Slip and Fall Accidents

When most people think of traumatic brain injuries (TBI), they first think of auto accidents as the leading cause of those injuries.  However, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) found that fall accidents are the leading cause of TBIs.  A traumatic brain injury is caused by a bump or blow to the head and affects the normal function of the brain.

In fact, the agency reported that 28% of all traumatic brain injuries were the results of falls.  People ages 75 and older have the highest rates of TBI-related hospitalizations and death.  In cold weather states like Michigan, a number of those are the result of slipping and falling due to icy conditions.

Brain injury victims who suffered their injuries in a slip and fall or trip and fall accident do have legal rights in Michigan.  Depending on where they fell and what caused them to fall, they may have a legal claim for compensation against a business owner, private residence owner, and even a governmental agency.  The damages in these cases can be substantial.

It is important to contact an experienced Michigan brain injury lawyer as soon as possible after the accident to investigate your case.   Our lawyers hire investigators to immediately go out and photograph any defective conditions, take measurements, and locate witnesses who saw the accident.  Waiting too long to hire a lawyer often means that important evidence is destroyed or defective conditions have been repaired, making it more difficult to prove and win your case.

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