Worcester Slip and Fall Accident Attorneys Seek Fair Compensation for Victims

Experienced Massachusetts lawyers provide effective legal support in injury cases

Over 900 people visit emergency rooms weekly for fall-related injuries in Massachusetts, according to state government data. When unsafe conditions on someone else’s property cause accidents, injured victims may receive compensation. Feinberg & Alban P.C., with a downtown Worcester office and serving residents of Worcester and the surrounding area, has a decades-long history of achieving successful results for people seriously injured due to others’ negligence. If you’ve been hurt, an attorney from our firm will help guide you through the slip and fall claim process.

Common causes of slip and fall accidents

Slip and fall accidents happen quickly and in a variety of ways. Some of the most common causes include the following:

• Wet floors — Spills at grocery stores and restaurants that are not quickly mopped up, water from rain or snow tracked into buildings and uncleared ice at building entrances can lead to slips and severe injuries.  
• Obstacles in walkways — Debris, boxes, power cords and other dangerous clutter can cause tripping and consequent injuries at businesses and workplaces. 
• Uneven walking surfaces — Torn carpeting, crumpled floor mats, chipped tile, uplifted floorboards, potholes and cracked sidewalks can cause a person to catch their foot and stumble. 
• Unsecured rugs — Rugs that are not properly kept in place with pads, tape or other methods can slide and result in painful falls. 
• Broken stairs — Stair treads that are in disrepair and broken handrails can cause a person to slip or trip and tumble down the staircase, often sustaining severe injuries. 
• Poor indoor or outdoor lighting — Insufficient lighting in parking lots, walkways, stairwells and elsewhere can lead a person to misjudge where they step because they can’t see clearly. 

There are numerous other ways that falls can happen. Property owners and operators are responsible for fixing known hazards or alerting people about them if they cannot be immediately corrected. If they fail to do so and this failure results in an injury, they can be held accountable through an insurance claim or lawsuit. Our Worcester injury lawyers will carefully review the facts of your case to determine if liability exists and, if so, how much in damages should be awarded.  Our Verdicts and Settlements page shows our success in this area of law.  

Types of serious injuries caused by slip and falls

Injuries from falling and hitting a hard surface are often very severe. They may even be catastrophic, possibly leading to lifelong impairment. Types of injuries from these accidents include:

• Traumatic brain injury
• Head and neck trauma
• Back and spinal cord damage
• Bone fractures
• Organ damage
• Soft tissue injuries

The cost of treating serious injuries is very high. In addition to immediate medical treatment, ongoing rehabilitation or long-term nursing care may be needed. If your injury was caused by negligence of a property owner or operator, we will counsel you about pursuing damages that may include compensation for medical expenses, lost income and most of all pain and suffering.

Determining liability in slip and fall cases

Our attorneys will take the following steps to determine liability for your injuries: 

• Establishing who owns or manages the property where you were injured. 
• Investigating the accident scene and alleged hazard that caused your fall. 
• Speaking to any eyewitnesses to the accident.
• Examining first responder and medical reports.
• Engaging expert witnesses to help determine cause and fault.

We will get to the bottom of whether the property owners fulfilled their legal responsibility. If they did not, we will fight for your right to compensation. 

Arrange a free slip and fall consultation with a knowledgeable Worcester lawyer

At Feinberg & Alban P.C., our skilled lawyers stand up for residents of Worcester County and other Central Massachusetts communities who have sustained injuries in slip and fall accidents caused by dangerous or hazardous property conditions. Call 617-232-5950 or contact us online to arrange a free consultation.