Personal Injury

At Allen Nwuchukwu Law Firm we are dedicated to helping injury victims deal with the complications of insurance and injury law. Being unable to work because of an accident means you are unable to live your life as you deserve and should be compensated for your injuries.

Some areas of Personal Injuries would include but not limit to:

• • • • Motor Vehicle Accidents
      • Pedestrians Accidents
      • Bicycle Accidents
      • Slip & Fall
      • Medical Malpractice
      • Dog Bites
      • and more

One of our specialties is Slip and Fall Accidents.

Slip and fall accidents can cause various injuries, such as torn ligaments, broken bones and even neck and spinal injuries.
If you have suffered harm because of a slip or fall that was not your fault, you could be entitled to recover damages for the pain and suffering you have experienced.

Slips and falls can happen in various ways, such as:

• • • • Slips on snow and ice
      • Slips on wet floors
      • Trips over cables or loose/uneven flooring
      • Falls caused by potholes
      • Trips caused by bad lighting
      • Etc.

Typically the owner or occupier being a person/company/city of a premises has a responsibility to make sure any visitors are safe from hazards that could potentially cause an injury.

During winter it is common to slip on snow and ice. Occupiers and owners have a responsibility to make their premises are reasonably safe for the general public. Clearing snow and ice from sidewalks, parking lots and other areas that may be accessed by visitors is required. If an occupier or owner fails to do this they could be at fault for your injuries.

Evidence will be vital in proving prove that an occupier or owner is liable for your injuries. You sould follow the below list to ensure a successful case:

• • • • Take photos of the scene of the accident
      • Take the names and contact details of anyone who witnessed the accident
      • Report the accident to the owner or occupier of the premises
      • Photograph and keep the footwear you were wearing at the time of the accident
      • Visit a Doctor and follow their advice
      • Most Importantly Contact a Lawyer. A lawyer will be able to assess and advise whether or not you are eligible to receive compensation.

You could be entitled to recover damages for your pain and suffering, lost wages or income, out of pocket expenses, future care costs and diminished capacity for work.