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Many people don’t think much of this type of accident and claim clumsiness on their part. Every visitor to a public place expects a certain level of safety. When the owners of a property fail to meet that expectation, serious personal injury can result.

Slip, trip and fall accidents can occur in many different ways:

• Trip and fall occurs when an object is left in a walkway that should normally be clear, such as spilled apples left on the floor of a supermarket.
• Step and fall occurs when someone steps on a hidden hole or indentation, such as a manhole, a broken stair, or a hole in a walkway obstructed by leaves.
• Stump and fall occurs when an object is dangerously jutting out of a walk or passageway, such as a threshold higher than the floor or an unlevel concrete sidewalk.
• Slip and fall occurs when a walkway or floor that is expected to be safe is left covered with ice or snow, or other slippery materials such as water or grease.

Slip, trip and fall accident cases can occur anywhere. This area of the law, known as premises liability or slip and fall, allows people injured because of negligent property conditions to claim compensation for their medical expenses, lost wages, and other costs incurred because of the accident. These types of cases include, but are not limited to, accidents occurring in supermarkets, on the street or sidewalk, on stairs, and in elevators. While there is a shared responsibility for both owner and visitor to take safety precautions, the determination of who is at fault may ultimately be decided in a court of law.

If you feel that the property owner is at fault, the slip trip and fall lawyers at Tully Rinckey are here to see that they take responsibility for their negligence. We will work to see that you get the compensation you deserve for your slip and fall accident claim.

At Tully Rinckey, our lawyers have the experience you need if you have been involved in a slip, trip and fall accident, including:

• Potholes
• Sidewalks
• Slippery Floors
• Snow & Ice
• Stairways

Our Albany personal injury attorneys offer free initial consultations to potential clients, so we can meet and discuss your case in person. If you or a loved one has suffered serious injury or death due to a Slip, Trip and Fall accident, call Tully Rinckey today at 1-888-529-4543 to set up a free meeting to discuss your case.

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