Slip & Falls
In some settings, slip and fall accidents are depicted in a comedic way. If you have been injured due to a slip and fall accident, nothing can be further from the truth. There is nothing comedic about your injuries, pain or suffering. The injuries caused in this type of case can be devastating. At the Law Office of Kevin C. Ferry, LLC, our Connecticut personal injury attorneys know this. Whether you have to rearrange your schedule for a few weeks to attend physical therapy, break your arm, or are in the hospital for months and suffer lifelong injuries, you should be compensated for your injuries. This means recovering for your injuries and what you will likely suffer in the future. Our lawyers and staff will stand up for you and fight the large insurance companies to make sure you obtain justice.
You may not understand why you fell. You may believe the fall was unavoidable because you tripped over your own two feet. That may be true. However, even if you tripped over your own feet, if there was no railing where one was required to be, your injury might have been avoided. As such, even where the fall started through no fault of anyone but you, a landowner’s failure to have guards or railing on stairs, stoops or landings may have been the primary reason you suffered injury. The purpose of these railings and guards is to prevent minor stumbles form turning into a serious injury. This is just one example of “hidden defects” or “unrecognized hazards” that cause serious injury. If we believe you fall down injury is one not properly blamed on a hazardous or dangerous condition, we will tell you.
These cases are getting harder and harder to win and there are an increasing number of defendant’s verdicts in this area. Sometimes even identifying the proper owner of the premises where you fell can be challenging. This can only be overcome by choosing an attorney who will fully investigate, evaluate, assess, and plan your case. At the Law Office of Kevin C. Ferry, LLC, located in New Britain, Connecticut, we have the resources and knowledge to look into all potential claims. We have hired some of the leading experts in the fields of building construction and building code violations in order to pursue these claims.
Our attorneys often speak with people who were injured in the past as a result of a slip and fall accident but did not pursue a claim because it did not seem serious at the time. If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident, it is no laughing matter. Our lawyers will fight to protect your rights and make things right.
What are the most common causes of a slip and fall?
What should I do if I have a slip and fall accident?
If you have more questions, you should check out our Personal Injury FAQ Page. For even more detailed information on specific topics, see our Personal Injury Lawyer Blog and Car Accident Attorney Blog.
Our personal injury lawyers have represented individuals with injuries ranging from neck and back strains to permanent brain injuries to death. We handle cases throughout the entire state of Connecticut including Hartford, Waterbury, Middletown, New Britain, New Haven, Bridgeport and the surrounding towns. Regardless of your injury or where you are located, we will aggressively fight for you. In the pursuit of justice, the Law Office of Kevin C. Ferry, LLC has recovered millions of dollars for our clients through negotiated settlements, binding arbitrations and trials. See our Results page.
Make sure your rights are protected! If you or a loved one has been injured due to carelessness or negligence, call one of our personal injury lawyers at (860) 827-0880 for a free consultation. If you cannot leave your home or medical facility, we will come to you. Do not wait to contact one of our Connecticut injury lawyers.
You may not understand why you fell. You may believe the fall was unavoidable because you tripped over your own two feet. That may be true. However, even if you tripped over your own feet, if there was no railing where one was required to be, your injury might have been avoided. As such, even where the fall started through no fault of anyone but you, a landowner’s failure to have guards or railing on stairs, stoops or landings may have been the primary reason you suffered injury. The purpose of these railings and guards is to prevent minor stumbles form turning into a serious injury. This is just one example of “hidden defects” or “unrecognized hazards” that cause serious injury. If we believe you fall down injury is one not properly blamed on a hazardous or dangerous condition, we will tell you.
These cases are getting harder and harder to win and there are an increasing number of defendant’s verdicts in this area. Sometimes even identifying the proper owner of the premises where you fell can be challenging. This can only be overcome by choosing an attorney who will fully investigate, evaluate, assess, and plan your case. At the Law Office of Kevin C. Ferry, LLC, located in New Britain, Connecticut, we have the resources and knowledge to look into all potential claims. We have hired some of the leading experts in the fields of building construction and building code violations in order to pursue these claims.
Our attorneys often speak with people who were injured in the past as a result of a slip and fall accident but did not pursue a claim because it did not seem serious at the time. If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident, it is no laughing matter. Our lawyers will fight to protect your rights and make things right.
What are the most common causes of a slip and fall?
Slip and fall claims are a common form of premise liability. Many slip and fall accidents are caused by the improper removal of snow and ice, poor lighting, defective handrails, the failure to properly clean spilled liquids, uneven floors or pavement, defective design in the property, failure to provide adequate warnings of a dangerous condition, or the failure to use a proper flooring and keep it in reasonable repair. All of these, and many others, cause slip and falls that result in serious injuries.
What should I do if I have a slip and fall accident?
You should do whatever possible to report your fall right away. This means informing someone, when possible, that you fell and the cause for your fall. It is vitally important to identify the condition, ie. snow, ice, pothole, raised structure, etc., that caused your fall. Failure to report your fall in a timely manner, can allow evidence concerning the cause of your fall to change or even dissipate with time. It also allows the property owner to correct the condition before you and/or your attorney has a chance to obtain photos or take measures to preserve the condition of the premises at the time of your fall. Generally speaking, our law provides that modifications, alterations and/or corrections to the defect are not considered in your case. The condition of the premises at the time of your fall is generally the only factor at play.
If you have more questions, you should check out our Personal Injury FAQ Page. For even more detailed information on specific topics, see our Personal Injury Lawyer Blog and Car Accident Attorney Blog.
Our personal injury lawyers have represented individuals with injuries ranging from neck and back strains to permanent brain injuries to death. We handle cases throughout the entire state of Connecticut including Hartford, Waterbury, Middletown, New Britain, New Haven, Bridgeport and the surrounding towns. Regardless of your injury or where you are located, we will aggressively fight for you. In the pursuit of justice, the Law Office of Kevin C. Ferry, LLC has recovered millions of dollars for our clients through negotiated settlements, binding arbitrations and trials. See our Results page.
Make sure your rights are protected! If you or a loved one has been injured due to carelessness or negligence, call one of our personal injury lawyers at (860) 827-0880 for a free consultation. If you cannot leave your home or medical facility, we will come to you. Do not wait to contact one of our Connecticut injury lawyers.