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An accident lawyer handling slip and fall lawsuits can help if you have been seriously injured. Sidewalks must be kept in a reasonably safe condition. Typical defects include potholes, raised flagstones, cracks and raised and uneven sidewalks. If an injury is sustained due to an improperly maintained sidewalk, liability may fall either on the adjoining property owner or the city, depending on local laws.
Many slip and fall accidents occur in businesses like markets and malls. Though some accidents are the victim's fault, in many cases the accident is due to the business's failure to keep the premises safe. As a recent case shows, when this happens, a victim can recover damages for his or her injuries and losses.
Alice S. slipped on soda on the floor of a theater. She suffered severe knee injuries and had to put her career on hold for two years while recovering. She made a claim against the theater's owner, who first denied the accident even happened. But when confronted with the proof - including proof there weren't enough employees checking the lobby for hazards - the owner settled the case and Alice received a large sum of money.
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