I could easily write an article on the day in the life of my two year old son under this heading. Thankfully he is far too young to realise he could potentially sue me for leaving my high heels and handbag lying around the place.
Slipping, tripping and falling reduces significantly once you leave the toddler years behind you however it can happen and oftentimes through no fault of your own. If you sustain an injury by virtue of a slipping, tripping and/or falling accident you should do the following:-
1. Seek medical attention.
2. Take a note of the exact location of the accident, time of day and weather conditions if applicable. Photographs should also be taken if possible. It is surprising how easily an uneven surface can be removed or repaired!
3. Make a note of any witnesses and their contact details
4. Report the incident to the relevant person (property owner, member of staff etc.)
The question then becomes, who is responsible for your accident? I am a personal injury solicitor and I can assist you in determining who is responsible for any injuries you may have sustained. The majority of my caseload involving these types of accidents can be divided into two separate areas.
1. Indoor Injuries
Loose cables, uneven surfaces, insufficient lighting, extremely hot water in taps, loose mats, wet floors etc.
Slipping, tripping and falling reduces significantly once you leave the toddler years behind you however it can happen and oftentimes through no fault of your own. If you sustain an injury by virtue of a slipping, tripping and/or falling accident you should do the following:-
1. Seek medical attention.
2. Take a note of the exact location of the accident, time of day and weather conditions if applicable. Photographs should also be taken if possible. It is surprising how easily an uneven surface can be removed or repaired!
3. Make a note of any witnesses and their contact details
4. Report the incident to the relevant person (property owner, member of staff etc.)
The question then becomes, who is responsible for your accident? I am a personal injury solicitor and I can assist you in determining who is responsible for any injuries you may have sustained. The majority of my caseload involving these types of accidents can be divided into two separate areas.
1. Indoor Injuries
Loose cables, uneven surfaces, insufficient lighting, extremely hot water in taps, loose mats, wet floors etc.
2. Outdoor Injuries
Cracks in pavements, not properly maintained road surfaces, uneven surfaces etc.
If you have been involved in an accident and you feel you are not to blame, please feel free to call me at any stage or send an email to laura[at]brophysolicitors.ie
Cracks in pavements, not properly maintained road surfaces, uneven surfaces etc.
If you have been involved in an accident and you feel you are not to blame, please feel free to call me at any stage or send an email to laura[at]brophysolicitors.ie
Laura Gillen
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