Slip and Fall Personal Injury Cases

There is no limit on what you can recover if you are injured away from home!

If you are injured because of a negligent condition on the property or business of another party, there is no limit on what you can recover for your injuries. You may be entitled to $1,000,000 or more for conditions such as closed head injuries, disfigurement, and permanent disabilities. Each year billions are paid to victims of personal injuries caused by the negligence of other individuals and businesses.

According to the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI), falls account for millions of visits to emergency rooms each year. Falls are the second leading cause of death for senior citizens that are over age 65 to age 85 and are the cause of 87% of fractures among people that are 65 and older. Moreover, half of elderly adults over age 65, that are hospitalized for hip fractures cannot return home or live independently after the fracture.

If you have suffered an injured on the premises of another person or business, you may be entitled to recover substantial monetary damages for your pain, suffering and economic losses. Injuries that occur on the property of another party are classified under the umbrella of “slip and fall” cases. Slip and fall cases can also include any injuries caused by any negligent condition on the property of another party, including violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act, or construction code violations.

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You May Be Entitled to Substantial Damages for Slip and Fall Injuries

If you are legally upon the premises or property of another person or business, you are entitled to a degree of safety from defective or hazardous conditions that could harm you or your child. Senior citizens and individuals with disabilities are also entitled to be free from obstacles or conditions that could cause a personal injury. Injuries can occur at any place of business or residence of another party including:

• Grocery stores
• Apartment and condo complexes
• Gas stations
• Gyms, fitness studios, health clubs
• Car dealerships
• Casinos
• Convenience stores
• Pharmacies
• Department stores
• Any retail establishments
• Bars, Clubs, and Restaurants
• Medical facilities
• Office buildings
• Property associated with a residence, condo or apartment complex

Contact our team of personal injury attorneys if you sustain an injury while using the entrance way, stairway, walkway, aisle way, waiting area, restroom, or elevator at a place of business or residence. Let us evaluate your case to determine if the other party is liable for your injuries and losses.

Ice and snow are only a few reasons that can cause a slip and fall

We all know how easy it is to take a bad fall on a slippery surface that has been neglected due to the accumulation of ice, snow and rain. However, slip, fall, and premises liability cases include many scenarios or conditions that can be hazardous to patrons such as:

• Slippery surfaces due to water, ice, snow, recent waxing, recent mopping, or foreign substance (fruit, vegetables, broken containers, oil, debris).
• Violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Improperly maintained restroom areas of establishments.
• Areas that have sharp edges which cause lacerations.
• Pothole, cracks, uneven surface in parking lots and walkways.
• Obstructions, tangled cords, and hanging objects that are in unexpected places.
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) violations.
• Defective flooring, surfaces, walkways, or concrete.
• Defective conditions in parking lots and building entrance ways.
• Carpeting that is not maintained, bunched up, or slips under your feet.
• Improperly maintained handrails.
• Walkways and stairways that lack sufficient lighting.
• Building code violations may indicate negligence on the part of a landowner.
• Areas where the surface is unsafe because debris, oily substances, liquids that have leaked onto the surface where patrons are present.

People rarely fall on clean, dry surfaces. The slip factor of a surface is measured by a test known as “Coefficient of Friction” (COF). A COF for a given surface is an assigned number which describes how much force is needed to move an object on a certain surface. A COF of zero means that a person is more likely to fall, while a higher number (like 0.5) means that there's good traction.

Take Pictures, Obtain Video, and Get the Names of Witnesses

The property owner or landlord may alter or take remedial measures to change the condition that caused the slip and fall making it difficult to recreate the hazardous condition that caused your injuries. In addition, witnesses may be difficult or impossible to locate if too much time lapses after an incident. Therefore, it is essential that the evidence be preserved as soon as possible. This means taking pictures, obtaining surveillance videos, and securing witness statements and their identity.

Contact us immediately for assistance in preserving valuable evidence to support your claim for personal injuries. (586) 500-5000

Open and Obvious Conditions

You may file a case against a property owner, homeowner, or business if you suffer an injury because of a dangerous condition caused by the neglect of the property owner or establishment. Failure to maintain property and failure to abide by building can constitute negligence. The open and obvious doctrine was OVERTURNED in Michigan pursuant to the cases of Pinsky v Kroger Co of Michigan and Kandil-Elsayed vs. F & F Oil, Inc. Prior to this legal development, a person was not able to claim damages for a slip and fall incident if the condition that caused the slip and fall was open and obvious. This made it almost impossible to claim damages for injuries caused by noticeable conditions that were visible to the naked eye. Now, you are not precluded from making a claim and getting PAID just because the condition is open and obvious or in plain view.

Senior Citizens, Handicapped or Disabled: We Will Protect your Rights.

The American with Disabilities Act, OSHA standards, along with building codes, are in place to protect everyone, including employees at the workplace, senior citizens, and those with special needs or mobility limitations. An uneven surface can be like a cliff to an individual with a disability. If you have been injured on the property of another because of the negligence of the owner, you are entitled to file a claim for all pain, suffering and financial losses. Furthermore, a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act, OSHA violation, or failure to comply with building codes may invoke an automatic finding of negligence making it almost impossible for the owner of property to deny or defend the case.

Common Slip and Fall Injuries

An injury or death is a possible outcome for someone suffering a personal injury on the property of another party or business. The following are common slip and fall related injuries that may entitle you to receive substantial compensation:

Our Lawyers will Protect Your Rights to Get You Everything that YOU DESERVE!!

If you suffer a slip and fall in Macomb County, our legal team will file a lawsuit against the responsible party to get you everything that you deserve. We will employ expert witnesses whenever necessary to provide support regarding complex hazardous conditions or testimony regarding medical issues.

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