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Wet Floor Accidents

Massachusetts Attorney for Slip and Fall Claims

Slip and falls are some of the most notorious personal injury accidents that can take place. Although some of them result in only minor injuries, there are other scenarios where the victim can suffer serious injuries and consequences that may alter his or her life permanently. These can include broken bones and back injuries, for example. If you were injured in a wet floor accident that took place on someone else’s property, you can bring a personal injury lawsuit against the owner of the property as well as the person in control of the property to recover compensation for your injuries and damages. A dedicated Massachusetts premises liability lawyer at our firm is prepared to help you evaluate your situation and determine whether you have a legal right to compensation from a careless landowner.

Wet Floor Accidents in Massachusetts

There are many different ways that a wet floor accident can take place. One of the most common examples is in a supermarket where food items containing liquids may spill on the floor. If the spill is not addressed within a reasonable amount of time, the store can be held liable for your injuries resulting from a slip and fall accident. In other retail scenarios, the store operator may routinely mop the floor to keep it clean. If the operator fails to place a wet floor warning sign in the vicinity of the freshly mopped area, then customers won’t know to use caution when traversing the area and may suffer a slip and fall accident.

Another situation that occurs routinely in a cold weather state like Massachusetts is a wet floor resulting from snow, ice, or rain. This often happens in the entryway or exit of a business establishment. As patrons or guests walk in and out of the building, they may track moisture onto the floor, creating a slippery surface. An operator needs to be aware of this potential scenario and either address the situation by adding traction to the floor or placing signs warning guests that the floor may be slippery if it is wet. Slip and fall accidents can also involve pools or recreation areas, drinking fountains that leak, and soda machines with spilled ice or fluids on the floor nearby.

Seeking Compensation After a Wet Floor Accident

Under Massachusetts law, property owners have a general duty to guests to either fix a known dangerous condition or to provide a warning to guests about the dangerous condition. This includes conditions that they know about or should have known about through a reasonable inspection of the premises. If someone fails to fix a dangerous condition or notify the public, then this is considered a breach of that duty and can be grounds for a personal injury lawsuit. Establishing that the property owner or operator knew or should have known about the dangerous condition can be tricky. In some instances, the plaintiff will need to prove that the owner or operator had constructive notice of the dangerous condition, which would have given them enough time to resolve it. If a bottle of liquid falls in a supermarket and someone slips as a result only a few minutes later, for example, then the owner or operator may not be held liable because it could be unreasonable to assume that he or she would have identified the wet substance on the floor in that short window of time.

If you succeed in showing that the owner or operator failed to fix or warn against the dangerous condition, you must next show that this failure was the direct cause of your injuries. In many premises liability cases, the defendant may argue that the dangerous condition was open and obvious and that he or she should not be held liable for your injuries. It is important to be prepared to address any potential defenses that the defendant plans to assert, and a skilled premises liability lawyer can help.

The final phase of the litigation involves establishing the amount of damages that you are entitled to receive in the lawsuit, beginning with past and future medical expenses, missed wages, and other items causally related to the accident.

Meet With a Compassionate Slip and Fall Injury Lawyer in Massachusetts

We have seen firsthand how disruptive a slip and fall accident can be for the victim. We understand how important it is for you and your family to put this situation behind you as quickly as possible while ensuring that your legal rights are protected. A knowledgeable premises liability attorney at our firm is available to serve clients in areas around Boston, Cambridge, Waltham, Somerville, Lowell, Newton, Quincy, Dedham, Norwood, Brookline, and Peabody. Call us at  (800) 262-9200 or contact us online to schedule your free consultation.

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