Norfolk County, Massachusetts Slip & Fall Lawyer
Slip and fall accidents are the most common claims in premises liability lawsuits. Premises liability law involves the legal responsibility of owners and occupiers of property for mishaps experienced by persons on the property and their resulting injuries. One of the most common causes of such injuries is a trip and fall or slip and fall, such as on an icy sidewalk, a loose or uneven stair tread, or a piece of debris or spilled liquid on the floor. If you have been injured as the result of a fall, you may need a slip and fall lawyer.
In Massachusetts, slip and falls make up many premises liability lawsuits. You can recover damages from the owner of a property if injure yourself on their property. If the property owner was negligent, the chances for recovery are even higher. This negligence could be failure to maintain the property or failure to warn of dangerous conditions. Most property owners have insurance policies in case accidents like these occur. Additionally, it is important for clients to know that Massachusetts has a three-year statute of limitations for slip and fall cases, meaning you must file your lawsuit within three years of the date of the accident to avoid having your case immediately dismissed.
The liability of the potentially responsible individuals varies, depending on the rules and principles adopted in the jurisdiction where the incident occurred. Rightful Legal, is an experienced slip and fall firm capable of determining whether liability may exist in a particular case while concurrently helping an injured person recover damages for lost wages, medical bills, and pain and suffering.
The experienced premise liability attorneys at Rightful Legal can help you obtain full and fair compensation if you or a loved one has been injured in a slip and fall or trip and fall accident in Massachusetts.
Contact Rightful Legal today to schedule a thorough evaluation of your claim.