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Slip and Fall/Premises Liability

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Who Is At Fault For My Slip And Fall Injury?

After a slip and fall injury, it is perfectly normal to blame your accident on clumsiness, inattention, your own carelessness. You should have been looking where you were going. You should have seen the broken step. You should have known the ice was slippery. However, it is important to remember that the owners of the property where you fell or were injured have a legal responsibility to keep their area safe and obstacle-free for their visitors. It's normal to trip and fall on occasion - it is not normal for property owners to put others in danger.

Even though you should have seen the broken step, the step should have been fixed by your landlord. Even though you should have been looking where you were going, the store owner should have cleaned up that spill or else put a sign near it to alert customers. Even though you should have known the ice was slippery, the owner of the sidewalk where you tripped should have shoveled the snow before it turned to ice.

In many cases, a slip and fall isn't your fault - the property owner my be liable and could owe you compensation for your medical expenses as well as your pain and suffering.

If the owner caused the reason that you fell - if they caused the spill, the broken railing, the wet floors, or the obstacle - then they could be liable for your fall. Alternatively, if they knew about the danger but not acted to fix it or warn others about it, then they could be liable for your fall. Finally, if they should have known about the problem on the premises because a reasonable owner would have, then they could be liable for your fall. In the last case, if you tripped on a loose piece of carpet that should have been spotted during regular cleanings or inspections, you may have a case.

For more information on whether or not you may have a slip and fall personal injury case, you should immediately contact us for a free, no-obligation consultation.

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