The term slip-and-fall is commonly used to describe personal injury lawsuits brought on behalf of people who sustain injuries after falling due to an unsafe condition left unattended by a store or restaurant. The term itself is inadequate to describe the true perils of slip-and-fall cases.
If you are injured in a fall at a store, restaurant, or on another person’s property that was caused by the other person’s failure to maintain safe premises then you may be entitled to compensation. Our Dallas personal injury attorneys at Bush & Bush Law Group are here to represent you if someone else’s negligence hurts you.
By choosing our expert attorneys at Bush & Bush to represent you in your case, you are choosing attorneys who understand the financial and emotional impact of your injuries, have years of experience litigating slip-and-fall cases, and come with a proven track record of excellence in litigation. What’s more, you do not have to pay us a dime until we win your case. Our attorneys offer consultations at no cost to our prospective clients, so there are no financial downsides or barriers to meeting with them to discuss your case. Call us today at (469) 977-7777.
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When you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence, choosing the right attorney is vital. Here’s why we’re the right choice:
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We leverage our experience and network of experts to build a strong case, aiming for the maximum compensation you deserve. We take the time to understand your story and goals, tailoring our approach to achieve the best possible outcome for you.
Common Injuries in Slip-And-Fall Cases
The most common injuries litigated in slip-and-fall cases include:
- broken bones, especially in the elderly or people who have osteoporosis;
- traumatic brain injuries, regardless of whether the person who fell hit their head on the ground or not;
- painful soft tissue injuries such as torn or strained muscles, ligaments, and tendons;
- sprained ankles or wrists caused by unusual, uneven steps during the fall or putting one’s arms out to cushion a fall;
- knee injuries including torn ACLs, torn MCLs, or a dislocated patella that may require knee reconstruction surgery;
- dislocated shoulders if the person lands on his or her shoulder;
- catastrophic spinal cord injuries in severe falls that permanently alter a person’s life; and
- other types of injuries that can result in chronic pain, negatively affect the injured person’s ability to work, or permanently alter the person’s level of mobility.
Fight for the compensation you deserve and contact a Bush & Bush Law Group Dallas brain injury attorney or Dallas spinal cord lawyer today.
According to data from the Center for Disease Control (the “CDC”):
- 37% of the people who fall report either requiring medical attention or being restricted in their activities for at least a day;
- falls are the most common cause of traumatic brain injuries (“TBI”); and
- 83% of deaths were caused by hip fractures and 88% of all hospitalizations for hip fractures were caused by falls.
Another report from the National Safety Council stated that falls are the second leading cause of unintentional injury-related deaths.
The context of the injuries people commonly suffer due to falls paints a clear picture that a slip-and-fall presents a very severe situation. This picture leaves little wonder as to why people injured in falls may be entitled to financial compensation.
Who is at Risk of Slip-And-Fall Accidents?
Older people have the highest risk of death or serious injury due to falling. The increased risk to older people can be partially attributed to the physical, sensory, and cognitive changes that are associated with aging. These changes can combine with unsafe environments to create disastrous results for older people with limited or diminished mobility, balance, or limited vision.
Children are another group at high risk of falling. Children face higher risks of falling as a result of their physical and mental development, innate curiosity about their surroundings, and increased levels of risk-taking that coincide with risk-taking behaviors.
How Can Landowners and Businesses Prevent People from Slip-And-Falls?
The injuries caused by falling can permanently alter someone’s life, but that does not have to be the case. A person may slip, trip, or fall for any number of reasons, but landowners and businesses can help prevent someone from falling for any reason by taking reasonable, simple steps to prevent falls.
Step 1: Use Good Housekeeping Practices
Landowners who employ good housekeeping practices not only keep their property clean: it prevent people from being injured in a slip-and-fall incident. To that end, landowners should:
- keep clutter away from the floor to prevent people from tripping;
- close drawers and cabinets when they are not in use;
- put boxes on appropriate shelves and out of the walkway; and
- store cables in protective covers.
Step 2: Maintain Adequate Lighting
Dark walkways diminish people’s eyesight, thereby increasing their risks of falling, and this is even more important in locations with stairs, ramps, or exits. Landowners should replace or repair malfunctioning lights or dead bulbs as soon as they know of the problem.
Step 3: Use Safety Signs to Warn People
Landowners should always alert their guests, customers, clients, or workers of potential hazards using an easily visible sign.
Step 4: Promptly Clean Up Spills and Sweep Up Clutter &
There will be occasions when someone spills their beverage or drops something. The wet spots on the floor or the debris in the walkway are hazards that must be abated as soon as the landowner becomes aware of them.
Step 5: Ensure the Floors, Parking Lot, and Sidewalk Are Properly Maintained
Landowners should always make sure to maintain even walking surfaces without dips, holes, damages, or other uneven areas. A few ways they can do that include:
- always patching holes or damage to the concrete sidewalks or parking lots as soon as possible to prevent tripping;
- placing safety mats and floor markings in particularly hazardous places; and
- making sure to promptly shovel the snow and remove slick ice patches from the parking lot or sidewalk.
Call Our Dallas Slip-And-Fall Attorneys at Bush & Bush for a Consultation About Your Legal Options After Your Fall
Property owners have a duty to take reasonable steps to eliminate or reduce unreasonable risks of harm to people who enter their property of which they are aware or should be aware. The steps listed above are simple, reasonable ways that landowners can help to protect people who enter their restaurants, stores, businesses, or property.
If you have been injured in a fall caused by someone’s failure to take these reasonable safety steps to prevent falls then you may be entitled to compensation. At Bush & Bush Law Group, our attorneys will work on your case while you recover, making sure to provide you full transparency about the status of any issues in your case. Contact us online or call (469) 977-7777 to get started on your case.