Whenever someone slips and falls, or trips and falls, there’s a chance it was because of some hazard or obstacle that shouldn’t have been there. If that’s the case, the property owner (or business) may be liable for the injury. That means you have the right to sue to recover money for your slip and fall.
Many slip and fall cases settle out of court as property owners understand it is typically less expensive and time-consuming to settle out of court than to go through a lengthy trial process. However, while many slip, trip, and fall cases settle out of court, every case is unique and the outcome will depend on the specific facts and circumstances.
Every slip and fall accident is different, and therefore every case has its own specific and unique set of facts and circumstances. In order to prove a slip and fall case, a victim must prove the following:
- The property owner had a dangerous or hazardous condition on their property
- The property owner failed to warn anyone of the danger or correct the hazard
- The dangerous condition directly caused the victim’s injuries
Ultimately, the victim must prove that the property owner acted negligently by either failing to warn or failing to clean or fix the dangerous condition that caused an injury. If you have been seriously injured due to a fall or lost a loved one due to a fall, you need a lawyer who specializes in this area of the law. Call us today for a free, no obligation, confidential discussion about your case. You will not have to pay us a penny until we win your case. You have nothing to lose by calling.