Although they may seem simple and sometimes even comical, tripping, slipping and/or falling is a serious issue which often leads to major, life altering damage to the body. Slip and fall accidents can easily cause injuries such as twisted or sprained ankles and wrists to more severe injuries like broken bones, damage to tendons and ligaments, muscle strains, back strains, neck injuries, damage to vertebrae, skull injuries, concussions, brain damage, spinal cord injuries, and sometimes loss of life.

Also, the age and prior physical condition of the fall victim may factor into the extent of the injuries suffered. For instance, a slip and fall may be more damaging to an elderly person who walks with the aid of a cane than it would to an athlete whose body is better able to handle the trauma of hard and unexpected falls.

The thousands of people who experience pain and suffering each year due to slipping and falling usually do so because of the neglect of others. They often innocently found themselves literally walking or running into a bad situation.

These are just a few of the types of conditions which can result in a slip and fall accident:

Slippery floors and walking surfaces.

Holes in streets, sidewalks, walkways, and pathways.

Obstacles in streets, sidewalks, walkways, and pathways.

Uneven streets, sidewalks, walkways, and pathways and other surfaces.

Ice or snow covered surfaces such as sidewalks and roads.

Bad or poor lighting conditions around walking surfaces.

Uneven elevator entrances and exits.

Uneven floor surfaces.

Sudden stops while running or walking.

Rain or water covered walking or running surfaces.

Escalator malfunctions.

Broken or crumbling steps.

Broken or unsafe ladders, scaffolds or other work related equipment.

Improperly maintained streets, sidewalks, walkways, and pathways.

Unsafe bridges.

Unsecured boat planks.

Unsafe boating docks.

Stumbling, tripping, slipping, and/or falling because of the act of another such as being pushed.

More.

Slip and fall injuries take place in all types of locations including homes, workplaces, business establishments, retail stores, wholesale clubs, theaters, entertainment businesses, parking lots and garages, and much more.

Although property owners are usually liable for the maintenance (or lack of maintenance) and conditions of their property, slip and fall victims still face the difficult task of proving they themselves were not negligent in their actions while sustaining their injuries. It is always a good idea to get the names and contact information of witnesses and supply them to an experienced personal injury lawyer.

Also, people who suffer injuries due to slips and falls at work are usually governed by their states� worker�s compensation laws. However, if a slip and fall accident at work is due to the negligence of a third party such as a supplier making a delivery, or a worker using defective materials, products or machinery supplied by a third party, that party may be held liable in a law suit seeking compensation for sustained injuries, loss of income, pain and suffering, loss of marital consortium, and more.

If you would like more information about personal injury law, Contact the Attorney Daniel A. Esposito at our Hamden, CT location:

3000 Whitney Avenue
Suite 249
Hamden, CT 06518



If you or someone you know suffered a slip and fall accident you should contact a good lawyer immediately.

Call attorney Daniel A. Esposito today at (203) 288-6441 to discuss your case.

People deserve compensation when they are injured by the negligence of others, and we want to help.

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