Slip & Fall Accident Injury Claims
One of the more common injury accidents that occur are slip and fall accidents. These accidents are usually sudden and caused by a simple mishap. However, the consequences from a slip and fall accident can be extremely severe and cause long term damage. Many of these slip and fall accidents occur on someone else’s property. If this is the case, the injured individual may be eligible to file a claim for monetary compensation. However, in order to do so, the claimant must establish that the accident was a result of the property owner’s negligence in their failure to rectify or make a reasonable effort to remove the unsafe condition. Proving negligence can be challenging, as you need to not only establish that the condition was in fact dangerous, but also, that the property owner should have reasonably been aware of the dangerous condition and had time to clean it up or fix it. This type of case falls under premises liability, where the owner is held responsible for the damages caused to the injured party as a result of the unsafe or defective condition.
If you, or someone you love, have been injured because of a slip and fall accident, it is important that you consult with a trusted and knowledgeable Premises Liability Attorney. A Premises Liability Attorney can help you determine whether your slip and fall accident warrants the filing of a legal claim, and whether you may be eligible for compensation for your injuries. After your accident, time is of the essence and in order to build a persuasive case, you should contact an attorney as soon as possible, so they can begin collecting all the evidence necessary to present your claim.
Hilton & Somer, LLC: Virginia, Maryland & Washington, D.C. Premises Liability Attorneys
The experienced premises liability lawyers at Hilton & Somer, LLC help people who have been injured from slip and fall accidents due to a property owner’s negligence. Our practice spans Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. Contact us today to receive your free consultation. You can reach us through our online contact form, or by calling (703) 560-0700. Let us fight to get you the compensation you deserve!
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