Slip/Trip and Falls

Slip and Falls and Trip and Falls that cause injuries are called premises liability cases.  Just because you are injured on someone else’s property does not mean that they are responsible for your injuries.  It is very important to establish how and why you fell.  Being able to prove what caused the fall may be the difference between recovering money for your injuries and not having a viable case.

When you fall on someone else’s property, it is extremely important to determine why you fell.  Was there a slippery substance on the ground?  Was there a defect that caused you to trip?  Were there any warning signs that should have alerted you to the danger?  Were there witnesses to your fall?  Remembering these things and taking pictures to document the condition immediately may make all the difference in your case.

In order to be successful in a premises liability claim, you must prove that the condition was caused by the land or business owner or alternatively that it was present long enough that the land or business owner knew or should have known it was there.  It also must be established that it was not readily apparent that the injured party should have seen and avoided the condition.

Documenting the scene and evidence immediately, reporting the incident to the landowner immediately and contacting an attorney experienced in premises liability cases should be done as soon as possible.  The attorneys at Adeszko Abate & Green have extensive experience in investigating and prosecuting premises liability claims and are available to discuss your case with you.