5 Tips to Avoid a Winter Slip & Fall in Pennsylvania

Posted on Jan 28, 2012

In a report from Go Erie, winter weather in Pennsylvania can keep emergency rooms busy with serious injuries resulting from a slip and fall. Some of the injuries that are more common include fractured wrists, back pain, and head injuries.

Here are 5 tips that can help you avoid becoming the victim of a winter slip and fall in Pennsylvania: 

• wear appropriate footwear (such as nonslip or neoprene soles);
• keep walkways clear of any ice or snow;
• be cautious and alert while walking;
• older adults should use a cane or walker; and
• try to break your fall if you can (which can prevent more severe injuries). 

Although you can make every effort possible to avoid a slip and fall, there is still the chance that the negligence of another could lead to one. If an owner fails to maintain their property or fails to correct a hazardous condition, they could be held liable.

To learn if you have a legitimate case worth pursuing, you should consult immediately with a Pennsylvania slip and fall attorney. An attorney will:  

• examine the details of your case;
• determine if someone else may potentially be held liable; and
• explain what your next step should be. 

Help from a Pennsylvania Slip and Fall Attorney

If you have been severely injured as a result of a slip and fall, you shouldn’t have to suffer and pay for expensive medical bills that were caused by another person’s negligence. Contact a Pennsylvania slip and fall attorney at White & Williams LLP today. We will provide a free, no obligation consultation on your case – 1-877-944-8396.

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