Perilous Property Conditions Ripe for Slip and Falls

Added: (Fri Jan 29 2010)

Pressbox (Press Release) - Looking after one’s property, personal or commercial, is crucial to avoid any slip, trip and fall lawsuits that may arise from improper maintenance.

The law is fairly clear when it comes to the fact that everyone has a liability to take care of their premises so that no one will get hurt while on them. Even though this law does exist, many property owners aren’t that conscientious about keeping their land or premises in good condition, either through negligence, inability or in ignorance of the law (which is no excuse). “In addition, there are a great number of property owners who try to get around their accountability through various means. This is when a personal injury lawyer needs to be consulted,” said Robert Webb of Webb & D'Orazio in Marietta, Georgia.

The minute someone is injured on another’s property, the legal perspective tends to get somewhat complicated. Only a competent personal injury attorney is able to handle situations like this and make sure the plaintiff gets their rightful claim. “Keep in mind that not every slip, trip and fall results in an actionable case, but if there is negligent security or something else amiss, this is where a personal injury attorney will be able to help,” added Webb.

There are a great number of injuries that arise from slip, trip and fall accidents, some of which are minor, and others that are quite serious. In fact, some of the injuries, while they may look insignificant on first blush, turn out to be serious problems later. “For instance, neck and back injuries. The general public really doesn’t have a good idea of how to go about claiming compensation for injuries sustained this way and thus the chances of getting an award for those injuries is slim to none,” Webb outlined. Personal injury lawyers handle cases like this all the time, so it makes sense to hire one to get justice.

What actually constitutes a premises liability case? Usually, it is getting hurt/harmed on a property due to poor conditions that exist because of improper maintenance or no proper warnings. If either of these situations is proved in a court of law to the satisfaction of the court, the property owner may be held liable for physical and financial damages that the injured person has sustained.

While this might be difficult to believe, there are cases where a negligent owner may try to cover things up. In other words, make repairs after the accident to hide the problem and then swear that it was already fixed when the accident happened. “Cases like these are difficult to prove and it is even more important in circumstances like this to have witnesses that can prove the hazard existed when the accident happened,” explained Robert Webb of Webb & D'Orazio in Marietta, Georgia.