SLIP AND FALL IN JACKSON, MS 

Few injuries can be as unexpected and jarring as a slip and fall. Maybe, you were out with your family, shopping at the mall or in the movie theater, and before you know it, your feet come out from under you, and your body slams to the floor. You hit the ground hard. We’re not talking a minor bruise or scrape either. In many slip and fall cases, we see concussions, traumatic brain injury, fractures, sprains and other serious injuries. We expect the public and private establishments that we visit to keep their grounds safe, clean and navigable. If storeowners are negligent in keeping walkways, paths and other areas clean and free of debris, spills or otherwise dangerous hazards, consumers are put at risk for injury causing accidents. After any type of slip and fall or trip and fall, it’s important to get with a lawyer about your case as soon as possible.

Slip and Fall Injuries: Your Rights and Remedies

Cases involving slip, trip and falls involve premises liability. Essentially, this is the type of law that deals with the safety of property. Landowners, homeowners, business owners and others owe a reasonable duty of care to ensure their properties are safely and adequately maintained. There should be no unreasonable risk of harm posed to people who visit their property, whether it’s a business establishment like a grocery store or a private home. Areas need to be maintained in a safe fashion. The importance of a safe environment for customers and others can’t be overstated.

The Elements of a Slip and Fall Case

After an injury, it’s important to determine if your case satisfies all of the elements of a negligent slip and fall claim. First, did the property owners owe you a reasonable duty of care? Second, did the property owner breach that duty of care? Third, did that breach in the duty of care result in your injury accident? Finally, were you physically harmed? If all of those elements are satisfied, you could have a premises liability lawsuit against the property owner. Since these cases are time sensitive and evidence can quickly be cleaned up, it’s essential to get with a lawyer as soon as possible after your injury. The sooner you get in touch with a personal injury lawyer, the better chance you have at a favorable outcome in your case. Listed below are some common injuries associated with slip and fall accidents.

Common Slip and Fall Injuries