Burial Site Slip And Fall Attorney

Few things are more difficult than the loss of a loved one. You know that the pain will linger long after the burial, but you hope you will find some peace after this final respectful tribute. Sadly, not only could the pain of your loss linger for months, but also the pain of a burial site slip and fall accident injury.

It can be challenging to focus on your surroundings when you are seated next to the grave of a loved one. The service and thoughts of that persona can consume your attention. However, this should not come as a surprise to anyone who has been in this position or the staff who are handling the funeral service and the burial of your loved one. These professionals work with the bereaved family and friends every day. And they should have a very clear understanding of the distracted and overwhelmed feeling their clients are experiencing.

As the client of a funeral home or a cemetery, you would think their first concern would be the safety of every person attending the burial. As such, they should take great pains to ensure everyone’s safety from trip and fall, slip and fall accidents, injuries from falling objects, or even assault incidents. But that is not always the case. Some cemeteries and funeral directors are not as dedicated as others, nor do they grasp their legal obligation under premise liability and duty of care. The result is often an unsuspecting loved one of the deceased suffering a burial site slip and fall accident injury.

If you have suffered a slip and fall injury at the recent burial of a friend or loved one, please get in touch with the staff at Normandie Law Firm immediately. Our team is here to provide you with vital legal guidance and information as you navigate this particularly painful time. We can be reached 24/7 to ensure you never need to suffer through a night of worry about paying costly medical bills or what to do when you cannot work and earn an income during your recovery period. In addition, we are glad to offer you a free consultation with an expert burial site slip and fall attorney to discuss the details of your incident and determine if you have grounds for a burial site slip and fall accident injury lawsuit. Please reach out to our office today to learn more.

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What Makes A Burial Site So Hazardous?
When you think of a burial site, the image could be of a large green carpet with many chairs for mourners. There could also be a sizeable tent-like structure covering the area. But you are not getting a clear image of what is under the carpet. The funeral director and cemetery staff make a great effort to present the burial site in the least upsetting manner possible. You don’t want to think of your loved one in a hole in the ground. But that is what is under the green carpet, along with a mound of soil that will be used to fill the hole.

While the carpet and chairs can add to the appearance of a safe and serene setting, they can also obscure the grave’s edge and the pile of soil. So, it is possible for a mourning loved one to walk too close to the edge, especially after the casket has been lowered. And this is only one of the hazards that could cause you to suffer a slip and fall injury while burying a loved one. Other burial site slip and fall hazards include:

• Exposed tree roots that cause you to slip and fall as you approach the burial site
• Head or foot stones that are set at ground level but could be overgrown with grass and hard to see as you approach the burial site
• Leaves, cut grass, tree trimmings, or other debris left on the ground near the site of your loved one’s grave
• Loose, damaged, or moist carpet that is placed near the burial site
• Tools or other hazards that were left under the carpet
• Moist or overly soft soil that causes the grave to cave in when a mourner steps near the edge of the grave

All of these hazards can exist at any burial site that is not being adequately maintained and monitored by the cemetery staff or funeral home that owns it. Unfortunately, these hazards can be challenging for a loved one to see as they come to pay their last respects and search for closure after losing a loved one.

The Obligation Of Funeral Home Or Cemetery Staff At A Burial Site
When you plan the burial of a loved one, the last thing on your mind is the safety of family and friends as they come to pay their last respects. This is because you expect the cemetery staff or the funeral home, if they own the cemetery, to ensure the safety of all guests on the property. This is also a right all consumers have when working with a business, thanks to premises liability and duty of care laws.

While you do not need to know the name of the law, you understand that the party responsible for the care of the property should ensure it is safe for guests, such as those mourning the loss of a loved one. It is also assumed that these professionals are well aware of how they should perform certain tasks to ensure the safety of guests at a burial. So, you assume they are doing their jobs and providing a safe environment for your loved one’s burial.

Under duty of care guidelines, the care that must be provided is equal to what the average prudent person would deliver. Even though the setting is quite different from the space that you or a friend might have at home, the idea of common sense applies to both. You would ensure that the carpet in an outdoor seating area is adequately secured, and the cemetery staff should act in the same manner. Likewise, if you know an area is very wet and the soil is soft, you would provide a means of keeping people away from the space. The staff at the cemetery should also follow that line of common sense if the soil at the burial site is soft and could cave in.

When Duty Of Care Is Ignored
If the staff at the cemetery did not make every effort to keep you and other mourners safe during the burial of your loved one, they could be negligent in their duty of care. And if that negligence is determined to have caused or contributed to your burial site slip and fall accident injuries, the property owner or staff could be liable for your losses and expenses. If this sounds too confusing to sort through now, please know that your Normandie Law Firm burial site slip and fall attorney will explain it all in detail at your free consultation.

How Much Is A Burial Site Slip And Fall Lawsuit Worth?
The value of your lawsuit will be based on the actual losses and expenses you suffered due to your injuries. The staff at Normandie Law Firm will assist you in compiling all allowable costs, including:

• All current and future medical costs to treat your slip and fall injuries
• The value of any personal property damaged or destroyed in the slip and fall incident
• Your lost wages if the injuries prevented you from immediately returning to work
• Legal fees and expenses from Normandie Law Firm for the preparation, filing, and litigation of your burial site slip and fall lawsuit

If your injuries are severe and recovery time is extensive, it could also be possible for you to request pain and suffering compensation. Your legal team will help you determine a full and fair amount if that applies to your claim.

When To File Your Burial Site Slip And Fall Lawsuit
You are given two years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit against the party liable for your burial site slip and fall injuries. If the claim is not filed with the court in that time, you will lose the right to seek compensation in most instances.

Getting The Best Burial Site Slip And Fall Attorney
The entire staff at Normandie Law Firm would like to extend our sympathy for your loss and our assistance in securing the compensation you deserve for your burial site slip and fall injuries. We are also willing to handle your case with no upfront legal fees or expenses required from you. Instead, we will only get paid after securing the settlement or verdict funds needed to cover your medical, legal, and living expenses. And you owe us nothing if we fail to win your burial site slip and fall lawsuit and get you the money you need.

Please understand that feeling overwhelmed after the loss of a loved one is expected. And the added stress and trauma of a burial site slip and fall injury can feel like too much to handle. So don’t hesitate to contact Normandie Law Firm today and allow our seasoned professionals to handle every aspect of your slip and fall lawsuit. Our goal is to eliminate your added stress and worry so you can focus on your healing and recovery from the loss and injuries you have sustained. Please get in touch with our office today to learn more.

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