It is the responsibility of property owners and managers to make sure their premises are free of any potential hazards. Slip and fall accidents are among the most common premises liability accidents, and lead to thousands of serious injuries every year.
At a store, at a pool, or even walking on a public sidewalk, the potential for a slip and fall accident is present. Common sense, such as not running at a pool, is often helpful in avoiding these accidents, but even the most cautious among us cannot avoid unforeseen dangers. When you are injured due to someone else’s negligence, you have a legal right to seek compensation for your injuries. West Virginia personal injury attorney Jim Leach is here to help ensure you are fully compensated, and able to recover from your injuries.
Common Slip and Fall Injuries
Slip and fall accidents may only result in injured pride. However, more often, they result in serious personal injury that requires medical attention and can interfere with your quality of life. Common slip and fall injures include:
- Spinal cord injuries
- Paralysis
- Serious cuts or burns
All of these injuries will require both immediate and long-term medical assistance. The bills from these injuries combined with a potential inability to work and life-long physical and emotional difficulties needs to be taken into account when settling on compensation for your damages. Working with the experienced attorney at Jim Leach Attorneys at Law is the first step in ensuring you are awarded compensation for all of your damages.
Other reasons to hire a slip and fall lawyer include having someone who knows the laws guide you through the legalities of your situation. You will be told in a language you can understand exactly what is going on every step of the way. If your injuries prevent you from leaving home or the hospital, the attorney at Jim Leach Attorneys at Law can come to you. While you focus on healing, we gather the materials needed to make your case.
For additional information, please see Slip and Fall Frequently Asked Questions.
If you live in Ohio or West Virginia and have been injured in a slip and fall accident, please contact the slip and fall injury attorneys at our convenient Parkersburg, West Virginia office to schedule a free initial consultation today.