Slip and fall accidents can be attributed to many things. The causes of a slip and fall injury are often a result of someone’s negligence. Negligence of a business owner, a home owner, a retail chain or any other source can cause serious injuries. Sacramento, personal injury attorneys, Aiken & Jacbosen have a combined 50 years of experience dealing with claims of this nature and want to help you recover any losses due to someone else’s negligence.
According to the National Safety Council, slip and fall accidents are one of top reasons for emergency room visits. Annually, one million people+ are injured in a slip and fall accident, out of those injured 17 thousand people will die due to the injuries they sustained. The average slip and fall injury cost approximately 28 thousand dollars for medical expenses with an additional 50 thousand dollars due to lost wages, travel expenses, pain and/or suffering. More than 65% of all slip and fall accidents can be attributed to unsafe conditions whether at home, a place of business, or even when visiting a friend’s home. Slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere at any time. No one is immune to someone else’s negligence but you do not have to pay for it.
How do I know if my slip and fall accident was due to someone else’s negligence?
- Was the condition of the property dangerous?
- Did the owner know or should have known that the property condition was dangerous?
- Has the property been in that shape for an extended period of time?
If you are unsure as to whether the information listed above meets the criteria of your slip and fall accident be advised that there are many other situations that can be caused by someone else’s negligence. For instance, if you are victim of a slip and fall accident due to a water spill while shopping this can be considered negligence. The business owner may or may not have been aware of the water. However, it is his responsibility to ensure any customers are safe at all times while on his premises.
Don’t think for one second a slip and fall accident is your fault. Call our attorneys, Aiken & Jacbosen for your free consultation today. Our no fee promise is that we will not collect unless you do. Don’t let the statute of limitations run out on your slip and fall claim.
