Slip and fall cases fall under premise liability, where property owners/managers are required to conduct reasonable inspections of the premises, take appropriate measures to ensure the safety of invitees and alert them to any non-obvious hazards. These hazards might encompass water puddles in a grocery store, fallen produce on the floor, or even oil spills in a gas station parking lot. Any business failing to notify customers about these risks or neglecting to offer guidance on how to avoid them may be legally liable.
The court will also assess whether there were warning signs indicating potential hazards, such as “Wet Floor,” “Uneven Ground,” or ongoing “Construction/Remodeling” caution signs.
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Establishing Your Slip & Fall Case
If you have been the victim of a slip or trip and fall accident, you will have to present a prima facie case for negligence with the court to be compensated for your injuries. In order to do so, your legal team will need to prove the four elements of negligence:
- Duty
- Breach
- Causation
- Damages
Common Damages in a Slip or Trip & Fall Case
Once the other elements of negligence have been proven, you will be entitled to make a claim for compensation. Your attorney will pursue any available damages in order to maximize your claim, potentially including economic and non-economic damages.
Economic Damages can include:
- Medical bills
- Lost wages
- Physical therapy or other rehabilitation expenses
Non-economic Damages can include:
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of consortium
- Emotional trauma
Punitive Damages:
While punitive damages are not rewarded as often, if it can be proven that the property owner acted with reckless disregard for the safety of their customers, these damages may be applicable. This must be determined on a case-by-case basis, and we can advise you if it is appropriate to request punitive damages from the court.
Other Factors to Consider:
There are several factors that come into play in a slip and fall case. These include:
- Was the fall foreseeable?
- Is there anything the property owner could have done to prevent the fall?
- How long was the floor wet or slippery?
- Did the store have an employee performing rounds to ensure the premises was safe for visitors?
- Was the injured person in an area that is off-limits to guests?
How Carey Leisure Carney Can Help In Slip & Fall Cases
If you have been injured after slipping or tripping and falling on someone else’s property due to a hazardous condition, call the law offices of Carey Leisure Carney for a free consult today. Our attorneys have been litigating premises liability cases since our founding in 1984. With over 100+ years of combined experience between our attorneys, you will be in good hands.