Premise Liability-Slip and Fall
Rhode Island Premise Liability
- Slip and Fall Accidents
- Drownings
- Swimming Pool Accidents
- Injuries to Children
- Falling Merchandise
- Dog Bites
- Evacuation Injuries
- Elevator/Escalator Accidents
- Assault
- Homicide
- Construction Site Accidents
- Work Injuries
Property owners, businesses and landlords are obligated to provide a safe and secure environment for visitors, customers and invited guests. When a victim is seriously injured or killed in an accident caused by negligence or an unsafe condition, a property owner can and should be held responsible.
Attorney DelSignore can help you obtain the following when you are injured at a business premise or on an unsafe propertly
- Obtain money for lost wages
- Medical expenses
- Pain and suffering
- Scarring
- Future earnings
Rhode Island Injury Lawyer Michael DelSignore represents clients in premise liability claims in communities throughout Rhode Island, including Warwick, Newport and Providence.
Rhode Island Slip and Fall Accidents
Falls cause 1 out of every 5 injury-related deaths in Rhode Island, according to the Department of Health. Falls are a leading cause of traumatic brain injury and can be especially devastating for older adults.
More than one-third of adults over the age of 65 will suffer a fall this year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. About 16,000 will die and more than 1.8 million will be treated in the emergency room. Hip fractures and head trauma are the leading cause of serious injury.
Rhode Island accident attorney Michael DelSignore represents clients who have been injured in falls on business property. Common causes of falls include:
- Wet or slippery floors
- Missing or loose handrails
- Inadequate lighting
- Cracked or uneven pavement
- Dark or faulty stairwells
- Loose or torn rugs or carpeting
- Sidewalk or walkway hazards
- Construction accidents
- Work accidents
Anyone who is injured on business property should consult a Rhode Island accident lawyer right away. Property owners frequently attempt to repair or correct conditions that led to an accident -- documenting the causes of your injury will be an important step in obtaining the compensation you deserve. If you have been injured in a Rhode Island fall accident, or accident on business property, contact the Law Offices of Michael DelSignore today for a free and confidential appointment to discuss your rights.