Slip & Fall Injuries

A premises liability action, most commonly known as "slip and fall," is a claim brought against a negligent property owner. Most slip and fall accidents happen in commercial locations, such as grocery stores, gas stations, and office buildings, but can also occur on private property. Slip and fall injuries occur in a variety of circumstances: a dangerous condition exists that the owner knew or should have known about, such as a broken stair, a foreign substance on the floor, or an icy sidewalk; or inadequate security on the premises, resulting in injury to a patron.

Slip and fall injuries are not always simple. Many people, including some attorneys, regard slip and fall cases as simple, run of the mill cases. That is not always the case. What may appear to be a simple case is often not. In addition, slip and fall cases may involve injuries that do not appear serious at first but may, in fact, plague someone for life. Even those cases that do not involve life altering injuries or complex legal questions are often defended aggressively by insurance companies. So, if you are injured on someone else's property, you should get medical attention and consult with an experienced attorney.