Falls are the top leading cause of nonfatal injuries in the United States and the third leading cause of preventable injury-related deaths according to the National Safety Council. 

We take thousands of steps each day whether we are heading to work, at the grocery store, walking around a tag sale, etc. And, unfortunately, the injuries and losses that arise from unexpected slips, trips, and falls can have serious negative impacts on our lives. Such injuries and losses can be severe, painful and expensive. Here at Buckley Wynne & Parese, we are committed to providing you with exceptional legal service and to protect your legal rights and interests.  Call us today.

What Can Cause Slip, Trip and Fall Injuries?

• Spilled/Pooled Food or Liquids
• Poor Lighting
• Misplaced or Unmarked Objects
• Icey Walkways
• Potholes or Uneven Surfaces
• Loose Carpet or Floorboards
• Faulty or Missing Handrails
• Unmarked Curbs or Slick Surfaces
• Hazardous or Defective Stairways

Who is Responsible for Your Injuries?

Injuries and losses in which you or a loved one sustained as a result of a slip, trip and fall can occur anywhere. Determining and proving the responsible party is often complicated. We encourage you to call our office today for a free consultation to discuss your options in further detail.  It is important to view, inspect and retain information regarding the cause, footing and multiple additional issues.

The owner of an establishment or property is required by law to maintain a safe environment. Furthermore, sufficient cautionary warnings should be visible to invited guests. Property owners should be aware of hazardous conditions that can arise to patrons whether it be on walkways, in the home, on commercial property, at a park, etc. Potential hazards are expected to be addressed in a timely manner.

In order to find an establishment or property owner to be careless and/or negligent we will look to the following:

• Did the property owner fail to properly maintain and/or create a hazardous condition which caused your injuries?
• Was the property owner aware or should he/she been aware of the hazardous conditions yet failed to warn patrons, such as you or your loved one?
• Did the property owner, or its employees, create unsafe conditions after failing to perform routine maintenance?

What to Do if You’ve Been Injured in a Slip, Trip and Fall in CT

• STEP 1:  Seek Medical Treatment
• STEP 2:  Report the Accident
• STEP 3: Contact Buckley Wynne & Parese

A thorough investigation of the details of your slip, trip and fall is absolutely critical.

Some of the Ways in Which BWP Will Help with the Investigation

• Obtain the Name(s) of the Property Owner
• Gather the Names and Contact Information of Potential Witnesses
• Obtain the Proper Written Documentation
• Take Photos and Videos of the Scene

Ways in Which You Can Help

• Save and Preserve the Clothing and Footwear you were Wearing
• Avoid Making Any Statements
• Take Photos of your Injuries
• Don’t Post Any Relevant Information to Social Media

Contact Buckley Wynne & Parese, your CT Slip & Fall Lawyers

The losses from injuries and damages sustained after a slip, trip and fall can traumatizing and catastrophic and the litigation is complex. It is imperative that you contact us as soon as possible.

• Some Areas in Which BWP will Help You Recover
• Medical and Financial Costs and Burdens
• Lost Wages and Impaired Earnings
• Non-Economic Damages which includes pain and anguish and mental suffering
• Out of Pocket or Miscellaneous Expenses

For over 100 years, the attorneys at Buckley Wynne & Parese have been fully dedicated to assisting families who were injured in a slip, trip and fall as a result of someone else’s wrongdoing, carelessness, and negligence.