Slip and Fall Accidents

What You Must Prove to Win a Slip and Fall Injury Claim

To win a slip and fall accident claim, you must be able to to establish the property owner's liability.

Examples of Slip and Fall Injury Cases

Here are a few examples to help describe the issues of fault and legal liability in a slip and fall injury claim.

A Store's Liability for Slip and Fall Accidents

A store that welcomes customers onto it's property has a duty to keep them reasonably safe. An "unreasonable" condition that contributes to a fall can lead to an injury claim against the store.

Injury Liability for Slip and Fall Accidents on Icy Surfaces

Find out how the property owners' maintenance duties, the weather, the location, and your own carelessness affect a personal injury claim for a slip and fall accident on ice or snow.

Injury Liability for Stair Accidents

Stairs present unique dangers that can lead to potentially serious fall injuries. This article addresses the issues of fault and liability in stair accidents.

Injury Liability in a Slippery Floor Accident Claim

Is a slippery floor enough to hold the property owner liable for a slip and fall injury?

Types of Slip and Fall Injury Claims Covered by Homeowner's Insurance

Can you make an injury claim against a homeowner's insurance policy after a slip or fall accident on residential property? The answer depends on the details of the incident.

City Liability for Injury from Sidewalk Slip and Fall Accidents

Can the city be sued for personal injury after a sidewalk fall accident?

Who is Responsible to Pay for a Slip and Fall Injury?

If you slip or trip and injure yourself on someone else's property, and believe the accident was caused by some fault of the property itself, the owner or agent may be liable to pay you.

How to Value a Premises Liability "Slip & Fall" Injury Lawsuit

In a premises liability lawsuit, the value of the case is up to the jury. It hinges on how and why the plaintiff fell or was otherwise injured, and the extent of the injuries.

Starting a Slip/Fall Injury Claim

Here are some tips for getting your personal injury claim going, and protecting evidence of the slip and fall accident.

What is the Time Limit to File a Slip & Fall Injury Claim?

If you're making an injury claim for a slip and fall accident (premises liability claim) there is a time limit within which you must file your lawsuit or lose the right.

Should You Hire a Lawyer for a Slip and Fall Injury Case?

When liability is unclear for a personal injury claim -- as it often is in slip and fall cases -- a lawyer may be worth the cost.

Evidence to Prove Your Slip and Fall Injury Claim

Here are some tips on gathering evidence after a slip, trip or fall accident to present the best possible injury case.

"Notice" in a Slip and Fall Injury Case

To prevail in a lawsuit or insurance claim following a slip and fall injury, you must be able to show that the responsible party knew, or should have known, that a dangerous condition existed.

Sample Slip and Fall Accident Claim Notification Letters

Here are three examples of an accident notification letter that might be sent after a slip and fall, or premises liability accident.

Demand Letter for a Slip and Fall Injury Claim

A few tips on writing a demand letter for a slip and fall injury claim, along with examples to help you get started.

Is a Lawsuit and Trial Necessary in a Slip & Fall Claim?

If you've suffered and slip and fall injury and have brought a premises liability claim, you probably want to avoid a lengthy court case. If settlement doesn't work right away, it will still be an option after filing a lawsuit.

How Long Will a Slip and Fall Injury Case Take to Resolve?

It can take anywhere from several months to many years to resolve a slip and fall injury case, depending on if and when a settlement is reached.