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KANSAS CITY SLIP & FALL INJURIES ATTORNEY
Slips, trips and falls injuries make up the majority of general industry accidents in Kansas City and nationwide. According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), slips, trips and falls account for 15 percent of all accidental deaths, and are second only to motor vehicles as a cause of fatalities. Each year, over 540,000 slip-and-fall injuries require hospital care, and over 300,000 of such injuries are disabling. Forty percent of all general-liability claims were slip-and-fall related. If you, or your loved one, experienced a slip, trip or fall accident or death as a result of the negligence of another contact Attorney T.Morton now for your free consultation today (913.602.7288 or FORM).
Injuries
Many injuries may occur due to the negligence of another. Some possible injuries include:
Negligence
When you are a guest on another's property there are duties that the owner/operator owes to you (premises liability). For example, shopping malls, grocery stores, schools, a friends home, gas stations, your place of employment, etc...all owe you duty when you enter their establishment. Negligence is when the other party falls short of their duty to you, or your loved one, and as a result causes injury or death. The same instances of negligent behavior that can cause a slip, fall or trip include:
What might you be entitled to?
Slips, trips and falls injuries make up the majority of general industry accidents in Kansas City and nationwide. According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), slips, trips and falls account for 15 percent of all accidental deaths, and are second only to motor vehicles as a cause of fatalities. Each year, over 540,000 slip-and-fall injuries require hospital care, and over 300,000 of such injuries are disabling. Forty percent of all general-liability claims were slip-and-fall related. If you, or your loved one, experienced a slip, trip or fall accident or death as a result of the negligence of another contact Attorney T.Morton now for your free consultation today (913.602.7288 or FORM).
Injuries
Many injuries may occur due to the negligence of another. Some possible injuries include:
- Spinal cord injuries - A sudden blow to the spine or cut to the spine can cause permanent damage, and cannot be cured. Such an injury can cause permanent loss of strength, sensation, and function below the site of the injury.
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) - Traumatic Brain Injury is caused by a violent blow to the head resulting in dysfunction. Such an injury can impact sleep, emotions/mood, thinking/remembering and physical ability.
- Damage to organs - A catastrophic accident, causing damage to your organs, are not always visible but, can require immediate, extensive medical attention. Further, injuries to internal organs can be life threatening. Organs commonly damaged are the spleen, liver, kidneys, bowels, lungs, heart or aorta.
- Death - Immediate or delayed death, caused by catastrophic accidents, happen all too frequently. Should your loved one be involved in catastrophe it is possible that they will have a shortened lifespan and require ongoing assistance to live.
Negligence
When you are a guest on another's property there are duties that the owner/operator owes to you (premises liability). For example, shopping malls, grocery stores, schools, a friends home, gas stations, your place of employment, etc...all owe you duty when you enter their establishment. Negligence is when the other party falls short of their duty to you, or your loved one, and as a result causes injury or death. The same instances of negligent behavior that can cause a slip, fall or trip include:
- Failure to remove/prevent injury
- Inaction when risk is known
- Exposed wires
- Floors in disrepair
What might you be entitled to?
- Medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Future earnings
- Mental anguish
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of consortium (in the case of a spouse)
The selection of T.Morton, and her personal injury team, is an important one and should not be taken lightly. We are dedicated to you and your case. We offer a competitive fee structure for winning your case. Attorney T. Morton, slip and fall lawyer, will help you through the process and assists you in getting the compensation you deserve. Contact us for your free consultation 913.602.7288 or complete this FORM.
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