A tenant living in an apartment complex recently filed a civil personal injury lawsuit against the owner of the multi-family residence, after she was badly injured in a slip and fall accident.
The victim says she left her apartment and went to check her mail in the complex. When she got her mail, she started walking back across a grassy area. This is when her foot landed in an indentation or hole in the grass.
Unfortunately, she lost her balance and abruptly fell to the ground. Severely injuring herself to the point she felt she was permanently disfigured, with several cuts and fractured bones.
Because of the traumatic nature of the incident, she has other damages, including medical bills, lost wages, mental anguish, pain and suffering.
The tenant is alleging two basic claims in this slip and fall case. First, the management did not warn the tenants of the apartment complex of the known dangerous condition. Second, the management failed to properly maintain the premises in a safe condition, as to prevent foreseeable injury to people living on the property and their visitors.
The tenant requested a trial by jury and is also asking for the court cost, attorney’s fees, and interest. In this civil personal injury lawsuit trail, the jury will hear all of the evidence brought by her legal representation.
This is where the skill and experience of her attorney comes into play. Collecting evidence, eyewitness statements, past incident reports, surveillance camera footage, weather reports, debris in the walkways, uneven ground, pictures of the scene. Showing negligence on the part of the property owner.
There are over 8.9 million people injured in slip and fall accidents, many are eligible for compensation for their injuries. This particular case is still in litigation.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a slip and fall accident, the law office of James P. Kelley can help. We have assisted many of our clients getting the justice they deserve. Contact us for a free consultation.