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Slip and Fall Accidents in Oregon
Catastrophic Slip and Fall Accidents in Oregon
If you have suffered a serious slip and fall accident, you could have severe injuries that may even be catastrophic in some cases.
These types of conditions can occur in businesses, offices, homes, schools, parking lots, grocery stores, restaurants, and more. If negligence can be proven in a catastrophic slip and fall injury, you may be eligible for compensation in an Oregon personal injury lawsuit.
There are many causes of slip and fall accidents that may
cause catastrophic injuries, especially to the elderly:
Torn carpeting
Poor lighting
Wet or slippery floors
Changes or breaks in flooring
Broken or narrow stairs
Cracked sidewalks
Potholes
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At The Herron Law Firm we charge 1/3 of all sums collected if the case is settled before filing a personal injury claim in court. If we take your case, the Herron Law Firm will advance all expenses associated with negotiating, prooving or fighting your case.
Slip and fall accidents are common, but to obtain compensation in a personal injury lawsuit, you need a good attorney such as The Herron Law Firm to prove three things:
Negligence:These cases usually hinge upon proving negligence by a party, such as a business owner, landlord, city government, etc. The plaintiff must show that the negligent party engaged in a lack of proper care that caused the danger that led to the injury. For example, if a store clerk mops the linoleum floor and fails to put out wet floor signs, this is a lack of reasonable care that could lead to a serious injury.
Knowledge:In a slip and fall case, the plaintiff usually can only be found negligent if they were aware or should have been aware of the hazard. This knowledge may be proven through legal discovery where The Herron Law Firm requests documents and video footage to build the case.
Reasonable expectation:State law also states that plaintiffs can show that the defendant should have reasonably expected an accident to occur because of certain conditions. While this does make it more possible to win a slip and fall case, proving that a defendant should have reasonably expected an accident to occur is difficult at best.
What Injuries Are Common With Slip and Fall Accidents:
If you or a loved one slipped and fell and suffered a severe injury on another party’s property, you could be eligible for compensation for your injuries and damages. The Herron Law Firm offers a free consultation on these cases. Their attorneys can quickly determine if your slip and fall case is strong and roughly how much you could expect in compensation.
