Massachusetts Personal Injury Lawyer - Slip and Fall accidents
Snow and ice are common causes of slip and fall accidents and injuries. Nearly 800,000 people slip & fall during the winter months in Massachusetts.
If you are injured as a result of your fall, who is responsible?
If you were injured during a slip and fall accident on someone else’s property, you shouldn’t blame yourself or be responsible for the financial burdens. You may be entitled to compensation for your personal injuries. Property Owners have a duty to take reasonable care to ensure the safety of their guests, invitees, or patrons of their property. Poor maintenance of a property, such as uncleaned snow and unsalted ice, often causes legal patrons to fall and sustain injuries. Property Owners and Managers are responsible to fix hazards that potentially could cause harm or injury to any and every one on the property.
What will my damages be?
Damages for a slip & fall injury claim can include: Medical Expenses, Medical Bills, Lost Wages, Future Lost Wages, Pain and Suffering, Emotional Distress, and Loss of Consortium. Also keep in mind that you are not the only person effected by your injury, your family is entitled to compensation for having to take over your household duties and they may also have a Loss of Consortium Claim.
What should you do if you are injured in a slip & fall:
Get Medical Attention - First and most importantly, seek medical attention for an injuries as a result of your slip & fall.
Take Pictures - If possible take a photograph of the area you fell, they will be very useful in negotiations with property owners and insurance companies.
Notify the Property Owner or Company - Giving timely notice to those responsible for the premises makes them aware of the unsafe conditions for which they are liable.
Call a Qualified Attorney - There are many choices for personal injury law in Massachusetts. Farhat Law Office will personally advocate for you with our resources and fight for the compensation you deserve.
Attorney Collins S. Farhat serves The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, located at 65A Flagship Drive, North Andover, Massachusetts. Attorney Farhat is admitted to the Massachusetts Bar and is a member of Massachusetts Bar Association, Boston Bar Association, and the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys. Contact Farhat Law Office.