Slip, Trip, Fall Accidents

Slip, trip, fall accidents occur when an individual becomes injured following a slip, trip, or fall caused by dangerous conditions in the environment.

Slip, Trip, Fall Accident Facts

A slip, trip, fall accident claim exists if a person gets injured and the building owners did not provide proper care to keep their property safe. Slip, trip, and fall accidents can occur almost anywhere, including condominiums, parking garages, sporting events, restaurants, sidewalks, and grocery stores. Injuries can occur both inside a building (from bad flooring, wet floors, or poor lightening in stairwells) and outside a building (from ice patches, cracks, or potholes in parking lots). Weather-related injuries or hidden hazards may also lead to slip, trip, fall accidents.

No matter what caused a slip, trip, fall accident, serious injuries can occur. The most common slip and fall injury types include traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, sprains, fractures, dislocations, or other mobility issues, such as paralysis.

Data related to slip, trip, fall accidents:

Thousands of people experience an injury resulting from a slip, trip, fall accident each year.
Each year, nearly 8 million people visited the emergency room due to slip and fall accidents.
According to a recent study, slip and fall accidents cause approximately 700 fatalities yearly.

Think You Have a Case?

If you believe that you or a loved one have a slip, trip, fall case, contact Big Injury Law before you speak to an insurance company. Do not disclose information to an insurance adjuster before seeking legal help from a lawyer suitable to review your case.

Rest assured, by immediately connecting with Big Injury Law following a child care experience you will be protected from insurance adjusters or private investigators attempting to sabotage your case.

If you believe you have a case, contact us to set up a Free Case Evaluation. We will review the details of your case at no cost to you.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Why Should I Choose Big Injury Law?

The Law Offices of Bradley S. Hames, P.C. has decades worth of experience handling cases just like yours. We have a reputation for being zealous advocates for our clients and having the highest ethical standards. Defense attorneys are familiar with the focus and aggressive fight we bring to every trial and court appearance. We are here to fight for our clients. Read more about Bradley S. Hames here.

How Long Do I Have To File My Case?

Each state has its own statutes of limitations or time limits for filing lawsuits and other legal actions. Contact us immediately to make sure your case is filed in time.

What Can I Expect During My Case?

The Law Offices of Bradley S. Hames, P.C. will stand with and fight for you until your case is won and you get the compensation you deserve. We will keep you advised on the progress of your case every step of the way, and we will always answer your emails and calls immediately. Excellent client communication is a hallmark of our law firm.

How Do I Contact Big Injury Law?

We understand that this may be a difficult and confusing time for you, and we want to help the best way we can. If you have any other questions, or wish to reach out about a case, you can reach out by phone (212) 729-7520, email brad@biginjurylaw.com, or fill out the form on our contact page. Remember, your consultation with us is always FREE!