Gulfport Slip and Fall Accident Attorneys
Slip and fall or trip and fall accidents can cause serious injuries and sometimes death. Property and business owners have a duty to maintain safe conditions for customers, guests and others who visit their locations. One of the most challenging aspects of a slip and fall claim is proving liability. Evidence needs to be gathered as soon as possible before it is lost or destroyed and while witnesses can still be located and their memories are still fresh. The slip and fall accident attorneys of Andrew C. Burrell, P.A., Attorneys at Law are here to help you and your family recover the compensation you need. Please contact us right away to protect your legal rights and preserve your claim.
Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents
Sometimes people fall and it is no one’s fault. But, when hazardous conditions on someone else’s property cause your injuries, you may be able to recover compensation that will pay for your medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering and more. Examples of hazardous conditions that can lead to slip and fall accidents and injuries include:
- Spills that are not cleaned up or blocked off in a timely manner, including food, beverages, other liquids and slippery substances
- Leaky refrigeration or air conditioning units
- Other leaks that cause slick flooring or walkways
- Slick mold overgrowth in areas that are not kept clean
- Slippery residues that are left behind after cleaning
- Failure to mark and/or block off floors that are wet during and after cleaning
- Failure to mark or block off other temporary slip or trip hazards
- Wet decks, stairs, or sidewalks
- Dry or dusty contamination
- Slick flooring materials
- Damaged flooring
- Loose or wrinkled carpeting or rugs
- Uneven stairs or walkways
- Missing or faulty railings for stairs and balconies
- Damaged stairs
- Unmarked step-up or step-down
- Messy hallways or walkways
- Boxes, merchandise and other items left in aisles at retail locations
- low obstacles such as open cabinets or drawers
- Cords or cables across pathways
- Baby gates
- Inadequate lighting indoors or outdoors in hallways, walkways and other pedestrian areas
- Damaged sidewalks
- Damaged surfaces in parking lots and structures
- Elevator, escalator or moving sidewalk malfunction
- Building code violations
Slip and Fall Injuries
Injuries caused by slip and fall or trip and fall accidents can be very serious. They can even be fatal. Examples of the types of injuries caused by slip and fall include:
- Brain injury
- Eye injuries
- Dental injury
- Spinal cord injury
- Back and neck injuries
- Shoulder injury
- Hand and wrist injuries
- Hip injury
- Knee injury
- Broken bones and fractures
- Infections and sepsis
- Chemical burns
If you have been hurt in a slip and fall accident you may be able to recover substantial compensation, but there are time limits for taking legal action. To learn more about your rights and how we can help, please call the Gulfport premises liability accident attorneys of Andrew C. Burrell, P.A., Attorneys at Law at (228) 896-4016 or email us today.
