Slip and Fall Accidents

Slips and falls are among the most common accidents that a Cape Cod personal injury lawyer should be contacted immediately. Slip and fall is often the subject of litigation in courts throughout Massachusetts and nationwide. As the name implies, these accidents happen when a person slips – or trips, slides, skids, or stumbles – and falls to the ground. While slip and fall accidents are relatively common, they can result in serious injury, extended hospital stays, and missed work. According to the National Floor Safety Institute, falls are the leading cause of hospital emergency room visits, accounting for roughly 8 million visits to the E.R. each year.

Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents

The incidents regularly occur when a person or business responsible for maintaining a floor, street, or other surface either neglects to do so or fails to warn visitors of any dangerous conditions that may be present. A personal injury lawyer Plymouth MA understands that sometimes a slip-and-fall accident is just that: an accident. But when that accident results from defective design or poor maintenance, the person or organization responsible for the dangerous condition causing the fall can be held accountable for injuries under a legal theory called “premises liability.” With this in mind, contacting a personal injury lawyer Cape Cod is crucial to ensure respected parties are held accountable. Generally, a property owner is responsible for keeping the premises, including floors and sidewalks, safe and warning visitors (guests, customers, employees, etc.) of any hazards the owner knows or should be aware of with regular diligence.

Among other causes, slip and fall accidents often arise under one or more of these circumstances:

  • Liquids can leak onto a floor, causing a dangerous, unexpected hazard in stores and restaurants.
  • Debris left in aisles or on sidewalks, hangers left on floors, and trash strewn at a worksite pose a danger to visitors and employees.
  • A defective design, such as a ramp with a sharp, unmarked drop or uneven stairs or walkways, can cause a dangerous fall.
  • Negligent maintenance can result in a slippery surface, broken stair rail, and other hazardous situations.
  • A contractor’s failure to plow snow as required, or a building owner’s neglect in maintaining gutters, may also cause a fall.
  • A property owner’s failure to properly clear their property of snow and ice or inability to use sand or salt to help reduce the risk of falls may result in an injury.

Contacting a personal injury lawyer Plymouth, MA, who has the skills, experience, and ability to help clients injured in slip and fall and other accidents obtain financial recovery from any responsible parties is crucial. We thoroughly review medical documents, witness statements, and other evidence to understand the full extent of the injuries and establish a connection between those injuries and the accident. Our attorneys have represented clients in various personal injury matters since 1994. With help from a Cape Cod personal injury lawyer, our clients focus on healing after an accident with the peace of mind of knowing that we are working diligently to protect their rights and maximize the compensation to which they are entitled.

Contact a Cape Cod Personal Injury Lawyer From The Law Offices of John C. Manoog III

If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident, contact the Massachusetts personal injury attorneys at the Law Offices of John C. Manoog III. Our personal injury lawyer Cape Cod team is available to discuss your case in a free initial consultation, and we offer flexible evening, weekend, and offsite hours. We provide legal services to various local communities, including Bourne, Martha’s Vineyard, and Wellfleet. Call a personal injury lawyer Plymouth, MA, at (888) 262-6664 or contact us online. Nós Falamos Português.


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