If you or a loved one was injured in a slip and fall accident and you live in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma or the surrounding area, please visit the website of the experienced slip and fall attorneys at Stipe Injury Law today to learn about your legal rights and what compensation you are entitled to.
Thousands of people are injured every year in slip and fall accidents when they slip or trip on a flight of poorly lit stairs, a slippery floor or a cracked sidewalk. Slip and fall accidents result in various types of injuries ranging from scrapes and bruises to traumatic brain injuries and death.
Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents
A slip and fall accident can happen to anyone, anywhere. It can happen on public property, private property, indoors or outdoors. Some causes of slip and fall accidents include:
- Weather conditions such as snow, ice and rain
- Uneven or cracked sidewalks
- Potholes in the streets
- Poorly lit stairs or paths
- Slippery floors
- Uneven floor surfaces
- Obstructions on paths or walkways
<a onClick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/article_exit_link');" href=http://www.stipeinjurylaw.com/>Slip and fall accident injuries</a> can range from bumps and bruises to broken bones, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries and paralysis, some that require life-long medical care and even injuries that result in death.
Fall-related injuries are a major concern for senior citizens. Over 16,000 older adults die each year from fall-related injuries. Almost 2,000,000 older adults are treated in emergency rooms each year for fall-related injuries and 1,000,000 of them have to be admitted to hospitals.
If you slip and fall and are injured on another’s property due to a dangerous condition existing, that property owner may be liable for your injuries. If you are a property owner, and a person is injured on your property, you may find yourself legally liable for that person’s injuries. The expertise of an Oklahoma slip and fall attorney will assist you in either case.
Who is Legally Responsible for a Slip and Fall Accident?
To be legally responsible for a slip and fall accident the owner of the property must be guilty of one of the following:
Must have caused the condition of the surface that caused the slip and fall accident
Must have known about the condition of the surface and did nothing to correct or repair it
Should have known about the condition of the surface and did nothing to correct or repair it
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