Slip and Fall – Icy Conditions
Slip and Fall Accidents on Ice Can Be Dangerous
Each year, residents of Erie, Pennsylvania face icy conditions and slip and fall accidents. They deal with them on streets, sidewalks, parking lots, driveways and when entering a commercial business. These accidents can cause serious and even life-threatening injuries. When this happens, your normal routine is upended. Many people are unable to work and, in some cases, spend months in rehabilitation for broken legs or hips. Whatever the injury, you are able to file a personal injury lawsuit if the accident was caused by another’s negligence.
The Travis Law Firm
That is where our legal services can help. We are a group of experienced attorneys who have your best interests in mind and will go the distance to protect your rights. No one should have to pay both financially and physically for another’s mistakes.
If you have been injured in a slip and fall, call us to schedule a free case review. We can be reached at (814) 277-2222 or contacted online if that is more convenient for you. Don’t try to go it alone when so much is at stake. Let us do everything from speaking with the insurance companies to reviewing police reports, interviewing witnesses and examining the accident site for negligence. There is no charge for our services until you win your case.
Why Are Accidents Involving Ice So Serious?
No matter the type of accident on ice, the results are usually serious, especially if you are older. Even if the owner of a commercial establishment removed snow from areas customers visited, the liquid the snow leaves behind can freeze overnight and present a dangerous situation the following day.
Injuries Commonly Encountered in a Slip and Fall Accident
Due to the nature of a slip and fall accident, a variety of injuries can occur. Some of the most common are:
- Fractures: A fracture of the leg, arm, wrist or pelvis frequently occurs in a slip and fall accident. Some of these heal within eight weeks with a cast. But, not all broken bones are the same, and a complicated fracture can involve surgery. The more complicated the fracture is and dependent on the location such as pelvic or femur fractures, the longer it takes to heal and for the person to recover.
- Torn muscles: When someone falls, they often try to protect themselves by reaching out or twisting. When this occurs, ligaments, tendons and muscles can be stretched to the limit and torn. Such injuries require medical intervention.
- Head injuries: Brain injuries can result in long hospitalization and time spent in rehabilitation. Some brain injuries such as a concussion normally heal within six months with rest and analgesics. However, others such as a subdural hematoma can cause brain dysfunction and require surgical procedures.
- Ruptured discs: In some accidents, the cushion between the discs in the spinal column herniates and causes significant pain. If this occurs, the vertebrae rub on each other without the benefit of the cushion and put pressure on the spinal nerves exiting at all levels. Surgery is often required.
Liability in a Slip and Fall Accident
The party that owns or leases the building, home, parking lot, commercial business or government building is responsible for the financial damages your injuries inflict. At the Travis Law Firm, we investigate your slip and fall accident carefully. We talk to witnesses and collect evidence that points to liability. Once all this is gathered and processed, our investigators give it to our injury lawyers to build a strong case against the at-fault party.
The Travis Law Firm in Erie, PA
Reach out to the Travis Law Firm at (814) 272-2222 as soon as you can after an accident. Don’t wait too long since our investigators want to examine the premises before the evidence is gone. We are always available to protect your rights any time of the day.