Extension Cord Trip And Fall Injury Lawyer

Trip and fall injuries account for more emergency room visits than other accidents. Many feel that the reason for the countless trip and fall incidents each year is that they can occur almost anywhere. Victims of trip and fall incidents report that they fell at a hotel or motel, in a city park, at the library, an office building, or the home of a friend or relative. Sadly, one of the most common hazards that cause these injury accidents is a simple extension cord left in a hallway or across a walkway.

Patrons of stores and restaurants typically are not looking for a small hazard like an extension cord as they walk to their table for dinner, browse the latest fashion trends, or look for a good book to read. Even during the holiday season, when countless homes and venues use numerous extension cords for holiday lights and other decorations that require power, the average person rarely thinks about added care to look for and navigate around these common trip and fall hazards.

If you or a loved one recently suffered an extension cord trip and fall injury incident, you know that even as small as an extension cord is, the devastation it causes can be significant. You could now be wondering and worrying about how you will cover the cost of medical care for the injuries sustained and supplement your household budget if the injuries you sustained will keep you from working. Fortunately, the answers to these issues and many others are just a phone call away. The team at Kenmore Law Group can be reached 24/7 to help you understand the legal rights of a personal injury victim and how our exceptionally dedicated team of legal professionals can assist you in overcoming the financial hardships of an extension cord trip and fall injury.

In addition to the information provided on your initial call to our office, we hope you will accept our offer for a free consultation with a lawyer experienced in handling extension cord trip and fall injury lawsuits. After you share the details of your injury incident with our expert, they will explain the legal merit of your claim and if you have grounds for an extension cord trip and fall injury lawsuit. With this valuable information, you can weigh your options and decide if a lawsuit is the best way to meet your immediate and long-term needs. But please know you will never be obligated to hire Kenmore Law Group or pursue any legal action. Our goal is to ensure that all personal injury victims have the information and resources to take the action they deserve if negligence causes injuries. However, you must contact our staff rapidly, as there is a time limit to file a claim if you wish to seek compensation via an extension cord trip and fall injury lawsuit.

Trip And Fall Safety Hazards Could Be All Around You
Most people give little thought to extension cords. They are typically used for a short time in a space that does not regularly require power or a place that suddenly needs to provide much more power. You might use extension cords if you are decorating your home or yard for the holidays or want to operate an electric device like a movie projector outside for a special event. But as a rule, extension cords are used infrequently, so we are not attuned to looking for them and the hazards they can create. So, it comes as a shock to realize that these cords are used all around you in many other applications and in places like:

• Supermarkets and food stores
• Farmers markets
• Department stores
• Shopping malls
• Hardware stores
• Big box stores
• Office buildings
• Schools
• Libraries
• Medical care facilities
• City buildings
• Places of worship
• Car washes
• Food truck venues
• Outdoor events like fairs and carnivals
• Parking lots and other parking facilities
• Campgrounds
• Hotels
• Resorts
• Marinas

These are only a small sampling of the locations where an extension cord could be in use to supplement the power supply that exists. You are likely walking around dozens of extension cords daily. And each of those cords could be a trip and fall hazard if you are unaware that they are underfoot and require added care and attention to navigate safely.

Who Could Be Liable For My Extension Cord Trip And Fall Injuries?
Premises liability laws govern the care that a property owner or business owner must take to ensure the safety of guests or patrons. The guidelines explain how private and public property owners and their staff must eliminate common safety hazards and work within set specifications to protect the safety of everyone on the property. Duty of care defines the level of care that must be provided when inspecting for safety issues or is a hazard is reported or found by the owner or their staff.

It states the level of care must be at least equal to what the average prudent person would do in a similar situation. Simply put, you can think of how you might handle a common safety issue like an extension cord left on the floor in a walkway to understand what is expected of staff members under duty of care. If you find an extension cord on the floor in your home that is in a traffic path, you would remove it or cover it so that it is not a trip and fall hazard.

That is also what is required under duty of care. If the staff at a facility fails to take this common and appropriate action or does not take action promptly when the hazard is discovered, they can be deemed negligent in their duty of care. Furthermore, if that negligence is later found to have caused or contributed to a guest suffering a trip and fall injury, the property owner could be held financially liable for the victim’s losses and expenses due to their injuries. Please contact Kenmore Law Group to discuss how negligence could have been a factor in your extension cord trip and fall injuries and if you have grounds for a lawsuit to seek compensation for your losses.

What Is The Average Value Of An Extension Cord Trip And Fall Injury Lawsuit?
After suffering injuries that could have created costly medical expenses and made it difficult or impossible to earn a living, you are sure to want more information about the potential value of an extension cord trip and fall injury lawsuit. The first piece of vital information to know is that there are no predetermined values for these cases, Instead, the amount of compensation sought by your lawsuit will be determined by compiling all your allowable expenses and losses.

Working with your Kenmore Law Group legal team, you will gather all documentation to support the amount demanded, which can include but is not always limited to:

• The replacement cost of any personal property that was damaged or destroyed in the extension cord trip and fall injury incident
• The cost of all legal fees related to the preparation, filing, and litigating of the extension cord trip and fall injury lawsuit
• The victims lost income if their injuries prevented them from working at their current job until they completely recovered or if they missed work to attend essential medical appointments related to the injuries
• All current and projected future medical expenses related to the care of the injuries suffered, including any rehabilitation, the cost of essential medical devices, and prescribed medication

In cases where the injuries will require a lengthy recovery process, it is common to seek added compensation for the victim’s pain and suffering. Because this is not a documented amount, your Kenmore Law Group legal team will guide you in selecting a reasonable amount based on recently resolved cases with similar details and recovery programs.

How Long Do I Have To File An Extension Cord Trip And Fall Injury Lawsuit?
Victims of personal injuries are given two years to file their claims with the court. The time limit begins on the date of the injuries and there are very few exceptions made that would provide longer than two years to file a claim with the court. If the victim fails to seek legal assistance and file their claim before the time limit expires, they will likely lose the ability to seek compensation for their losses and expenses via a lawsuit. Please contact Kenmore Law Group to discuss the time needed to prepare and file your case before it is too late.

No Upfront Legal Fees Or Expenses
When you work with Kenmore Law Group, you will be pleased to learn that the firm never requires any upfront legal fees that could add to your financial stress and worries. Instead, we only get paid for our work and reimbursed for the investment made in preparing your case once the matter is resolved and you have the compensation needed to cover your legal costs and other expenses. This simple payment policy ensures that all personal injury victims have access to the expert legal services they need to secure the compensation that is owed to them.

Finally, you owe Kenmore Law Group nothing if our extension cord trip and fall injury lawyer fails to win your case and get you the funds needed to cover our fees and expenses. This pledge demonstrates our confidence level in winning every case we handle and our dedication to doing what is best for our clients. Please reach out to our staff today to explore your options.