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Bethlehem Slip & Fall Lawyer

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are more than three million slip and fall accidents reported by elderly individuals in the United States every year. These accidents cause over $50 billion in damages and more than 95 percent of all hip fractures. One in five slip and fall cases leads to serious head injuries or broken bones, and suffering a slip and fall at any time doubles the risk of suffering another slip and fall in the future.

If you or a loved one suffered a slip and fall injury, our slip & fall lawyer in Bethlehem can assist you. Please contact Cordisco & Saile LLC at 215-642-2335 for a free, confidential, and no-obligation case evaluation. We charge no fees and only collect if you win, so do not hesitate and call today.

This page has been written and edited by a team of experienced legal writers . This page was approved by Managing Partner, Michael Saile who has more than 20 years of legal experience as a personal injury attorney.


Key Takeaways

  • Slip and fall accidents are common. Over three million cases are reported yearly in the US among elderly individuals, causing over $50 billion in damages and 95 percent of all hip fractures. The risk of having a second fall doubles after the first incident.
  • Common causes of slip and fall accidents in Bethlehem include liquid spills, cluttered pathways, uneven surfaces, poorly maintained infrastructure, lack of safety equipment, and more. These events may lead to injuries ranging from minor strains to severe head trauma and even death.
  • Proving fault in a Bethlehem slip and fall case can be challenging because it often involves multiple parties and considers factors such as the concept of the duty of care. The property owner, operator, or proprietor is generally expected to maintain a safe environment, and failure to do so can lead to a slip and fall lawsuit.
  • Legal assistance from an experienced slip and fall attorney at Cordisco & Saile LLC can help victims identify who was at fault, determine and quantify damages, negotiate fair settlements, represent them in court, and more. We provide consultations free of charge, with no obligation. Contact our attorneys today at 215-642-2335
  • There are time restrictions or “statutes of limitations” on filing slip and fall cases, making it crucial to file a claim for damages as soon as possible after the incident.

Understanding Slip and Fall Accidents

A slip and fall accident can happen at any time and any location. It happens when someone loses traction or balance and falls. There are many ways this can happen, and the circumstances surrounding how it happened and who was involved will play an important role in determining fault for the accident as well as the damages you can claim.
Common causes of fall accidents include:
  • Liquid spills, rain, ice, and snow, as well as naturally smooth surfaces such as stone or glass, can lead to a slip and fall.
  • People can trip or stumble over objects lying in cluttered hallways, walkways, and aisles.
  • Uneven surfaces.
  • Poorly maintained staircases, ramps, or sidewalks.
  • A lack of safety equipment such as handrails or handles.
  • Unstable or loose surfaces.
  • Poor lighting.
  • Potholes and road cracks.
  • Unsecured ladders, scaffolding, or other equipment.
You are most likely to see these hazards in the following places:
  • Business and commercial zones
  • Sidewalks and parking lots
  • Recreational areas
  • Theaters and restaurants
  • Schools and parks
  • Nursing homes
  • Construction sites
  • Private properties

Slip and Fall Injuries

Depending on how severe your slip and fall accident is, as well as how susceptible you are to bodily harm, you may suffer one or more of the following injuries after a slip and fall accident:
  • Head trauma or brain injuries
  • Broken bones or bone fractures, especially hip fractures
  • Sprains, strains, or pulled muscles
  • Stretched, pinched, or torn nerves
  • Ligament damage
  • Spinal cord damage
  • Internal bleeding if you fall on an object
  • Neck injuries
  • Death
This list is by no means conclusive, and you could suffer any type of injury in a slip and fall accident. Elderly citizens are more susceptible to broken bones than other demographics, while other age groups are more susceptible to falls in settings such as construction sites, offices, and factory work floors.

Whatever damages you suffer and irrespective of where your slip and fall accident occurred, our personal injury attorneys in Bethlehem may be able to help with your case. We help the victims of slip and fall accidents seek the fair compensation that the law entitles them to pursue.

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Proving Fault in a Bethlehem Fall Accident Case

It can be difficult to prove fault for a slip and fall accident because so many different parties may cause or contribute to the accident.
Consider an amusement park in which someone slips and falls. The owner of the park may be different from the park operator. Furthermore, the owner or operator may contract service and maintenance tasks to an external vendor. If you slip and fall on park property and suffer a fracture or other bodily injuries, whom should you seek damages from?
Further complicating the issue is the fact that you must be able to prove that the at-fault party you deem responsible for your injuries should have been able to amend or address the factors that caused your slip and fall. For example, a parking lot pothole that existed for some time is something that conceivably could have been addressed had the property owner or possessor regularly maintained the property. The same may not apply to rain or ice, especially if caution signs were posted, but you slipped and fell anyway.
Proving fault usually comes down to the concept of the duty of care. This means that guests, visitors, patrons, and workers at a property should be able to expect that the property owner, possessor, or operator will maintain safe and hazard-free environs for everyone on the property. Failing this, anyone injured may be able to sue the property owner, possessor, or operator, or a maintenance crew, if applicable, for being negligent in their duty towards individuals on those premises.

Getting Legal Assistance

We are here to help, and we are just a call away. Cordisco & Saile LLC and our slip & fall lawyer in Bethlehem can be reached at 215-642-2335. Call us for a free consultation and case evaluation. We can help you:

  • Identify who was at fault for your slip and fall injury.
  • Determine which damages you may have grounds to seek compensation for.
  • Quantify the value of your damages.
  • Gather camera footage of your accident, if available.
  • Obtain service and maintenance logs of machinery, physical fixtures, or other equipment that caused or could have prevented a slip and fall.
  • Negotiate with the at-fault parties, their representatives, their insurance agents, and your insurance agent for a fair settlement.
  • Protect you from harassment and lowball settlement offers from the at-fault parties and handle all case-related communications on your behalf.
  • Represent you in court if a settlement or agreement cannot be reached.
Statutes of limitation apply to slip and fall cases, and the sooner you file a claim for damages, the less likely you are to miss important deadlines. Let us help you. Call us today for assistance.
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