Slip and Fall Attorney

Slip and fall accidents are another common cause of personal injury that can cause serious or permanent damage and suffering. When occurring on another’s property, the injured party may be able to recover for all or a substantial part of the damages that he or she has sustained because of the injury.

In order to recover damages, the injured party must prove that the property owner did not exercise due care and that such negligence was the cause of the slip and fall. Depending on the status of the person, however, whether he or she is a guest in a home or a customer in a retail store, the duty of the property owner may vary. In slip and fall cases, store owners, for example, have a duty to warn customers of danger, unless the danger would be obvious to a person of average intelligence.

What Should I Do If I’ve Been in a Slip and Fall Accident?

In slip and fall cases, it is important to consult an attorney as soon as possible after the incident. Important evidence needs to be preserved from the scene of the event in order to prove fault and ultimately establish grounds for recovery.