Rockford area weather can often mean slippery conditions. A slip and fall accident can occur as a result of snow or ice, or it can occur as a result of a tripping hazard on someone’s property. Falls can happen inside or outside a building and be caused by such conditions as bad flooring, wet floors, poorly lighted steps, or, in the case of outdoor accidents, weather-related or hidden hazards.
If you experience a slip and fall accident in or around the Rockford area, you should try to determine what made you fall and whether it could have been anticipated and prevented. If anyone saw you fall, be sure you get the names and addresses of all witnesses. Try to note the conditions in the area. Was the lighting poor? Was there some substance that made you slip? If you did slip because of something on the floor, try to obtain a sample. Also, try to get pictures of the area. Report any such accident to the manager or owner and insist that they make a record of it.
The Rockford Slip and Fall Accident Lawyers at VanDerGinst Law will examine your case free of charge. There is never an attorney fee unless we win money for you.
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