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 610-708-0165 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.
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:
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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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 610-708-0165. 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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I reached out to Cordisco & Saile LLC after being in a car accident. They assured me that they would take care of everything and they had my best interest at heart. I can tell you that they have it from day one. They have made sure that I have received the best medical and physical therapy as possible. They are very professional and they have an excellent Paralegal team
Mike and Joann are great! They both worked so hard on my case and always made themselves available for any questions or concerns. They really cared not only about the case but also my well-being. Mike is an amazing lawyer. I hope I never have to go through something like this again, but, if I did, I would call him immediately.
Steven Debonis is an exceptional attorney that treats his clients as people and not just another case. His attentiveness and professionalism are a true indication of the treatment you will receive as a client. Steven keeps in constant communication. His honest and straightforward approach makes him the perfect choice to handle your case! I would highly recommend Steven DeBonis from Cordisco & Saile, LLC
I can't say enough great things about Mike and his team! They are awesome! We called them right after my accident and they were there for me every step of the way through my case. Everyone I meet or speak with in their office is always so professional and ready to answer any questions we have. They always have my best interest up front! I highly recommend Mike and his staff!!!!
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