Slip and Fall Accidents
Slip and fall accidents occur where someone slips or trips and falls while on someone else's property. There is no simple way to determine whether a property owner is liable for injuries you may have suffered in a slip and fall accident, but the articles that attorneys have placed in the KnowledgeBase can help you determine who is responsible for your injuries and whether or not you should hire a lawyer and pursue a lawsuit.
FindLaw Slip and Fall Accidents Articles
- Icy Sidewalks Bring Lawsuit Risk for Missouri Homeowners
Provided by: Robert J. Albair, P.C.
Many Missouri homeowners do not understand the rules about clearing snow and ice from their sidewalks. Read More » - Illinois family recovers $49,500 in slip-and-fall lawsuit
Provided by: Law Offices of Bonifield & Rosenstengel, P.C.
While some slip-and-fall accidents are idiopathic, when injuries result from poor maintenance, someone may be at fault. Read More » - Understanding Illinois premise liability during the winter months
Provided by: Law Offices of Mathys & Schneid
In certain cases, property owners in Illinois, or those in control of a property, who fail to correct dangerous conditions involving snow and ice that harm people can be liable for injuries. Read More » - New technology helps document slip and fall accidents
Provided by: Jones|Raczkowski PC
New 3D laser technology is proving useful in documenting scenes where slip and fall accidents occur. Read More » - Homeowners and Landlords Can Be Liable for Sidewalk Accidents
Provided by: Dane Shulman Associates
Property owners must take reasonable precautions to protect users of abutting sidewalks from dangerous conditions. A failure to do so may result in liability. Read More » - Scaffolding Law Reform in New York Attempted Again
Provided by: Trolman, Glaser & Lichtman, P.C.
A proposal has been made, once again, to modify New York's scaffolding law. However, changing the law would allow for owners and construction site contractors to abuse the system, possibly even forcing construction workers into unsafe situations or risk losing their jobs. Read More » - Florida Changes Its Slip-and-Fall Law
Provided by: Miami Personal Injury Lawyer
The state of Florida has made it significantly more difficult for plaintiffs to prevail in slip-and-fall cases. Read More » - New Jersey Supreme Court Looks at Slip-and-Fall Liability
Provided by: The Law Offices of Greg Prosmushkin, P.C.
The Supreme Court of New Jersey recently considered a case involving a slip-and-fall injury sustained by a policeman in an abandoned building. Read More » - Georgia Slip and Fall Victim Awarded $2.3 Million
Provided by: Burnside Wall LLP
An injured grocery store customer was awarded $2.3 million for injuries suffered in a slip and fall accident. Read More » - In NY Capital, Property Owners, Residents Must Clear Sidewalks of Snow
Provided by: Hacker Murphy LLP
Albany residents are responsible for clearing the sidewalks adjacent to their properties. Read More » - Liability for Slip-and-Falls Occurring on New York City Sidewalks
Provided by: Queller, Fisher, Washor, Fuchs & Kool, L.L.P.
Considering the existence icy sidewalks during winter, it is a good time to review slip-and-fall laws and who is liable for sidewalk accidents in New York City. Read More » - Texas Appeals Court Issues Slip-and-Fall Decision
Provided by: The Law Office Of Vern D. Richards
A recent Texas Court of Appeals decision considered a premises liability claim filed by a party guest who suffered injuries after falling down a wine cellar stairway in a private home. Read More » - Liability in New York for Sidewalk Grate, Access Panel and Manhole Injuries
Provided by: Law Offices of Nussin S. Fogel
Given how common it is for buildings in New York to use grate systems to cover sidewalk vaults and access panels, New Yorkers need to be especially vigilant in avoiding sidewalk grate, access grate and manhole accidents. Read More » - Help, I’ve Fallen! Premises Liability in Massachusetts
Provided by: Alford & Bertrand, LLC
Massachusetts requires that owners owe a duty to be reasonably careful in making their properties safe for visitors in order to avoid slip and fall accidents which are common in winter. Read More » - Winter in New York City: Who Is Responsible for Keeping Icy Sidewalks Clear?
Provided by: Trolman, Glaser & Lichtman, P.C.
To prevent injuries from slip and falls on icy New York sidewalks, property owners must maintain their sidewalks in "reasonably safe conditions." Read More » - Ice From Melted Snow Piles Cause Slip, Fall And Landowner Liability
Provided by: Leopold & Associates, L.L.C.
The Illinois Court of Appeals released a ruling that highlights the liability of landowners for snow removal. Traditionally a landowner has no liability for naturally occurring accumulations of snow. In order for someone injured by slipping on snow or ice, they need to show the landowner created an “unnatural accumulation” by negligently moving the snow and ice. Read More » - Don’t Let Your Personal Injury Claim Slip and Fall This Winter
Provided by: Johnston Law Offices, P.C.
Winter slip and fall claims in Illinois could depend on whether the dangerous condition was naturally or unnaturally accumulated. Read More » - New York Slip and Fall Claims: Owner Liability for Dangerous Conditions
Provided by: Law Offices of Nussin S. Fogel
Considering New York’s size and climate, it is no surprise that slip and fall accidents are a daily occurrence throughout the city. It is vital to hold storeowners liable if they are at fault for a slip and fall. Read More » - Slip and Fall Risks: Holiday Shopping and Black Friday Sales
Provided by: Hilley & Frieder
During this busy time shoppers should be aware of the potential for slip-and-fall accidents that can occur when hazardous conditions are not remedied quickly by store owners or employees. Read More » - Fault and Liability in California Slip and Fall Accidents
Provided by: David G. Smith
An experienced personal injury attorney can help you prove fault and establish liability in slip and fall cases. Read More » - Slip-and-Fall Case Makes News in New York
Provided by: Larkin Axelrod Ingrassia & Tetenbaum, LLP
Parking lot was recently considered a highway in a New York slip-and-fall case. Read More » - Condominium Not Responsible For Clearing Snow From Sidewalk
Provided by: Edward Rogan & Associates LLC
The New Jersey Supreme Court has ruled that a condominium complex is a residential, as opposed to commercial building, and not liable for injuries sustained by a pedestrian who fell on the sidewalk adjacent to the building. Read More » - Slipping and Falling on an Icy Connecticut Sidewalk
Provided by: Gillis & Gillis
January 2011 was the snowiest January for Connecticut since 1905 and slip and falls are unusually high this year. Read More » - Winter Weather Conditions Causing Slip and Fall Injuries in New York
Provided by: Subin Associates PC
Winter weather conditions of snow and ice have lead to slip and fall injuries in New York this season. Often when people fall, they may think it’s just not a big deal and fail to pursue their rights. However, a fall is not always a simple matter — serious injuries can occur such as back or neck injuries and broken bones. These injuries may require medical treatment and extensive therapy, which can also lead to high treatment costs. Read More » - Property Owners Responsible for Proving Liability in Slip-and-Fall Cases
Provided by: Dane Shulman Associates LLC
The landscape of slip-and-fall lawsuits may change dramatically in Massachusetts, as the state is changing the legal standard for proving fault in such cases. Read More » - Should the MTA be Required to Unlock New York Subway Doors?
Provided by: The Perecman Firm
Read More » - A Slip and Fall Accident Injury on a NY Sidewalk: Who is Liable?
Provided by: Law Offices of Nussin S. Fogel
When you experience a slip-and-fall or trip-and-fall accident on a NY sidewalk or walkway, either the landowner or the City may be responsible. Snow and ice must be cleared for pedestrians. Read More » - New Snow and Ice Removal Law for Massachusetts
Provided by: Dane Shulman Associates LLC
In July 2010, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court abolished the long-standing law regarding liability for injuries caused by slips-and-falls on snow or ice. Read More » - Sidewalk Fall Injuries in New York City
Provided by: The Law Offices of Daniel A Kalish
New York City's 12,000 miles of sidewalk provides the setting for thousands of slip and fall injuries each year. New York has unique laws under which a person may recover for their resulting injuries. Read More » - Liability and Waivers in Florida
Provided by: Panter, Panter & Sampedro, P.A.
Read More » - Slip and Falls: Seemingly Simple Accidents With Highly Complex Mechanics
Provided by: The Law Offices of Richard C. Tallo
A simple slip-and-fall accident can result in devastating injury. A Rhode Island woman was awarded damages even though she was partly responsible for the fall. Read More » - Slip and Fall Accidents at Wal-Mart
Provided by: Umansky Law - Orlando Personal Injury Lawyer
As a consumer you are always looking for low prices and bargains when shopping for you and your family, especially if you can go to a one-stop supercenter. Read More »