SLIP AND FALL ACCIDENTS
If you have been injured as a result of a "slip and fall" accident there is a good chance you can recover damages. These might include medical expenses, loss of pay, pain and suffering both now and in the future.
The courts use the term "slip and fall" to cover a broad spectrum of accidents such as trips or accidents involving problems with a surface or structure.
For example, a slip and fall accident might be caused by a spill, an uneven floor surface, a leaking pipe creating a pool of water, a rotten board on a deck, a hidden hole in a lawn or poor or inadequate lighting.
As a general rule, you can claim damages for a slip and fall if you have been injured as a result of a failure by the owner or occupier to provide a reasonably safe premises.
An owner or occupier of a property owes a duty to any potential visitors to ensure there are no hazards on their property which could foreseeably cause injury.
Failure to provide a reasonably safe premises which results in an injury to you could make the owner or tenant liable a for full range of personal injury damages, including damages for pain and suffering, lost wages or income, out of pocket expenses, legal expenses, cost of future care, diminished capacity for work and even damages for loss of enjoyment or amenities of life.
