Being safe when you are out and about is something that you likely try to do. One thing that you can’t control is hazards in stores and other businesses you frequent. When there are hazards present, there is a chance that you might fall and hurt yourself.
We understand that you aren’t heading out to places of business with the hopes that you will slip and fall. If something does happen and you wind up stumbling or falling, there is a chance that you will suffer an injury. These injuries can range from minor bruises to broken bones or brain injuries.
One thing that comes into the picture when you are in this situation is whether you are going to seek compensation for the injuries or not. If you choose to pursue this option, you will have to determine what actually led to the accident. Typically, you need to show that the business’ representatives, such as managers or employees, knew of the hazard and didn’t do anything to correct the situation.
When thinking about what happened when you were injured, you need to consider points like the presence of wet floor signs or notices that there was a trip hazard in the area. In some instances, those warnings will have an impact on your case.
We know that you are ready to focus on your healing and might not feel up to waging a long legal battle. This is where we come in. We are here to help you take care of the legal legwork so that you can focus on trying to return to normal life.