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Hazardous situations may present themselves in small ways, but can have major repercussions when a slip and fall accident occurs. Whether an employee forgot to mop up a pool of water, change a light bulb, or pick up a cord lying in a hallway, property owners have a responsibility to maintain premises that are safe and free of dangerous hazards that can cause harm to visitors.
Many owners fail to uphold that standard of care, and as a result, severe slip and fall injuries can happen, such as deep bruises, lacerations, fractures, and even broken hips or injured spinal cords.
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Several situations can contribute to slip and fall injuries, including:
- Slip and fall accidents caused by slippery floors or standing water, ice, or snow
- Trip and fall accidents caused by damaged or uneven walkways, slippery stairs, or poor upkeep
- Inadequate security (lights, surveillance) resulting in a preventable assault by a third party
- Pool drownings
- Falling trees
- Products falling off of shelves at a store
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that slip and fall accidents are the number one cause of injury in adults over 65, and more than one-third of those in that age group suffer injuries in falls. To make matters worse, many seniors who have been injured in slip and fall accidents develop a fear of falling that limits their mobility and, in turn, increases their chances of suffering another fall.
The Kentucky and Indiana premises liability lawyers at Woods and Woods want to help. If you have suffered serious injury in a slip and fall accident, call our Owensboro slip and fall attorneys today and we will investigate your claim.
Proving negligence is key to any Kentucky or Indiana premises liability lawsuit. There are several elements that need to be proven in any slip and fall case. To prove negligence in a slip and fall accident, you must prove that:
- The condition of the property was dangerous.
- The owner knew, or should have known, about the dangerous condition.
- The owner had a reasonable opportunity to correct or warn of the condition, which was not reasonably open and obvious to the injured party at the time of the accident.
The team of Indiana and Kentucky premises liability lawyers at Woods and Woods will thoroughly investigate your claim.
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There are several factors involved in Indiana and Kentucky premises liability lawsuits. It is very easy for property owners to attempt to remove or cover up evidence after an accident so it is essential to gather as much information right after your accident to protect your future rights.
If you have been hurt by an unsafe condition on someone else's property, contact our Evansville slip and fall injury lawyers immediately. We will do everything we can to ensure you get the money you need to cover medical bills, prescriptions, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
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If you're suffering from a slip and fall injury, contact a Kentucky or Indiana injury lawyer at Woods and Woods today. Our main office is located in Evansville, Indiana, but we also have an office in Owensboro, Kentucky. We have successfully advocated for clients throughout Indiana and Kentucky, including Jasper, Vincennes, Madisonville, and Henderson. Complete a free online consultation form or call us at (800) 544-2108 for a free, immediate and confidential initial evaluation of your case.
Woods and Woods attorneys are licensed to practice law only in the states of Kentucky and Indiana. All information in this website is directed solely to those persons injured in these states. Anyone hurt in other states should not consult or rely upon this website. Please be aware that the legal information on this website does not constitute legal advice and it is not a substitute for the professional judgment of an attorney.
*Woods and Woods reserves the right to refer some cases to outside council in certain practice areas.
