Slips and Falls in Public Places in the United States
Each year, thousands of people suffer injuries from slipping and falling in public places due to negligence or lack of maintenance on the part of the owner or manager. By law, owners of private property and commercial establishments are required to have insurance that covers injuries to visitors and people passing through their property. Likewise, the government is responsible for maintaining streets, sidewalks, and public places to keep them free of danger.
When the government and owners or manager of private property and commercial establishments fail to maintain their properties risk-free, accidents happen which result in injuries. In some cases, these are extremely serious or even fatal. When this occurs, the affected person has every right to establish a claim or lawsuit against the property owners to obtain compensation for the damages suffered.
Grupo MedLegal has highly specialized attorneys in cases of personal injury provoked by falls in public or residential places, or produced by slipping or tripping, with the most common injuries being:
Fractures of the wrist, arm, hip, let, etc.
Injuries to the back, neck, knees, and elbows
Torn muscles
The types of issues that commonly cause accidents:
Spilled liquids or substances on store floors or aisles, such as: water, oil, soap, grease, food, etc.
Uneven or slippery sidewalks with cobblestones or pavement in poor condition
Debris
Potholes
Uneven steps
Stairs in poor condition
Damaged handrails
Tree roots
Poor lighting
Construction areas without fencing or adequate signs
Cables or hoses on the floor
Unsafe railings or balconies
Lack of signage
Uneven floor not marked
Objects on the floor
Obstructions to the traffic area
Open drains
When you sustain an injury caused by a third party’s negligence, it is important to act right away, since you only have 6 months to open a claim before your time frame expires by law.
You can trust Grupo MedLegal to offer the support you need to receive just compensation you deserve for the damages and losses suffered. Not only will we provide you with an attorney with extensive experience in the field, but we will also provide immediate medical attention from highly qualified doctors.
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