Slip and Fall Accidents
In your favorite restaurant, shopping mall, or grocery store, you wouldn’t suspect to sustain an injury. However, slipping and falling can cause major injury, and even have a long-term impact on your life. Many laws, regulations, and codes should prevent you from encountering one of these incidents. However, sometimes establishments and properties disregard these regulations and fail to provide safe conditions for their guests. Many people are often hesitant to pursue legal action as they are unaware of their rights in slip and fall accidents. If you believe that your fall was caused by someone’s negligence, you should contact us at JDL Law Firm to ensure you receive the compensation you deserve.
Many more slip and fall accidents are caused by negligence than most people realize. Some of the most common causes of these accidents include:
Lack of proper signage
Unsafe or defective flooring
Adverse weather conditions
Missing or damaged handrails
Poorly maintained or uneven sidewalks
Unsafe conditions at construction sites
Inadequate security
Potholes
Poor lighting
Why JDL?
When you fall, especially in a public place, your first instinct may be to get up as quickly as possible to avoid embarrassment. In doing so, you may ignore the injury or further injure yourself. The truth is, people rarely just fall for no reason – there is typically a factor of negligence that contributes to the incident. At JDL Law Firm, our understanding team will help you understand what factors may have caused the accident to occur, and what your next steps are to recover what you are entitled to under the law. We do not underestimate the damage a fall can cause and believe that as the victim, you should not have to unjustly pay for recovery caused by someone else’s negligence.
What Can I Recover?
We will help you determine if your accident was caused by someone’s negligence and hold the liable party responsible for your injuries. Don’t suffer alone, let us help you recover what you are owed including:
Medical bills
Ambulance fees
Rehabilitation therapy
Lost income and future earning ability
Pain and suffering
Contact JDL Law Firm at 210-997-2929 to explore your options.