Manchester Slip-And-Fall Accident Lawyers
If you are injured in a slip-and-fall accident at a private home, apartment building, store or other place, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. Icy parking lots or walkways, wet floors, dark or damaged stairways, loose floor tiles, or loose or damaged carpeting are common sources of compensable slip-and-fall injuries.
Compensation for your slip-and-fall/premises liability injuries can include payment of all related medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life, such as being unable to perform activities you enjoyed prior to your injuries, and the value of any other costs or losses that are a direct result of your injuries.
It is often crucial that you seek legal advice immediately if you have been injured in a slip-and-fall/premises liability accident. Contact us to discuss your slip-and-fall/premises liability case. We offer a free, no-obligation consultation over the telephone or in one of our convenient office locations. If you are unable to visit us, we will visit you at your home or in the hospital.
Common Causes Of Slips And Falls
Slip-and-fall accidents can occur in various settings, from grocery stores to office buildings, often due to hazardous conditions that property owners fail to address.
Common causes include:
- Spills and wet floors: Uncleaned spills or freshly mopped surfaces without warning signs create slippery conditions.
- Ice and snow: Improperly cleared walkways increase the risk of falls, especially in winter.
- Broken sidewalks and business property hazards: Uneven pavement, potholes or debris can be dangerous.
- Unsafe stairs: Loose handrails or worn steps can cause missteps.
- Falling objects: Poorly secured items may strike individuals, leading to serious injuries.
Victims can seek legal recourse when negligence contributes to their injuries.
Why You Should Contact A New Hampshire Premises Liability Attorney
Waiting too long could impact how much money you can potentially recover from your case. You should act quickly to be sure that critical statements and evidence are collected as soon as possible. Statutes of limitations, insurance coverage and policy limits, as well as other factors, need to be considered.
We offer a free, no-obligation consultation over the telephone or in one of our convenient office locations. If you are unable to visit us, we will visit you at your home or in the hospital. But please, don’t wait. Contact us right now for your free consultation.
Why Slip-And-Fall Cases Are So Difficult To Prove
Slip-and-fall cases are challenging due to the need to prove negligence and the state’s comparative fault laws. Plaintiffs must show that a property owner breached their duty of care by failing to address a hazardous condition directly causing the injury. Temporary hazards, such as spills, make this difficult, as businesses may claim they lacked sufficient time to respond.
New Hampshire follows a modified comparative fault rule. If a plaintiff is 51% or more at fault, they recover nothing. Defendants can argue that the plaintiff was distracted or wearing improper footwear to shift blame and reduce liability.
Challenges include lack of evidence, as providing notice of a hazard without eyewitnesses or surveillance footage can be difficult. Given these hurdles, consulting an experienced personal injury attorney in Manchester is crucial. A lawyer can gather evidence, counter comparative fault claims and advocate for fair compensation.
Holding Property Owners Responsible For Negligence
Falls on another’s property, whether it is in a public place or private property are often difficult to prove. But property owners are responsible for their property, and you have every right to take steps to hold them accountable for their negligence. The process is difficult, but it is also a path we understand well.
The Responsibilities Of Property Owners
Under New Hampshire law, every property owner or business proprietor has duties to visitors to their site. This generally includes:
- Maintaining safe walking areas
- Providing warnings when there is a dangerous condition
- Blocking dangerous areas
- Removing major hazards
In addition, a property owner may still have some responsibility to those on their property without permission, such as those trespassing on the property. In general, the responsibilities to trespassers aren’t as extensive.
What Injured Victims Deserve
If you’ve injured yourself due to the negligence of a property owner who left slipping and tipping hazards in their space, you can collect compensation for all of your injury treatment and rehabilitation. If you’ve experienced a loss of time at work or lost wages, you may be able to recover those as well.
Building Your Legal Case
To build your case, we will investigate all of the evidence – including injury reports, photographic evidence and any video surveillance – and craft your case around our findings. Our job is to convince the judge and the jury that it is “more likely than not” that your injury was caused by the property owner’s negligence.
The “more likely than not” burden of proof is called a “preponderance of the evidence,” and it is a much lower burden of proof than in a criminal charge.
Put Our Experience To Work For You!
The attorneys and staff at Solomon Law Firm have over 100 years of combined legal experience working with all types of injury cases and have tried and settled numerous personal injury and workers’ compensation cases for the benefit of our clients.
Solomon Law Firm often utilizes experts to help prepare your case and they are ready to act immediately to protect your interests. These experts often include doctors, vocational rehabilitation consultants, safety engineers, architects, construction experts, mechanical engineers and photographers.
These experts help preserve evidence by evaluating medical records and often conducting tests and analyses. Remember, we are not compensated, even for expenses for experts and other costs, unless you get paid.
Fighting For Your Rights
Slip-and-fall cases in Manchester can be complex, but Solomon Law Firm is here to help. Our experienced attorneys understand New Hampshire’s laws and are committed to securing the compensation you deserve.
If you have been injured in a slip-and-fall accident in Manchester, call 877-529-4357 or contact us online today for a free consultation to assess your case. You pay nothing unless we win – our fees are contingency-based.