The Slippery Slope of Slip and Fall Injuries

Slips, falls and trips are one of the most common accidents that can lead to personal injury, second only to automobile accidents. "Slip and fall" is a term personal injury attorneys use to refer to an incident in which a dangerous condition on another person's property causes a person to trip, fall or slip and be injured.

Slip and fall accidents are caused by conditions such as smooth or slippery floors, liquid or objects on floors, surfaces that are loose or irregular, unsafe stairways, blocked aisles, hidden steps or improper lighting.

If you're not expecting to fall and aren't prepared for it - and who is? - it's one of the most helpless feelings in the world, knowing there's nothing you can do to stop it and that you could get seriously hurt. Injuries can range from a relatively minor (though painful) ligament sprain or muscle strain; to fractures to the wrist, hip, arms or legs; back injuries; or in serious cases, head injuries or brain injury.

Often, slip and fall cases need a smart approach to gathering and preparing evidence to prove negligence. The sooner the case can be investigated, the better the chance of collecting all the evidence before time fades memories and physical evidence disappears. Also, if you need to file a lawsuit, there are strict time limits and paperwork requirements you need to follow to protect your rights.

If you're involved in a slip and fall accident and you think the cause of your injury was an unsafe condition, give us a call at The Law Offices of Dianne Sawaya. You could have a valid case, and if you do, it's best to have our experienced personal injury attorneys working for you. It's a good idea to seek legal advice, and a meeting to discuss your situation won't cost anything.