Trip and Fall due to Extension Cord on the Ground

Trip and fall accidents are among the most common types of personal injury accidents. They can occur at any time, as long as a trip hazard is present. Common trip hazards include exposed wires on the ground, like extension cords. Trip and fall accidents caused by extension cords on the ground can potentially cause devastating injuries.

Were you or a member of your family injured due to a trip and fall accident caused by an extension cord that was left on the ground? If so, you might have grounds to file a lawsuit for the harm resulting from the trip and fall accident. Regardless of where the incident occurred, you could potentially sue the property owner.

For more information about your right to sue, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our law firm as soon as possible. Normandie Law Firm is a personal injury law firm with decades of experience representing all victims after all sorts of accidents, including trip and fall accidents. Our attorneys are more than ready to fight for your rights after your trip and fall accident claim and help you recover the compensation that you are owed. If you are ready to discuss your claim with our attorneys, contact us immediately.

Common Locations of Trip and Falls

Trip and fall accidents can happen practically anywhere. Some of the most common locations of trip and falls include the following:

• Grocery stores and supermarkets
• Department stores
• Retail stores (including big-box stores)
• Shopping malls
• Hardware stores
• Schools and universities
• Hospitals and clinics
• Parking lots
• Wedding venues and party venues, in general
• Private residences
• Churches and other places of worship
• Fairs and carnivals

Extension Cords Causing Trip and Falls and Injuries

Anything that is left on the floor can potentially cause a trip and fall accident. Extension cords are used in a number of settings. To ensure that extension cords do not present a hazard, property owners should ensure that they are flush against walls or even have the necessary cable covers. Any extension cord that is just left on the floor with real effort to conceal it, cover it, or warn guests of its presence can quickly cause a trip and fall accident that could lead to a number of injuries.

Some common trip and fall injuries include the following: knee injuries, ankle injuries, wrist injuries, hand injuries, fractures, sprains/strains, scrapes, bruises, and lacerations, for example. Regardless of the specific injuries resulting from your extension cord trip and fall accident, it is important that you explore the legal options available to you – you might have grounds to sue for the harm that you suffered in your trip and fall accident.

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Understanding Liability

Who is liable for the harm resulting from your trip and fall accident? Based on the details surrounding the incident, and the concept of premise liability, the property owner could be liable for the harm resulting from your accident. This is because all property owners owe their guests a duty of care – a duty to keep their premises safe. If property owners breach their duty of care and contribute to an accident that results in harm, then the property owner could be liable for the harm suffered.

In other words, property owners have a duty to ensure that their premises are free of any potential trip hazards. Therefore, they must routinely inspect their entire premises to identify and address hazards before an incident occurs. If a trip and fall occurs because of the property owner’s failure to identify/address a hazard, then the property owner will be liable for any resulting trip and fall injuries.

Your Right to Sue

Do you have the right to sue? As explained above, property owners could be liable for the harm that their guests suffer on their premises based on the concept of premise liability. That is, you could have the right to sue a negligent property owner if you were injured in a trip and fall accident. For more information about your right to sue, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our law firm as soon as possible.

Your Right to a Fair Compensation

If your extension cord trip and fall accident claim is successful, you could be eligible to recover monetary compensation for the harm that you suffered. What could your recover? Every trip and fall claim is different, but you could potentially be eligible to recover compensation for some of the following:

• Medical expenses
• Lost earnings
• Pain and suffering
• Punitive damages
• Legal expenses

How much compensation could you be eligible to receive? The type and amount of compensation that you could ultimately recover will be strictly based on the details surrounding your lawsuit (including the severity/permanency of your injuries, the costs associated with your medical care, etc.). For more information about the type and amount of compensation that you could be eligible to receive, do not hesitate to contact our experts immediately. Our lawyers are committed to helping you recover the highest amount of compensation available for your trip and fall claim.

What Should You Do?

If you were injured in a trip and fall accident, regardless of the specific cause, it is essential that you act accordingly to ensure that you can eventually pursue a trip and fall lawsuit. Consider the recommendations listed below:

• Take photos of all your injuries
• Take photos of the scene of the accident
• Seek medical care immediately
• Report your trip and fall accident to the property owner
• Identify any surveillance cameras that might have captured the incident
• Speak to witnesses and collect their contact information
• Gather all medical records
• Gather all records of lost wages (if applicable)
• Find an experienced trip and fall attorney to help you start the legal process against the property owner

Contact Our Law Firm Today

Were you injured in a trip and fall accident caused by an extension cord on the ground? If so, it is important that you seek legal assistance immediately as you might have grounds to file an injury claim. Here at Normandie Law Firm, our lawyers are ready to represent you and fight for your rights after your trip and fall. Our experts are ready to guide you every step of the way and fight for your right to be fairly compensated for the harm that you suffered. If you are ready to discuss your claim with our lawyers, do not hesitate to contact the experts at our law firm immediately.

We offer free legal services – including free consultations and free second opinions – during which our clients will have access to all the information that they need to either start or continue their claims. You can be sure that our lawyers will answer all your questions and address all your concerns. If you would like to benefit from our free legal services, do not hesitate to contact us immediately.

At our firm, we offer a Zero-Fee guarantee, so you will never have to worry about paying upfront legal fees for any of our legal services. We also work on a strict contingency structure; therefore, our clients will not be responsible for paying legal fees until after reaching a positive claim outcome. If you don’t win, you simply will not have to pay anything.

If you are ready to discuss your claim with our trip and fall lawsuit attorneys, do not hesitate to contact us as soon as possible.

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