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Slip And Fall Accident

A slip and fall accident occurs when a person loses his or her balance and falls to the ground. Common causes of slip and fall accidents include uneven surfaces, slippery surfaces and poor lighting. Anyone can be seriously injured in a slip and fall accident but such accidents are usually most dangerous for elderly people. A slip and fall accident can happen from an elevated surface or on level ground. A victim of a slip and fall accident should seek the advice of a personal injury attorney before agreeing to any potential settlement offers.

Fast Facts

Each year about 1 million people suffer from slip and fall accidents in the United States.
Approximately 19,500 people die from slip and fall accidents each year in the United States.

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Slip and Fall Accident Stats

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over one million Americans suffer a slip, t...
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Recovering Damages from a Slip and Fall Accident

If a slip and fall case is successful, either because both parties have agreed a settlement out of court or th...
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Slippery Floor Injuries and Liability

Slip and fall accidents result in countless injuries, and sometimes death each year throughout the United Stat...
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What Does Notice Mean in a Slip and Fall Case?

Black's Legal Dictionary defines premises liability as follows, “premises liability is a landowner's or landho...
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Slip and Fall Accidents: The Essentials

In the United States, slip and fall accidents cause 2.2 million Americans to seek emergency room care annual...
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If a person has a slip and fall accident in my property, am I held liable for their injuries in New York?

Question: Under New York law, when is liability imposed on a landowner for a slip and fall accident caused by ...
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I slip and fell in a grocery store two years ago and got injured. I just realized I could have filed a lawsuit. Is it too late?

Question: I slipped and fell in our local grocery store because the floor was really wet and they didn't put u...
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My mother had a slip and fall accident at a nursing home and ended up dying. Can I file a wrongful death lawsuit?

Question: My grandmother slipped and fell in the hall of her nursing home. The nursing home staff knew that ...
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My landlord has not fixed our unsafe shower and I slipped and injured my leg, can I file a lawsuit?

Question: I live in a rental home that has been having some issues with the water in the shower as it suddenly...
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I slipped and fell in a store, and fractured my pelvis. Should I sue the company for damages?

Question: I slipped and fell in a store, and fractured my pelvis. The floor was wet and there was no warning s...
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