Scott Monge Gives Immediate Advise for Slip and Fall Accidents Proving Fault Cases
By: Arthur Cooper
Submitted: 2012-01-05 10:14:02 | Word Count: 664
When a person suffers injuries as a result of a slip-and-fall-accident, an unsafe condition is often the cause. A common myth is that the owner of the property where the fall took place is automatically responsible for the damages. This is not always the case. It is the legal responsibility of property owners to maintain their premises in a safe condition, and a person who has been harmed because of the negligence of an owner may be able to receive a substantial settlement and recover damages for medical expenses, lost earnings, help with everyday tasks, disability or disfigurement, and pain and suffering.
This said, however, it remains to be proven that a.) the fall resulted from an unsafe condition, b.) the owner of the property was responsible for allowing that condition to exist, and c.) the resulting injury was of a serious nature. In addition, the monetary value of the case in medical bills, lost wages, additional expenses such as household help, and pain and suffering must be determined and documented.
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Insurance companies often routinely deny claims in slip-and-fall accidents and attempt to blame victims for their own injuries. Therefore, anyone injured in a slip-and-fall accident should retain an attorney with expertise in this type of case. After reviewing the case, Scott Monge will immediately begin to take the steps required to protect the victim’s rights, will gather pertinent information to prove that the fall resulted from negligence, and will conduct an investigation to determine several important facts:
• How the condition that caused the accident came about
• How long the condition existed
• If the owner of the property knew about the condition that caused the accident
• If any other similar accidents have taken place at the property
• If the premises had violations of any codes, laws codes, regulations, or safety standards
