Slip and fall incidents may seem like fodder for cartoon punchlines, but the reality is they can result in serious and debilitating injuries, particularly when they happen to the elderly or people with previous conditions. Slip and falls may also be due to the negligence of another. In such a situation, it may be wise to contact an expert slip and fall attorney at 617-787-3700.
On January 10, 2014, Michael Laine sustained serious injuries when he slipped and fell while trying to fill his gas at a Speedway in Dover, Delaware. At the time of the fall, freezing rain was falling and ice was accumulating on the ground. Laine initiated a lawsuit that claimed that the Speedway either should have warned customers about the conditions or not opened in the fist place.
Now, four years after the fact, the Delaware Supreme Court has dismissed his claim, citing Delaware’s “continuing storm” doctrine, which allows businesses to wait until a storm ends before being responsible for clearing ice and snow. Laine’s suit claimed that either the continuing storm doctrine should not have applied to the facts of his fall, or that Delaware should abandon the doctrine altogether. In the end, however, the Court decided that the doctrine does in fact apply and will not be abandoned at this point.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a slip and fall, or has been injured as the result of icy or snowy conditions, you may be entitled to significant monetary relief. Act now and contact one of our expert snow and ice accident attorneys here at the Law Offices of Gilbert R. Hoy, Jr. and Affiliates to discuss your potential claim. Call our expert injury attorney specialists today at 617-787-3700 or email us at info@gilhoylaw.com for your free and private consultation. Your needs are our top priority!
