Slip And Falls: What Are They? Where Do They Happen? And What Can You Do?
At some point in our lives, we have all probably slipped on something and have had a nasty fall. Icy roads, slippery floors, and muddy grass all lend to slip and fall incidents in our daily lives around our houses and in our yards and driveways. The lesson learned from slipping and falling is usually that slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere, occur very suddenly, and often result in injury or damage. There is no doubt that a slip and fall accident can really hurt, and medical treatment may even be needed.
When a slip and fall accident happens at a business location, and a guest or customer is injured, an additional inquiry must be made: Did the business owner or property owner fail to maintain the property and keep it safe for customers and other guests? If the answer is yes, the person who is injured may have legal recourse against the business for money damages associated with the slip and fall injury under Mississippi laws.
What is a “Slip and Fall” Claim in Mississippi?
A “slip and fall” claim is a claim for damages against a business owner or property owner for failing to maintain a property so that it is safe for guests, customers, and other people who are invited onto the property by the business owner or property owner. Under Mississippi personal injury laws, if a business owner or property owner fails to maintain a property, and there are dangerous conditions that can lead to slip and fall accidents, the business owner or property owner may be liable for damages caused by a slip and fall injury, such as medical costs, pain and suffering, loss of earnings, and other damages related to the injury. Common examples of a business failing to maintain a premises include torn or damaged carpeting or flooring, uneven flooring or ground, poor and dim lighting, wet floors, protruding nails or other hardware on floors, dirty and greasy floors, and narrow or loose stairs.
Where do Slip and Fall Accidents happen in Mississippi?
Slip and fall accidents can happen pretty much anywhere. Hotels, restaurants, retail stores, grocery stores, malls, and other businesses all are common places where slip and fall accidents occur. Under Mississippi personal injury laws, if a person has been invited onto a business property by the business, the business is deemed to owe a duty of care to that person to maintain a safe premises, free from hazards that might injure them. Accordingly, if the person is injured due to the negligent maintenance of the premises, they may have a claim for damages against the business or property owner.
What You Can Do if You have been Injured as a Result of a Slip and Fall Accident in Mississippi
If you have been injured as a result of a slip and fall accident in Mississippi, you should, of course, seek medical treatment right away. It is also important to speak to an experienced Mississippi personal injury lawyer that handles slip and fall cases, in order to learn about your rights and options, and to discuss what the next steps are in your case. If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident in Mississippi, the experienced Batesville personal injury lawyers at Lunsford Baskin & Priebe are here to help. Contact the law offices of Lunsford Baskin & Priebe for a free and confidential consultation and learn your rights today.
