Slip and Fall

“Slip and fall” is a term used to describe an injury that has occurred on someone else’s property as a result of a defect, slippery substance, or other dangerous condition. Most slip and fall accidents happen in commercial locations, such as grocery stores, gas stations, and office buildings. A slip and fall claim can also be brought against a private property owner. Slip and fall injuries occur in a variety of circumstances. For example, slip and fall claims may arise when property owners know about, but fail to remedy, broken or dangerous stairs, foreign substances on floors, and icy sidewalks. The general rule of law is that the owner has a duty to keep the premises in reasonably safe condition—or at least to warn individuals of a dangerous condition that the owner caused, knows about, or should know about.