In order for a victim to win a slip-and-fall lawsuit, they must be able to prove that the property owner was negligent in the way they maintained the premises. This may be as simple as proving that there should not have been water on the stairs. But in other cases, it may require a more thorough investigation into the property history to establish there were unreasonably dangerous conditions that resulted in the slip and fall injuries. While filing a personal injury lawsuit may seem daunting, our expert slip and fall lawyers and team of personal injury attorneys here at our Boston, Massachusetts law firm will be able to help guide you through this complicated litigation process.
A United States postal worker who slipped on a wet stairway at a post office and sustained a torn ligament will be paid $21,000 by the government. Chief Judge Christopher C. Conner of the Middle District of Pennsylvania ordered the United States to compensate James Starry Jr. for past medical expenses arising out of his negligence claim against the government. In the opinion issued by Chief Judge Conner, he noted the post office did not have a mat on its front staircase. This apparently was enough to prove that the United States was liable for negligence. The post office had an affirmative duty to protect Mr. Starry against known and reasonably discoverable dangers and they failed to do so.
If you or a loved one have been injured after slipping and falling, you may be entitled to substantial compensation for your physical injuries, as well as any emotional trauma and financial hardship caused by the accident. Please contact one of the expert Boston slip and fall attorneys at the Law Offices of Gilbert R. Hoy, Jr. and Affiliates right away at 617-787-3700 or email us at info@gilhoylaw.com. An attorney will be here 24/7 for you to learn more about your legal options in a free and confidential consultation. Your needs are our top priority!
