Slip And Fall Accidents No Laughing Matter

When a cartoon character slips and falls on a banana peel, we laugh. When you slip and fall, it is no laughing matter. In fact, personal injury caused by slipping and falling are the second leading cause of accidental deaths, ranking behind only car accidents. Although we can lose traction and fall down almost anywhere, slips and falls often happen in public locations where a lot of people are coming and going.

Generally, a property owner has a legal obligation to keep the property in a reasonable state of repair and to warn invitees of, and protect invitees from, known dangers. This obligation may mean that the owner must rope off the cracked tile on the floor until it can be fixed, mop up the puddles that form around the front door when it rains, or clean up the spill on aisle six as soon as it is discovered. This sounds like common sense, but it is surprising how often property owners do not do this, causing unnecessary injuries.

If you do slip and injure yourself, try to keep your wits about you. Although it is often hard to remember to do so after being injured, record the exact location and get the names of people who witnessed what happened. If possible, take pictures. If you do not do this, when you go back later the accident scene will be cleaned up, making your claim harder to prove. Do not give a statement about what happened, and DO NOT SIGN ANYTHING until you have spoken with a personal injury lawyer. Remember, in real life a slip and fall is no laughing matter.

More Information on Slip and Fall accidents here.

 Remember, if you need a personal injury lawyer or a wrongful death lawyer, the lawyers at Dallas law firm Street and Ragsdale are here for you. Contact our lawyers if you'd like free no-obligation assistance with your slip-and-fall accident questions.

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