The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported in 2009 that the second leading cause of injuries that cause require missed work days is slip and fall averaging 20.1 out of every 10,000 employees. Suffering a slip or fall injury can be debilitating and can alter an individual’s life for short period of time or long term. If you have suffered an injury from a slip or fall you may be entitled to compensation for your losses incurred from the incident. There are a number of variables involved in a case of this nature that need to be carefully researched by an experienced attorney. Some of these things include the location of the incident, how the incident happened, what kind of liability is expected from the property owner, manager or entity involved. These are all important pieces of information to be considered.
It can be difficult to think of anything except your pain when you are involved in a slip or fall situation that causes injury. However, try to remember to make sure there is some documentation of the injury. If this happens in a public place such as a store there should be an incident report of some kind filed and photographs of the area where the incident took place as well as your injuries should be taken. You should seek medical care immediately and follow your physician’s instructions carefully. If you feel that the incident occurred due to negligence you should seek the help of an attorney as soon as you are able. It is important that information be gathered as soon after the incident as possible.
O’Shaughnessy, Walker & Buchholz, P.A. have over 20 years of experience helping people who have been injured because of negligence of another. They have recovered Millions in Slip and Fall Cases. There office in Manchester allows them to help New Hampshire residence all over the state. They will gather the information necessary to piece your case together and complete the picture of the incident that occurred. Having them protect your rights while you recover from your injuries can bring peace of mind and confidence.