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Slip and Fall LawsuitA slip and fall lawsuit can be filed by a slip and fall injury victim against the owner of an unsafe property in order to recover damages associated with the injury. A slip and fall accident occurs when a person slips or trips on a walking surface that is slippery, wet, or obstructed in some way. Thousands of people experience slip and fall injuries every year. In a slip and fall accident lawsuit liability and fault is determined based on the circumstances surrounding the accident. In general, both a property owner and a victim can be held liable in a slip and fall lawsuit. Although filing an accident report is not required by law, many businesses have policies which require accident reports to be filed. You should collect: - What caused the injury A property owner can be held liable for the injuries that a person suffers in a slip and fall lawsuit. There is a "reasonable person" liability that holds a property owner responsible in a slip and fall lawsuit if a reasonable person could have taken measures to discover and correct the dangerous condition thus preventing injuries in a slip and fall accident. This may have to do with how long the dangerous condition had existed, whether or not the obstruction served a purpose, whether or not any warning of the condition was posted, and several other factors. There are situations where a victim could be held fully or partly responsible for their injuries. You could be held liable in a slip and fall lawsuit if you did not have a good reason to be on someone else's property, if you could have easily avoided the dangerous area, if warning of the condition was posted, or if your negligence contributed to the incident. If you or someone you love was injured on someone else's property, contact us today. We can put you in touch with experienced slip and fall attorneys in your area who can evaluate your injuries and case to see if you may file a slip and fall lawsuit. |
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