Accidents happen. That’s a simple fact of life. In some instances, there’s nothing more to be done. You pick yourself up, deal with the repercussions as best you can, and go on with your life.
However, there are situations in which your slip and fall accident was the result of someone else’s negligence. Someone who had a duty of care neglected their responsibilities, and you suffered as a result. In this instance, you have rights, and a Racine slip and fall injury lawyer can help.
How might you benefit from working with such an attorney?
Establishing the Specifics
One of the most important reasons to work with a Racine slip and fall injury lawyer is to determine if there was an unsafe condition on the property, and if the property owner or other responsible party was aware of the condition, and neglectful of it.
Examples of unsafe conditions include wet floors without any visible signage warning about the condition, as well as snow and ice accumulating in a doorway, or on the sidewalk in front of a storefront. A damaged sidewalk is a good example, too, as are potholes in the road, debris in the path of traffic and more.
Once an attorney has determined if an unsafe condition was present, the next step is to determine the responsibility of the property owner. Did they cause the condition? Did they allow the condition to persist knowingly? Did the property owner take appropriate steps in posting a warning about the hazard, or in redirecting traffic around the area?
These are all important questions that must be answered. In some instances, you might find that the property owner is fully liable for your injury, but in others, you could have some share of responsibility. In those instances, you are not completely out of luck, though, as the property owner will also be partly responsible, and can be held accountable in a court of law.
Whether you’ve slipped and fallen while in a store, tripped on a damaged section of sidewalk, or injured yourself sliding on ice that should have been cleared away, you have rights and a Racine slip and fall injury lawyer can help. We invite you to call the Law Offices of John V. O’Connor today at 262-671-1685 to schedule a free consultation on your case.
