Do I Need A Connecticut Slip and Fall Lawyer?

If you or a loved one has been injured in a slip and fall, we certainly know how uncertain and scary things may seem. In addition to dealing with the injuries and rehabilitation, you have to worry about mounting bills, lost income, and reckoning with what very well may be a lifestyle that has permanently changed. At the Marin & Murphy Law Firm we are committed to helping you through this process, providing a line of defense between you and the insurance adjusters, and ensuring that you get full value for your injuries, pain, and suffering. You have the right to seek compensation for your injuries, call us today at 203-285-8167 to schedule your free, no obligation consultation today.

WHAT ARE COMMON SLIP AND FALL INJURIES?

Slip and fall accidents can result in injuries ranging from minor to catastrophic, and include:

Spinal cord injuries
Neck and back injuries
Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
Paralysis
Bumps and bruises
Broken bones
Facial injuries
Torn ligaments or sprains
Death

Depending on the age of the victim and the severity of the injuries, slip and fall accidents may require multiple months if not years of medical treatment, including doctor’s visits, x-rays and MRIS, surgeries, and physical therapy. Between medical expenses, short term, long term, and permanent disability, and a lower quality of life, the toll these injuries can take on a person and their loved ones can be staggering.

If the accident was the result of a person, company, or government organization, you may be entitled to financial compensation. Call the slip and fall attorneys at the Marin & Murphy Law Firm at (203) 285-8167 today, there is no obligation and we don’t get paid unless you get paid.

HOW MUCH IS A SLIP-AND-FALL CASE WORTH? HOW MUCH CAN I RECOVER?

The amount of financial compensation can vary greatly based on the severity of the injuries, as well as other factors pertaining to the property, the owner, and the injured. Common examples of damages include:

ECONOMIC DAMAGES

Medical expenses, including past, present, and future bills
Physical therapy and rehabilitation costs
Lost wages, both from missed work and missed future earning potential
Household bills
Transportation costs

NON-ECONOMIC DAMAGES

Pain and suffering
Anxiety and post-traumatic stress
Loss of companionship or consortium

Every case is different and the amount and type of damages to which an individual is entitled varies greatly from case to case. If you are a loved one feel you are entitled to compensation, call our Connecticut slip and fall accident attorneys today for a free consultation and case evaluation.

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WHO IS LIABLE FOR MY INJURIES IN A SLIP AND FALL ACCIDENT?

Property owners and managers owe a duty of care to those on their property, and failure to properly maintain a safe property may make them liable for damages suffered if they fail to do so. This is known as premises liability. Those who may owe damages under premises liability include the owner or occupier of the property, a store or business, the state, local, or federal government, or a homeowner.

The duty of care owed to a person on the premises depends on why type of guest the injured party is at the time of the injury.

TYPES OF GUESTS INJURED IN SLIP AND FALL ACCIDENTS

Invitees

Invitees include social guests of a property who do not live there, or customers or patrons of a store or business who are invited onto the property to conduct regular business. Invitees are owed the highest duty of care.

Licensees

Licensees are a type of visitor who have the privilege to enter a property, such as a mailman, a guest, or a door to door salesman. Licensees are owed a lesser duty of care but may nevertheless recover damages depending on how the slip and fall takes place.

Trespassers

Trespassers are individuals who either enter or remain on the property without the owner’s permission. Notwithstanding that the entry may be illegal, property owners nevertheless owe a duty of care to a trespasser and he or she may still be able to collect damages for injuries sustained due to a slip and fall on the property.

ELEMENTS FOR A SUCCESSFUL SLIP AND FALL LAWSUIT

The property owner knew that the hazardous condition existed, or should have known in the exercise of ordinary care. For instance, a store owner has “actual notice” of a dangerous condition such as a loose step because he steps over it every day; or “constructive notice” of a spilled item on the floor because it had been there for a period of time and he should have known.
The property owner neglected to take the reasonable steps necessary to prevent your injury due to the dangerous condition, either by failing to fix it, such as by repairing the step; or failing to give adequate warning, by putting up a “Caution: wet floor” sign.
That the negligence resulted in the accident and the injuries sustained. For instance, a customer tripped on the broken step or slipped on the spilled liquid

Determining liability is a necessary step in recovering compensation for your slip and fall injuries. If you or a loved one has been injured in a slip and fall accident, call us today and take the first steps towards recovering the money you deserve. The call is free, there is no obligation, and we only get paid if you get paid.

EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL SLIP AND FALL ACCIDENTS

Slip and fall accidents can happen anytime and almost anywhere. There are virtually limitless examples of these types of accidents, each with its own nuance and variables. Here are a few:

A patron of a grocery store is pushing her cart down the dairy aisle. She doesn’t notice the puddle of water coming out of a leaky cooler case and her foot slips out from under her.
A package delivery driver dropping off a parcel does not notice that the second porch step has rotted. He places his foot down on the broken step, it breaks underneath him, and he tumbles to the ground.
A department store customer is exiting the store and fails to notice the black ice that has accumulated in the walkway and had not yet been cleared. He slips backwards on the ice and falls to the pavement.
A young woman at a casino fails to notice that one of the machine wires has come loose above the carpet. She snags her foot on the obscured wire and falls forward.

COMMON CAUSES OF SLIP AND FALL ACCIDENTS

Sometimes slip and fall accidents are just that – accidents. But oftentimes there is a problem that either directly caused or contributed to the accident. The owner or operator of a public property or a property to which the public is invited owes a duty ensure that the premises are safe. Failure to do so is negligence and lead to some of the most common causes of slip and fall accidents, including:

Wet, slippery, or uneven floors
Snowy or icy walkways
Ripped or loose carpeting and rugs
Broken, uneven, or missing stairs
Broken, incomplete, or missing handrails
Poorly lit walkways or stairwells
Fluids spilled on floors
Poorly or unmarked construction zones
Holes or gaps in the sidewalk or walking surface
Hoses or cords in the walkway

HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE INJURED IN SLIP AND FALL ACCIDENTS?

Slip and fall accidents are one of the most common causes of injury in the United States. They can happen on a sidewalk, a parking garage, a supermarket, or at work – anywhere one can walk. These types of accidents happen without warning and oftentimes occur while people are going about their daily activities at a time that they least expect it. All age ranges are susceptible to slip and fall accidents, although the dangers and injuries can be particularly severe for the elderly and those of advanced age.

HOW MANY SLIP AND FALLS RESULT IN EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT TREATMENT?

On average, over 800,000 people per year are hospitalized due to slip and fall accidents and account for total healthcare costs in excess of $50 billion. Slip and fall accidents are the most common cause of ER visits in the United States, accounting for 21.3% of all total visits. The dangers of slip and fall accidents are a significant problem in the work place as well; in 2016 over 48,000 workers in the U.S. were hurt badly enough from a slip and accident that they missed at least one day of work.

Slip and fall injuries hurt businesses, they tax the healthcare system, but most importantly, they hurt the individual victim physically, emotionally, and financially. If you or a loved one has been injured in a slip and fall accident, you may be entitled to compensation.

CONNECTICUT SLIP AND FALL LAWYERS

Slip and fall accidents are accidents for a reason – it is not a part of everyday life and victims never plan for it. Insurance companies do plan for it, and they make their business – and their money – by paying out as little as possible on every claim. To that end, they will fight you tooth and nail, or attempt to squeeze through a settlement for considerably less than it is worth, oftentimes requiring victims to sign away their rights to sue.

At Marin & Murphy, we are here to fight for you against the insurance companies so that you don’t have to and we stand committed to fighting for every penny your case is worth. There is no obligation and the consultation is free and confidential. There is no fee unless there is a recovery. Call us today at 203-285-8167.

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Why Choose Marin & Murphy Law Firm?

Dealing with an injury after a slip and fall accident can be challenging—both physically and financially. At Marin & Murphy Law Firm, we simplify the process with our contingency fee model: you owe no attorney’s fee unless there is a recovery. Our experienced team is dedicated to securing the maximum compensation you deserve by holding negligent parties accountable.

If you’ve been injured in a slip and fall due to another’s negligence, contact us today for a free consultation. Visit our Personal Injury Fee Structure page to learn about our contingency fees, ranging from 33 1/3% to 40%, and how we advance costs.

Call our Connecticut Personal Injury Lawyers at 203-285-8167 to schedule your free consultation—it takes just moments, with no obligation.

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