The terms "slip," "trip" and "fall" describe the type of injury that occurs on someone else's property and are usually a result of a defective surface, a slippery substance, or other dangerous conditions. These injuries most commonly occur at restaurants, supermarkets, and shopping malls. The fact that you become injured from a slip or fall does not necessarily mean that someone else is legally responsible for your injury. The law considers property owners who do not meet their responsibilities negligent.
If these responsibilities are not met, and you injure yourself on their property as a result of their failure to meet these duties, you may have a valid claim against the business owner or operator. Slips and falls (or trips and falls) that occur because of a hazard or defect on another person's property are called "premises liability" claims.
Slips and falls and trips occur for many reasons including:
- Broken or cracked sidewalks
- Slippery or wet floors (often resulting from spills that are not timely cleaned)
- Defects in escalator and elevator mechanics and operation
- Inadequate signage or "failure to warn" of a property's hazardous or unsafe condition.
Working with personal injury attorneys who understand slip and fall and trip and fall cases can significantly improve your chances of proving negligence and being awarded damages. If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident, or are the survivor of a family member who has died in a slip and fall, please contact us immediately. You may be able to receive compensation for medical care, lost wages, and other damages. We work hard to protect our client's interests and rights to ensure that you receive professional and aggressive representation.
