation.
Causation Between Accidents and Falls
In this type of claim, several conditions must be met in order to claim:
- There must be an error or omission caused by negligence on the part of the regulator of the open public space or the property owner. The owners of the public space are somehow closed without taking the necessary measures to prevent the risk of falls and accidents.
- If the damage has occurred, meaning that due to this fault or negligence you have suffered injuries or recoverable damages.
- Finally, there must be a causal link between the omission or negligence and the harmful result.
Once these conditions are met, responsibility can be claimed against the respective insurer with the help of a slip and fall attorney who will look after your personal injuries.
Also read How to Proceed in a Case of Slips in Public Places?The choice of your attorney is one of the aspects that can contribute to the final outcome of your case. For this reason, if you or a loved one need it, you should contact the Conexión Legal team as soon as possible so that we can provide you with the best free legal advice, and likewise, legal representation by a slip and fall attorney in case you suffer any type of personal injuries to obtain the best possible compensation.Follow the steps of the following form to schedule your free consultation appointment.
