Premises Safety / Slip & Fall Accidents

It could be a loose stair tread, a frayed rug, or an un-shoveled or untreated sidewalk after a New England ice and snow storm. The conditions that can trip us -- if neglected -- are all around. All it takes is an un-spotted defect and a little gravity, and down we go.

Generally speaking, a landowner owes a duty to  a "guest" to keep premises reasonably free from defective or dangerous conditions of which the landowner has reasonable notice. The same duty to guests applies to persons who rent or lease and control premises. Failure to inspect or maintain property is a frequent cause of accidents.

Some falls are harder than others. Some defects are more obvious than others. Proving liability in premises safety cases can be quite difficult, involving not only personal memory but expert witnesses such as engineers, architects, accident reconstruction specialists, economists and meteorologists.

If successful, a slip and fall case can provide compensation for losses such as

• Pain and suffering
• Lost wages, salary, business profits or other income, including future losses
• Loss of companionship or consortium of spouses, parents or children
• Medical expenses including physical therapy and prosthetic devices

If a slip or fall has injured you or a member of your family, you should get in touch with a lawyer to begin preserving and collecting the evidence you will need to win your case.

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