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Joe and his team did a fabulous job winning our slip and fall case. I highly recommend this firm for any injury case you have. Others turned us down because slip and fall cases are difficult and rarely won. A big Thank You to Joe and his team!!

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When you go onto another person’s property, the last thing you are likely thinking about is that you may fall. However, slip and fall accidents happen regularly due to the negligence or carelessness of a property owner. At Paulozzi LPA, our skilled and knowledgeable team is ready to help when you need a slip and fall attorney. We will investigate all aspects of what happened and work to secure the compensation you are entitled to.

Are slip and fall incidents common in Youngstown?

Slip and fall accidents are one of the most common ways that people get injured on other people’s property. According to the National Floor Safety Institute, approximately one million people seek treatment in emergency rooms each year due to slip and fall incidents. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), older Americans are at higher risk of sustaining severe injuries in slip and fall incidents. Anyone, regardless of their age, can be injured in a slip and fall incident.

It is not uncommon for our Youngstown slip and fall lawyers to help clients who have sustained the following:

  • Broken or dislocated bones
  • Severe lacerations
  • Major bruises or bone bruises
  • Traumatic brain injuries
  • Open head wounds
  • Concussions
  • Spinal cord injuries

Victims who sustained these injuries will likely incur major medical bills and could face long recovery times. If a slip and fall victim cannot work while they recover, they may lose the income they need to support themselves and their families.

How do slip and fall incidents happen?

There are many ways that a slip and fall incident can happen. Often, these incidents are the result of the negligence of a property owner or their employees. This can include:

  • spills of food and drink that have not been cleaned up in a reasonable amount of time
  • defects on the walking surface, including loose gravel or pavement
  • carpeting that is torn or loose
  • inadequate lighting in pedestrian walkway areas
  • wet floor signs not being placed after mopping
  • electrical cords or other obstacles in pedestrian walkways

Property owners have a duty to regularly inspect their premises for hazards that could cause slip and fall incidents. They should have proper protocols in place to prevent any of the above from happening.

It is time to let an attorney help

If you or someone you care about has been injured in a slip and fall accident that was caused by the negligence of a property owner, you may be entitled to significant compensation. The qualified and experienced team at Paulozzi LPA will investigate all aspects of what happened in order to secure the compensation you deserve. This can include:

  • Coverage of your medical bills related to the slip and fall
  • Compensation for lost income if you cannot work
  • Mental anguish damages
  • Loss of enjoyment of life damages
  • Possible punitive damages against the property owner

When you need a slip and fall attorney in Youngstown, you can contact us for a free consultation by clicking here or calling us at 888-710-0040.

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