Michigan Slip and Fall Lawyers: Detroit, Lansing, Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor, Flint, Kalamazoo
You often hear about “slip and fall” cases in the news and on television and this phrase is often associated with the perception that these lawsuits lack merit. This could not be farther from the truth. A “slip and fall” or “trip and fall” lawsuit stems from an incident where a person suffers serious injuries as a result of a dangerous or defective condition at the property of a business, a private property like a home, or even on a public sidewalk. The legal term to refer to these claims is a “premises liability case” and provides a legal remedy to a person injured by a dangerous condition on property.
There are numerous dangerous conditions that give rise to a premises liability case, including slippery store aisles, substances on floors, icy walkways and sidewalks, raised and broken sidewalks, broken staircases, and potholes in parking lots. Under Michigan law, the owner of a property has a legal duty to keep the property in a reasonably safe condition and warn visitors of know hazards. The failure to do these things is often considered negligence on the party of the property owner.
The damages and injuries suffered in these cases is often significant and tragic. I have handled a case in which an elderly pedestrian tripped on a broken city sidewalk and died after striking his head on the cement. Many of the cases handled by my firm have injuries including traumatic brain injuries, broken hips, fractured ankles, severe knee injuries, and broken bones in the arms and legs. Many of these injuries require surgery and extensive follow-up treatment. Under Michigan law, the injured person is entitled to compensation for the injuries, medical bills, and other expenses.
I am always happy to answer any questions on slip and fall cases and gladly accept calls to my office to discuss these cases. I have also written a book, “The Ultimate Guide To Injury Cases in Michigan,” and will send out a free copy to anyone requesting it from my firm site or by calling my office.
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