Premises Liability

Salt and de-icing chemicals can help prevent slips and falls in icy New Hampshire winters by removing slippery snow, ice, and sleet from sidewalks and steps. However, using these chemicals improperly not only prevents them from working, but it can also pollute local drinking water sources. The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (DES) recommends keeping the following tips in mind when using salt or de-icing chemicals this winter.

• Plow, shovel, or blow snow instead of waiting for salt or chemicals to “burn” it off. Remove as much snow as you can from walkways before applying any salt or de-icers.
• Read labels carefully and use the proper salt or de-icing chemicals for weather conditions. Rock salt, for instance, will not work if the temperature is under 15 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Wetting salt with brine before applying it can help you spread it more evenly and prevent it from bouncing off of paths or stairs. Read the directions on your salt or spreader for more information.
• Some de-icers are designed to be applied before snow or ice accumulate. Pay attention to weather reports and use these ahead of time if appropriate. Applying them before a storm can reduce by up to 30 percent the amount you’ll need to clean a parking lot, walkway, or stairs. Try to time application so that maximum melting occurs before plows arrive.

New Hampshire property owners have a responsibility to protect visitors from hidden dangers or to warn them about the risks of a slip and fall. If you’ve been hurt in a slip and fall accident, the experienced New Hampshire premises liability attorneys at Tenn And Tenn, P.A. can help. For a free and confidential telephone consultation, call us today at (603) 624-3700, or call our toll-free Injury Helpline at 1(888) 511-1010.

Slip and fall injuries can occur anywhere – in another person’s home, in a grocery store, or on steps or sidewalks. If you slip and fall on someone else’s property in New Hampshire, keep these tips in mind for handling the situation.

• First, seek medical help for your injuries. If the injury is severe, you may need to call 911 or a local emergency number. Some slip and fall injuries, such as bruises, may take several days to appear. If you begin to have trouble after your fall, contact your healthcare provider right away.
• File an accident report as soon as possible. An accident report will preserve the details of your slip and fall, making it easier to protect your rights after the fall occurs. If you have a camera and can do so safely, take pictures of the place you fell, including any spills or other hazards.
• Contact an experienced personal injury lawyer to discuss your New Hampshire slip and fall case, especially if you have lost time from work, have significant medical bills resulting from your injuries, or have any questions about your rights. An experienced slip and fall lawyer can help you figure out who is responsible for your accident and what steps you should take to seek available compensation for your injuries. Since New Hampshire laws differ depending on whether your employer, a government entity, or another person or organization was responsible for maintaining the place where the accident occurred, it makes sense to call a slip and fall lawyer as soon as possible after your accident to fully protect your rights.

Slip and fall injuries range from mild to severe. Even mild injuries can result in disruption of your everyday life, work, and hobbies. The experienced New Hampshire premises liability attorneys at Tenn And Tenn, P.A. can help you deal with the aftermath of a slip and fall and hold negligent parties accountable for your injuries. Call Tenn And Tenn, P.A. today at 1-888-511-1010 for a free consultation.

Sporting events aren’t often thought of as places of potential injury for spectators. However, according to a recent www.boston.com article, an incident involving a race car and a group of onlookers ended in personal injury when the race car driver lost control of his vehicle and landed in the pit area where spectators were present. While the unpredictability of some events such as race car driving lends itself to an increased probability of injury occurring, that injury is never expected to befall spectators like this one did. Reportedly, only two men were hurt during the crash, with the most serious injury being a broken leg. Both men were expected to fully recover.

When we enter another person’s home, a place of business, or a public venue, such as a race track, we assume liability for injuries that we accidentally cause on our own, but we are certainly not liable for injuries that result from another person’s negligence. Property owners are responsible for ensuring the safety of their visitors, and for reasonably making those visitors aware of any potential hazards that may cause them injury during their visit. In the event that a property owner is found to have been negligent in properly safeguarding the safety of guests, that property owner may be held liable for damages resulting from injuries sustained, particularly those damages associated with the costs of medical treatment, and sometimes even including wages lost as a result of injuries.

At Tenn And Tenn, P.A, our New Hampshire premises liability lawyers will examine the circumstances under which you sustained injury, and help determine whether or not a negligent property owner failed to reasonably protect you from potential hazards. If you have been injured and you believe the premises owner is at least partially to blame, don’t hesitate to contact an experienced Manchester personal injury attorney at Tenn And Tenn, P.A. For more information and a free consultation of your New Hampshire premises liability case, please call us today at 1-888-511-1010.