Massachusetts Slip and Fall Accident Lawyers
Slip and Fall Accident Causes
In the blink of an eye, a slip and fall injury can adversely affect a person's life, causing them severe pain and suffering, as well as extensive medical care, treatment, and rehabilitation. The frightening thing about trip and fall accidents is that they can happen anywhere - at an office, construction site, grocery store, gas station, apartment stairwell, storefront sidewalk, museum steps, and along many other public and private properties or premises. While some people are clumsier than others, the majority of accidents aren't caused by clumsiness on the part of the person who is injured. To the contrary, negligence and oversight on the part of individuals or entities in charge of maintaining and managing a premises are often to blame for dangerous conditions that cause a fall to take place.
At the Kiley Law Group, our Massachusetts slip and fall lawyers are committed to protecting the rights of our clients to ensure that full and just compensation is obtained for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages. Tom Kiley, the Million Dollar Man, and his legal team have a successful track record and know how to most effectively utilize legal resources and apply years of experience to a wide range of personal injury cases.
Why Do Slip and Falls Happen?
Slip and falls are preventable incidents. It is the responsibility of all property owners and those in charge of maintaining the condition of a premises to ensure that any hazards are fixed or repaired within a timely manner. However, when a property owner or manager fails to uphold their duty of making sure a property is safe, the following conditions can cause a person to slip due to limited friction or traction between a person's footwear and the surface they are walking upon:
- Wet floors or surfaces
- Oily floors or surfaces
- Snowy or icy sidewalks
- Loose rugs or mats
- Flooring or other surfaces lacking the same degree of traction in other areas
- Spills on a walking surface
How Do Trip and Falls Occur?
Similar to slip and fall accidents, trip and fall accidents occur far too often on a premises due to the failure to properly maintain an area. The following conditions can cause an individual to trip due to their foot hitting an object and causing them to lose balance, and ultimately fall:
- Uneven steps or thresholds along walking surfaces
- Cables that are left uncovered
- Poor or nonexistent lighting
- Clutter blocking walkways
- Obstructed views
- Carpet that is wrinkled or floor tiles that are out of place
Slip and Fall Accident Prevention
Ultimately, slip and fall accidents, as well as trip and fall accidents, can be prevented if the hazards of falling are eliminated or minimized by property owners and others in charge of maintaining a premises. By distinguishing common trouble areas and becoming more familiar with how fall accidents happen, individuals can better understand how to avoid such incidents and prevent injury.
Compassionate and Effective Legal Counsel
When dealing with the aftermath of a fall accident, it can be overwhelming to deal with mounting medical bills, physical pain, and having to take time off of work to recover. However, with a highly skilled lawyer on your side, you can rest assured that your rights will be protected and a strong case will be built on your behalf. To help prove your case, it is crucial to take pictures after an accident since conditions are often altered. It is also important to get witness names and contact information.
The slip and fall attorneys in Boston at the Kiley Law Group have years of experience obtaining successful case results for those injured in slip and fall and trip and fall accidents, as well as various other personal injury accidents. For more information about how we can help you obtain the compensation you deserve from negligent parties, call us at (888) 208-1695 for a free legal consultation.
