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Tuesday, October 06, 2009

The Complexities of a Slip and Fall

Every year, thousands of individuals are injured as a result of slip and fall accidents. These accidents often result in serious injuries such as herniated discs, which may require surgery to repair.

Some slip and fall accidents occur through no one's fault. However, many are due to the negligence of store or building proprietors who have failed to keep their premises in a reasonably safe condition.

There are many factors to examine in determining whether your fall is the result of negligence. This could include, among other things, a thorough review of building code standards. Often times, the area where the fall occurred will need to be appropriately measured and examined to determine whether it satifies the applicable building code. Various standards, such as those promulgated by the International Code Council, could apply.

Our firm has the experience and expertise necessary to examine all aspects of your slip and fall accident. Call us today for a free consultation.

posted by Kevin Moore at 11:04 AM