Practice Area · Premises Liability
Slip and Fall Accidents
Slip-and-fall cases get a bad reputation in the news, but a legitimate claim requires proving three specific things: a serious injury requiring real medical care, a hazardous condition on someone else's property, and proof the property owner could have prevented the accident by fixing or warning about the hazard.
These cases can be difficult to prove, which makes early legal advice valuable — evidence of the hazardous condition can disappear quickly, and insurance companies move fast to protect the property owner's position. A prompt, practical evaluation helps you understand where you stand.
- Falls on wet or unmaintained floors
- Falls on icy or poorly cleared walkways
- Falls in poorly lit stairwells
- Falls caused by uneven or damaged flooring
Frequently Asked Questions
What must I prove in a slip and fall case?
That a hazardous condition existed, the property owner knew or should have known about it, and the accident could have been prevented.
Why does timing matter?
Evidence of the hazardous condition — like a wet floor or broken step — can be cleaned up or repaired quickly, making early documentation important.
Injured? Slip and Fall Accidents Cases Move Fast.
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