When Does a Slip-and- Fall Become a Lawsuit?
More than 800,000 people are hospitalized every year because of slip-and-fall accidents. A lot of these accidents happen at home — maybe the person slipped while getting out of the bathtub or tripped coming down the stairs. Those injuries are normal and won’t end up in court as lawsuits. But not all falls are created equal. Some stumbles can take you all the way from the hospital to the courtroom. If you or someone you know has been seriously injured in a slip-and-fall, ask these three questions to figure out whether you might be eligible for compensation. WHERE DID THE FALL HAPPEN? As we mentioned above, falls that happen at home (in other words, on your own property) can’t become lawsuits. However, you may have a case if you slipped and fell on public property or private property that isn’t yours. WERE THERE DANGEROUS CONDITIONS INVOLVED? If you slipped and fell entirely of your own accord on dry, flat, even ground, you probably don’t have a case. But things are different if there were dangerous conditions involved like unmarked steps, debris, an uneven surface, rain or ice on the ground, holes you step in, faulty stairs or handrail, or spilled liquid. Those circumstances make it much more likely that you can sue for compensation. SHOULD THE PROPERTY OWNERS HAVE KNOWN ABOUT THE HAZARDS THAT TRIPPED YOU? This is the trickiest aspect of a slip-and-fall case. By law, property owners have to keep their property in a reasonably safe condition. If they didn’t do that, you can hold them responsible. If the property owner caused or created the unsafe condition that made you fall, was notified of the condition, and had enough time to correct it but didn’t, then you likely have a case. If your situation meets the conditions above, call our team today. We can confirm that you have a slip-and-fall case and help you win the compensation you deserve.
Breakfast Sweet Potatoes Inspired by AmbitiousKitchen.com
Finish the end of sweet potato season strong with this must-try breakfast recipe!
INGREDIENTS
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2 medium sweet potatoes
2 tbsp of your preferred nut butter
1 banana, sliced 2 tsp chia seeds
Cinnamon and salt to taste
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat the oven to 375 F and cover a medium baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil. 2. Poke holes in the sweet potatoes and bake on the prepared sheet for 45–60 minutes. 3. Once cooled, split the sweet potatoes down the middle and top with nut butter, banana, chia seeds, cinnamon, and salt.
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