Slip and Fall Accidents

Each year, thousands of people in the United States suffer serious injuries as a result of slip and fall accidents. The frequently used terms "slip and fall accident" and "trip and fall accident" are generic terms, which refer to accidents involving individuals falling and sustaining injury due to a dangerous condition on the property of another person or business. Liability arises to the landowner or managing agent of a premise when a slip and fall/trip and fall accident occurs. These types of accidents can occur inside or outside, at a residence, place of public gathering or a place of business.

Premises Liability

Injuries sustained by a person on the property of another, including the common "slip and fall" and "trip and fall" accidents, falls under the legal definition of "premises liability." Under premises liability, the owner or possessor of land has a duty to use reasonable care to keep the premises in a reasonably safe condition for all persons lawfully there. Property owners and their managing agents are liable for their failure to use such reasonable care when they allow dangerous conditions to exist on the property that subsequently cause injury.

Dangerous Conditions

There are thousands of dangerous conditions on a property that can conceivably cause injury. Cases are regularly commenced to recover damages for injuries sustained due to dangerous conditions ranging from cracked or uneven stairways, to portions of cracked or uneven sidewalk, to snow or ice accumulation. Slip and fall cases are also common where the fall was caused by a foreign substance on the floor. Whether in a supermarket or food store, at a private house or a place of business, the owner of the property has a duty to use reasonable care to discover such conditions and remedy them before an injury occurs. The failure to do so in a situation where they knew of the condition, or should have known had they used reasonable care, will result in liability.

About Seeger Weiss Personal Injury Litigation

Seeger Weiss LLP dedicates its personal injury practice to a select group of serious and catastrophic injury cases thereby ensuring that our clients receive the personal attention that they deserve. Seeger Weiss aggressively prosecutes each and every case to maximize recovery and ensure that our clients receive the fair and just compensation for their injuries. The rapid growth of our individual personal injury practice together with the significant number of six and seven figure personal injury and medical malpractice recoveries obtained, has cemented Seeger Weiss LLP's place among the leading firms in the personal injury field.

Consultation with Slip and Fall Accident Lawyer

Most states have set strict time limitation periods during which one can recover damages for personal injuries resulting from a slip and fall or trip and fall accident. The failure to file your claim in a timely manner pursuant to the applicable limitations period may forever bar you from bringing such a claim for injuries that you have suffered. In order to ensure that your potential case is commenced in a timely manner, it is extremely important that you contact an experienced personal injury attorney. A timely investigation by your attorney is also critical and must be done before repairs or alterations are made to the premises where the accident occurred.

If you or a family member has been involved in a slip and fall accident or are interested in more information on personal injury lawsuits, please fill out the free case evaluation form and a member of Seeger Weiss LLP's experienced staff will call you to discuss your potential rights concerning slip and fall or trip and fall accidents. Attorney consultations incur no obligation on your part and all initial consultations are free of charge and do not create an attorney-client relationship.