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Dangerous Slips and Falls

A slip and fall may seem like only a minor accident. However, these accidents can actually cause serious injuries, such as skull fractures. Because of this, premises owners should always make sure that their properties are clean and safe from any objects that can cause clients or visitors to slip and fall.

Although some slips and falls can be random accidents, others can be the result of unsafe property conditions. If you have suffered in a slip and fall as a result of another person’s negligence, you may be eligible for financial compensation to help with your pain and suffering. Contact a Baltimore slip and fall attorney from Belsky, Weinberg & Horowitz, LLC today at 410-234-0100 to learn more about your legal options.

Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents

Sadly, slips and falls are all too common. This is because they can occur as a result of many different conditions, such as:

Wet floors
Debris on the ground
Poor lighting
Icy or snowy walkways
Unmarked changes in flooring, such as steps

Most of the time, the injuries people suffer from falls are relatively minor. However, in some cases, falls can lead to severe injuries.

Injuries from Falls

One estimate from the Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention stated that 15,800 people age 65 and older died from fall-related injuries in 2005 alone. However, older people are not the only ones who can suffer in a slip or trip and fall accident. If you trip and fall, you can experience problems such as:

Broken bones
Head trauma
Brain damage
Contusions
Spinal cord injury

These injuries can have long-lasting repercussions. You should talk to a lawyer immediately if you have been hurt in a slip and fall accident.

Contact Us

Property owners should work to keep their premises safe so that you are not injured when you visit. If you have been harmed in a slip and fall accident due to owner negligence, you should not let this go unpunished. To discuss your case, contact an experienced Baltimore personal injury lawyer from Belsky, Weinberg & Horowitz, LLC at 410-234-0100 today.

Have you or someone you love been injured in an accident? Contact the firm today to schedule a free case evaluation.

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