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Slip & Fall Accidents If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident on someone else's property, whether commercial or residential, it is important to consult with a personal injury lawyer who has experience with slip and fall cases as soon as possible after the incident. Attorney Jared Tomassi has over 10 years of experience as an independent adjuster for insurance companies nationwide, which has given him valuable insight into how ''the other side'' analyzes slip and fall claims. He has the skill and perspective to effectively fight for your best interests and to ensure that you obtain just compensation for your injuries. AFTER A SLIP and FALL ACCIDENT: - Obtain the names and contact information of any witnesses to the accident - Keep an accurate record of the expenses you incurred as a result of the accident (e.g. prescriptions, lost time and wages, medical treatment, household takes services that you could no longer do yourself) - Take pictures and/or video of your injuries - Take pictures and/or video of the area where you fell and of the hazard that caused the slip and fall accident These steps can help preserve your rights and can assist with preparing your slip and fall accident claim. For sound legal guidance, call or e-mail Attorney Tomassi today. Contact Tomassi Law Associates, LLC today for a free initial consultation with an experienced slip and fall accident lawyer at our Kingstown or North Providence, Rhode Island, office. For personal injury cases, there is no fee unless you recover. Do I Have A Claim? Negligent maintenance of a commercial or residential property can cause serious injuries, even resulting in wrongful death. Property owners have a duty to keep their property free of dangerous conditions and hazards and properly maintain their premises to prevent accidents and injuries. At Tomassi Law Associates, LLC, we are experienced in evaluating slip and fall accident claims on behalf of victims and their families. A slip and fall accident resulting from the negligent maintenance of a property can leave you out of work or permanently injured. If you have been hurt in a slip and fall accident, take steps to your rights and contact us today. We will promptly investigate your claim and fight for the just compensation you deserve. You may be able to seek compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages and other monetary damages if you have been injured as a result of a slip and fall accident on the premises of a commercial or residential property. Dangerous premises include: - Water, ice or snow on a walking surface - Defective flooring - Poor lighting - Hidden hazards, including any object that may cause one to slip or trip and fall - Negligent maintenance of security or locks - Broken or missing handrails - Broken or missing guardrails Slip & Fall Accidents What is it? An injury that is caused as a result of a slip and fall due to hazardous or dangerous conditions on another persons property or a business property. Tomassi Law Associates, LLC represents clients who have been injured as a result of Slip and Fall Accidents. We will advance all fees for investigators, filing fees, expert fees and all other fees. We do not charge an attorney fee unless we are successful in your case. Who is responsible? Property owners have an obligation to keep their property free of dangerous conditions. You may be able to seek compensation for your injuries if you are injured as a result of one of the following: Water, ice, or snow on a walking surface Defective flooring Poor lighting Hidden hazard, or any other object that may cause one to slip or trip and fall What do you do if you're injured? If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident on someone's property, it is advisable that you get advice from a personal injury lawyer who has experience in personal injury cases as soon as possible after the incident. Some steps that you can take to assist the personal injury lawyer with the case are: · Do not discuss the accident with anyone; · Try to obtain the names, addresses and phone numbers of any witnesses to the accident; · Keep an accurate record of your expenses and receipts for things such as prescriptions, lost time and wages, medical treatment, household services that you could not do yourself as a result of the accident, etc... · Take pictures and/or video of all the injuries you sustained and any damage to your property; · Take pictures and/or video of the area and the of the hazard that caused the slip and fall accident; · Contact and meet with a personal injury attorney as soon as possible to protect and preserve your rights and interests. Requirements for a judgment In order to obtain a judgment in a slip and fall case, you may have to prove that: The hazard was caused by the owner, or The owner knew about the hazard and did nothing about it, or The owner should have known about it because a reasonable person would have known about it and done something about it. In all slip and fall matters, it is recommended that you seek professional legal assistance to protect your interests. A personal injury lawyer who has experience in this area of the law can give legal advice that will assist you with the matter and will ensure that the judicial process is properly followed. Tomassi Law Associates, LLC handles personal injury cases and litigation involving Slip and Fall accidents: We have extensive experience dealing with Rhode Island Personal Injury Law and Insurance Law and in dealing with Insurance Companies. We know how to properly represent your interests to bring about a speedy, just and appropriate conclusion to your case. With years of prior experience as an insurance adjuster as well as a private investigator working for/with insurance companies, we have the knowledge, skill and insight to properly handle your personal injury case. Our detailed understanding of Rhode Island Personal Injury Law, Insurance Law and with the Insurance Industry means we understand the different sources of recovery and theories of liability which enable a victim to collect from a party(s) who caused the harm. We will advance all fees for investigators, filing fees, expert fees and all other fees. We do not charge a fee unless we are successful in your case. |
