What is Slip and Fall Injury Law
Mays Law has experience representing injured clients against property owners ranging from Walmart, Kroger, Hobby Lobby, and other powerful corporations. These types of injury cases are often more difficult to recover on, so hiring an attorney experienced with premises liability law is crucially important to ensure you receive a fair offer.
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Also known as "premises liability cases," a slip and fall injury can have devastating consequences. In general, slip and fall cases are a type of personal injury claim where someone is injured as a result of slipping, tripping, or falling due to a hazardous condition on someone else's property.
How Slip and Fall Injury Cases Work
Here’s a breakdown of how slip and Fall Injury cases generally work:
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Duty of Care: Property owners and occupiers have a legal duty to maintain their premises in a reasonably safe condition. This means they must take reasonable steps to prevent hazards that could cause injuries.
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Breach of the Duty of Care To win a slip and fall case, the injured party must show that the property owner breached their duty of care. This can be demonstrated by proving that the owner knew about the hazardous condition, or should have known about it, and failed to address it in a timely manner.
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The Breach of the Duty of Care caused the Injury: The injured party must prove that the breach of duty directly caused their injury. This involves showing that the unsafe condition was the proximate cause of the fall and ruling out prior injuries or medical conditions.
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Damages: Finally, the injured person must show that they suffered actual damages as a result of the fall. This can include medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other related losses.
Common examples of slip and fall hazards include wet floors, uneven sidewalks, poorly lit areas, or debris. Each case is unique and will depend on the specific circumstances and evidence presented.
