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Common Questions About Slip and Fall Accident

Slip and fall incidents are much more common than most people realize, and they can cause serious injuries. At Russell & Hill, PLLC, the Spokane slip and fall accident attorney wants to discuss some common questions-answers about slip and fall accidents. If you or someone you care about has been injured in a slip and fall incident caused by a property owners negligence, contact Matthew T Russell today.

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Common Questions About Slip and Fall Accident

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  1. Common Questions About Slip and Fall Accident

  2. Slip and fall incidents are much more common than most people realize, and they can cause serious injuries. If the accident was not your fault, but instead due to some other factor, such as improperly salted sidewalks, negligence on the part of the property owner, or some other cause, you could be entitled to compensation.

  3. What Causes Slip And Fall Incidents? Slip and fall incidents are the leading cause of premises liability cases in the country. More than one million people seek treatment in hospitals each year due to slip and fall injuries, according to the National Floor Safety Institute. These cases can arise on business property, government property, as well as at private residences.

  4. Slip and fall incidents happen most often due to: 01 02 Spills of food and drinks on the floor or stairs Wet entrances during after rain 03 04 Defects in the pavement or parking lot Inadequate lighting in an area

  5. How Are Slip And Fall Cases Handled? With the help of an attorney, evidence will be gathered to show the defendant’s liability in the case. Using your medical records and bills, you will seek compensation first through the at-fault party’s insurance carrier. If a fair settlement offer is not made, or if the other side tried to blame you for the incident, you may have to file a personal injury lawsuit.

  6. What If This Slip And Fall Happened On Private Property? If you were injured in a slip and fall incident at a friend or family member’s house, you will file a claim against their homeowner’s insurance carrier. You are not directly filing a claim against the individual, and this is why they have insurance coverage.

  7. Hire An Attorney If you or someone you At Russell & Hill, PLLC, you care about has been can count on a Spokane injured in a slip and fall slip and fall accident attorney to get to the incident caused by a bottom of what happened property owner’s and work to secure the negligence, contact compensation you need. Matthew T Russell today.

  8. Contact Details 1212 North Washington St, Suite 132 Spokane, WA 99201 509-204-9701 https://www.russellandhill. com/contact/

  9. Thanks!

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