Phoenix Slip and Fall Injury Attorneys
Attorney Representation in Phoenix, Arizona Since 1996
Prevent Fall Accidents in Your Home
If a person slips and falls in your home, you can be liable and have a claim filed against you for an Arizona slip and fall case. If you are at another person's home and you hurt yourself, you may have a claim against the homeowner. As Arizona slip and fall lawyers, we handle many claims where people have fallen at another person’s home.
Most slip and fall claims are based on accidents that occurred at grocery stores, malls, retail shops, parks, and other commonplace areas; however, there are still many claims brought against a homeowner for a dangerous condition which results in an injury. Most times what this means is that you would file a claim with the homeowner's insurance of the homeowner. This is why we all have homeowner's insurance. Slip and fall accidents happen more often than what most people probably think when they are at another's home. To keep you and your loved ones safe as well as visitors who come to your home, here are a number of household safety tips to remember. These are good tips to remember as well if you are visiting another person's home.
Proper Home Design
Aesthetic value should not be the only factor taken into consideration when choosing a design for your home; safety must also play a big role. Stairways should always be installed with hand rails on both sides to prevent falls. The bathroom, which is probably the most slip-prone area of the house, should have grab bars for the shower and an armrest for the toilet. At the very least, you should notify a person if there is water on the floor area. A well-lit home also helps in avoiding such accidents by not hampering your vision. Many times light bulbs will go out and a dark-lit home can present itself as a dangerous situation for others, especially when they are not familiar with your home.
Don’t Leave a Child Unattended
Children are very much susceptible to fall injuries and should not be left alone. If you go to someone else's home, make sure you know if the home is baby proofed or not for your child.
Health Factor
Health and nutrition can be a factor in a fall accident. Poor vision and old age for instance can make a person more prone to fall injuries. Make sure to evaluate your current condition and that of your loved ones living with you. After doing this, you will be able to better plan out on how to prevent fall accidents from happening. When you go to visit another person's home, make sure you have a good idea of the layout of the home. If the home has a complicated layout, as the homeowner they should discuss with the visitor what dangerous conditions to be careful of while at the home.
Be Organized
Keep away boxes, wires, or any other object that could block walkways and result in a fall accident. Being organized will not only remove potential hazards, but will also make your home a better place to live in. If you fall in someone's home because of wires that are hanging out or steps that have boxes on them or falling boxes, you have legal rights and options.
Contact a Phoenix Slip and Fall Accident Attorney
As Phoenix slip and fall accident attorneys, we are all too familiar with the serious injuries that are caused to innocent people. Although many claims for slip and falls occur outside the home, there are many dangerous areas of peoples’ homes that they owe a duty to their invitee to let them know about when they enter the home. A fall accident can cause severe bodily harm and result in expensive medical bills. Compensation is a big help in covering such expenses and can only be received after a successful pursuit of such a claim. Choosing the right Phoenix slip and fall accident lawyer is an essential part of winning a slip and fall case. Mark Breyer of Breyer Law Offices is a certified personal injury and wrongful death specialist, a distinction which only a small percentage of attorneys have attained in Arizona. For a free consultation call (602) 267-1280.
