Slip and Fall Accidents

Ottumwa / Oskaloosa Personal Injury Attorney

A "slip and fall" refers to an injury sustained by someone who slips, trips, or falls due to an unsafe or dangerous condition on another's property. A slip and fall can occur on private property or in a public place, both indoors and outdoors. The consequences of slip and fall injuries can range from cuts and bruises to broken bones, head trauma, back injuries, and even death. These types of injuries are especially prevalent and serious for older citizens. They may occur during dangerous weather conditions, such as ice, sleet, rain, and snow where surfaces, pathways, and floors are uneven or slippery, and in many other situations. Generally, to make a personal injury claim for a slip and fall on another's property, it must be shown that the landowner, manager, or property owner was negligent.

If you or someone you know has been seriously injured in a slip and fall accident in Ottumwa, Oskaloosa, or anywhere in Iowa, you can get experienced legal advice as to whether you have a viable personal injury claim by consulting the attorney at the Law Offices of Jeffrey A. Smith. As an Ottumwa / Oskaloosa personal injury lawyer, Jeff Smith has represented many clients in the area in personal injury claims and lawsuits. We recommend that you contact the firm to arrange a legal consultation to get your questions answered and your concerns addressed. After reviewing and evaluating your situation, our attorney can advise you on your legal rights and the legal action that should be taken.

Negligence in Slip and Fall Accidents

If you are on someone else's property and you are injured because of a hazardous or unsafe condition, the property owner may be liable for the damages connected with your injuries. Generally, it is the responsibility of property owners to provide a safe environment for guests, customers, patrons, and others who visit the property at the behest of the property owner. Hazardous conditions may include wet, slippery floors, uneven flooring, poorly lit hallways, stairways, and parking structures, torn carpeting, broken tiles, potholes, or some other hidden hazard.

To get specific legal guidance on your slip and fall injuries, you should talk to the Ottumwa / Oskaloosa slip and fall attorney at the firm as soon as possible.

Contact the Ottumwa / Oskaloosa slip and fall lawyer at the firm if you have been injured in a slip and fall accident due to someone else's negligence.