A slip and fall accident can occur in almost any location, from a wet floor in the grocery store to a dangerously uneven sidewalk. Not every situation gives rise to legal liability, but valid slip and fall claims are filed and settled every year. In this section, we'll provide tips on what to expect in different kinds of slip and fall cases -- which typically turn on a legal concept known as "premises liability" -- and much more.
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