Child Slip and Fall Accidents

While children have the tendency to not be aware of the dangers of falling down and hurting themselves, sometimes there are dangers that are not your child's fault but the fault of an individual who neglected a hazard. If you are on someone else's private property or public property, you have the right to pursue compensation for your injuries. In most cases, the business or property owner are responsible for any injury that occurs on their property. When encountered with this type of accident it is important to contact an Arizona Personal Injury Lawyer as soon as possible so a frivolous lawsuit cannot be named. In the Tempe, Mesa, Scottsdale and Phoenix area there have been many lawsuits were compensation was awarded to cover the injuries of a slip and fall accident.

Children's bodies are small and less developed which makes them more susceptible to sever injuries. There are many possible dangers in an individual's home or public property that can possess a hazard that injures your child. Some of the different types of hazards that can injure your child include:

Where Slip and Falls Can Occur

• Potholes
• Wet floor
• Unbalanced flooring
• Adverse weather conditions such as ice, rain, snow etc.
• Unattended spilled or fallen items
• Poorly lit walkways and stairs
• Uneven sidewalks

Depending on the severity of the fall, the injuries to your child can be numerous. Some injuries can take a few days to heal, other types of more serious injuries can take months. These injuries can result in thousands of dollars in hospital bills and even physical therapy bills. Some examples of the types of injuries that can occur to your child include:

Types of Injuries

• Broken bones
• Bruises/ Scarring
• Brain Damage
• Spinal Cord Injury/ Paralysis
• Death

If your child's slip and fall accident occurred in a public building or a public parking lot, an accident report should be filed at the time of the accident as soon as possible. Some other examples of the types of steps that should be taken in the event of an accident include:

What to do if a slip and fall accident has occurred

• Write down a description of the fall, what caused it, and if there was no indication of a present danger
• The date, time and location of the fall
• A list of witnesses and contact information and statements confirming what happened at the time of the accident
• If possible take photos of the occurrence and where it occurred.
• If your child is physically injured, seek immediate medical attention in order to substantiate your claim


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