Tripping and falling may seem like a minor occurrence, but these incidents can cause serious injuries, especially when caused by dangerous hazards on someone else’s property. In these situations, consider talking to a Norristown slip and fall lawyer about filing a lawsuit against the negligent landowner.
The seasoned attorneys at Ostroff Godshall Injury and Accident Lawyers will fight for your rights and pursue fair payment for your injuries. Founder Jon Ostroff and Managing Partner Rich Godshall focus on helping catastrophically injured clients. Rich and Jon have a track record of success helping over 30,000 injured victims recover compensation. We recently won $380,000 for a contractor who suffered injuries to his spine and shoulders after falling through a trapdoor. In another case, we recently won a verdict for a Delaware County client, obtaining a verdict of $400,000 after a slip and fall on a slippery substance at a doctor’s office caused her significant back injuries requiring surgery. Give us a call to discuss your slip and fall case in a free consultation.
The Basics of a Slip and Fall Lawsuit
In any civil lawsuit based on a slip and fall, there are three main things you and your lawyer must prove to make the defendant pay for your damages:
- The defendant had a “duty” to do certain things to minimize the risk that you would get hurt
- The defendant didn’t fulfill their duty and instead acted in a careless or reckless way
- The defendant’s actions caused your accident and injuries
Is a Property Owner Liable for My Slip and Fall?
It is important to note that a property owner’s “duty” to protect you from accidents on their land depends on several factors.
For example, landowners have a duty to warn all lawful visitors about hazards they know about. However, a landowner’s duty to check for hazards by regularly inspecting their property depends on whether the visitor is there for their or the landowner’s benefit. For example, a company operating a retail store has a duty to customers to provide a safe environment, free of hidden dangers. During a no-cost initial meeting, your Norristown trip and fall attorney could go into more detail about how premises liability law works.
What Losses Could You Get Paid For after a Fall?
If you and your Norristown attorney can prove a landowner was negligent based on the facts listed above, you can hold them accountable to pay for every form of harm stemming from the slip and fall accident. This may include:
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of life’s pleasures
- Emotional and psychological trauma
- All medical expenses
- Lost work wages and/or ability to work
- Personal property damage
If a landowner hurt you intentionally or was especially negligent, a court might impose additional punitive damages against them. A slip and fall lawyer in Norristown can discuss what damages may be available in your case.
Speak to a Norristown Slip and Fall Attorney Today
Slipping and tripping accidents cause serious injuries to hundreds of Pennsylvanians every year. If you were recently injured because of a landowner’s negligent behavior, taking legal action against them might be vital to protecting your best interests now and for years to come.
You will have a far better chance of getting the compensation you deserve if you work with a seasoned Norristown slip and fall lawyer at Ostroff Godshall Injury and Accident Lawyers. Call today to learn how we can fight for you.
