Causes of Slip and
Fall Accidents

• Bad flooring
• Wet floors
• Poorly lighted steps
• Weather-related conditions
• Hidden defects
• Cracks in sidewalks
• Potholes
• Ice patches

Slip and Fall Injuries

"Slip and fall” accidents often involve a situation where a person is injured by slipping, tripping and falling due to a dangerous condition. These accidents may take place both inside and outside. They can result from bad flooring, wet floors, poorly lighted steps, weather-related conditions, and hidden defects. Other factors that can cause serious slip and fall injuries are a crack in a sidewalk, a pothole or ice patches.

“Slip and fall” accidents can occur anywhere, and often occur at grocery stores, department stores, in parking lots, and on sidewalks.

“Slip and fall” accidents can be severe, resulting in serious injuries such as:

• Broken bones
• Neck injuries
• Head injuries / brain injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Herniated or bulging discs
• Fractures
• Breaks
• Shoulder injuries
• Knee injuries
• Muscle and ligament injuries
• Back injuries

Compensation for “Slip and Fall” Injuries Under the Law

Under the law, property owners and businesses have a duty to provide a safe environment for people on their property. If property owners and businesses fail to do so and someone is injured as a result, they may be held liable for the injured person's medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

You may be entitled to the following compensation for your fall on another person's property:

• Health care costs
• Wages lost for missing work
• Emotional distress resulting from anxiety or stress
• Pain and suffering resulting from your fall

If you or a loved one have been injured due to a slip and fall accident on someone else’s property, fill out and submit the contact form on this page for a free case evaluation or call us toll-free at (888) 285-3333.