Slip & Fall Injury Lawyer

Hurt in a slip and fall? Call on Our Injury Attorney

Did you slip on a slippery or wet surface? Or, did you fall while visiting a dangerous premise? At Rousseau Law Firm, we have more than 25 years’ combined legal experience representing clients in their personal injury cases. Whether you were injured on private or commercial property, you deserve to be safe, and you should not have to suffer injuries due to another’s failure to maintain their grounds.

One of the Leading Causes of Unintentional Injury in the U.S.

According to the National Safety Council (NSC), falls are one of the leading causes of unintentional injuries in the United States, accounting for about 8.9 million trips to the emergency room every year (NSC Injury Facts 2011).

Injuries often associated with slips & falls:

• Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
• Spinal cord injuries (may cause partial or complete paralysis)
• Neck and back injuries
• Broken bones

Almost everyone knows a friend or family member that has fallen, or maybe you are the one that has sustained an injury in a slip or fall accident. The NSC reports that falls cause unintentional deaths in homes and communities more than almost any other type of accident, resulting in over 25,000 fatalities in 2009 alone.

Common causes of slips & falls:

• Slippery or wet surfaces
• Torn carpeting
• Uneven surfaces
• Unguarded heights
• Ladders
• Stairs that are slippery, weak, or damaged
• Cluttered hallways
• Unstable work surfaces

Contact a Personal Injury Attorney

Whether you were injured at someone else’s home, at a casino, or while visiting a commercial property, we urge you to contact a personal injury lawyer from Rousseau Law Firm.

Property owners and lessees are responsible for maintaining their grounds and keeping them free from hazards. If you were injured in a slip or fall accident, you may be entitled to compensation for your losses such as medical bills, pain and suffering, and lost income.