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.
What Is a Premises Liability Claim?
A closer look at the legal concept that governs most cases where you are injured on someone else's property.
Slip and Fall Accidents: Proving Fault
Establishing the property or business owner's clear liability for your slip and fall injuries is crucial to getting a fair result.
What If You Slip and Fall on Government Property?
After a slip-and-fall accident on government-owned property, any injury claim you make will be governed by strict procedural rules.
Slip and Fall Accidents: Insurance Coverages and How to Make a Claim
Learn about the kinds of homeowners’ coverage that might be available to cover your slip and fall claim, and how to make a claim with the homeowners’ insurance company.
Slip and Fall Accidents in Stores and Businesses
A successful slip and fall claim against any business usually means proving that the company (or one of its employees) was negligent.
Sidewalk Slip and Fall: Who is Liable?
If you slip and fall on a public sidewalk, who is liable? Before we answer that question, we have to step back and figure out if anyone is actually liable.
Landlord Liability for Slip and Fall Injuries
When are landlords responsible for injuries on their rental properties?
Stair Accidents: Proving Fault
If you've had an accident on stairs, here's how to determine if the property owner is at fault.
Proving Fault in Accidents on Dangerous or Defective Property
Who's legally responsible for injuries that happen because a property is in a dangerous condition?
Does Homeowners' Insurance Cover Trampoline Injuries?
Your policy may exclude any trampoline or "bounce house" on your property, and if so, your insurance carrier may cancel your policy if it discovers you have one in use on your property.
Should You File a Slip and Fall Lawsuit?
Even when you're legitimately injured after a slip and fall, is filing a lawsuit worth the time and expense?
What is the Statute of Limitations in a Slip and Fall Case
If you were injured in a slip and fall, you may be able to turn to the civil court system for a remedy.
Slip and Fall Lawsuit Timeline
When a slip and fall case goes to court, it typically follows a predictable process, but settlement could be reached at any point.
Discovery in a Slip and Fall Lawsuit
A look at slip and fall interrogatories, depositions, medical exam requests, and more.
Will I Need to Get My Deposition Taken in a Slip and Fall Case?
Whether you're a claimant, a property owner, or a witness, here's what to expect.
Tips for Settling a Slip and Fall Claim
How to present your slip and fall claim in the best light when it's time to negotiate a settlement.
How Much is Your Slip and Fall Claim Worth?
Every slip and fall claim is different, but understanding these factors will help you value your slip and fall claim.
Sample Demand Letter - Slip and Fall in a Store
If your slip and fall accident happened on commercial property (like a retail store), start with this sample demand letter to draft your own settlement demand.