http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Slip-and-Fall-Personal-Injury/Federal/index.html LawInfo - Legal Resource Center offers free legal forms and free legal documents that is designed to help consumers and businesses resolve their legal issues http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Slip-and-Fall-Personal-Injury/Federal/what-are-slip-and-fall-accidents.html Most businesses and homeowners carry liability insurance to protect them in the event that someone is injured while on their property. This would include slip and fall type cases that are generally known as premise liability cases. <P>The owner or possessor of a residence, land, or place of business has the duty to exercise reasonable care for the protection of those individuals who are invited to come upon the premises. This would include those who, as members of the public, come upon the land or enter a store or place of business to shop or do business. In such cases, the owner, company, or person occupying the premises must inspect the premises to discover any dangerous conditions and warn the invitee of dangers upon the premises. </P> <P><STRONG>Who can be held liable in a slip and fall case? </STRONG></P> <P>In slip and fall cases, there are often a number of people or entities that may be held responsible for someone's injuries. For instance, if a business rents space from a property owner, both the property owner and the tenant (the business) may be named as defendants by someone injured on the property. In that case, the tenant is known as a possessor of the property, and has a duty to use reasonable care to prevent injury to those on the premises under its control. A possessor might also be a party who manages or maintains the property, such as a management company. </P> <P><STRONG>If someone falls on a broken piece of a city sidewalk and is injured, can they sue the city? </STRONG></P> <P>In many states, statutes giving local governmental entities immunity prohibit recovery in many kinds of cases against cities or towns. If there is not such a statute or ordinance in place, however, someone may have a case against the city. Municipalities have a duty to keep streets and sidewalks in repair. An injured party might have a successful case against the city if he or she can show that it failed to maintain the sidewalk properly. There are very important deadlines and requirements for giving municipalities notice of such claims, however, about which a lawyer should advise you. </P> <P><STRONG>Can someone receive compensation from a store where he or she was injured in a slip and fall accident? </STRONG></P> <P>The specific facts of each case will determine whether an injured party can recover damages from a store for a slip and fall accident. Stores have a duty to keep their floors reasonably safe for customers, and employees should routinely inspect areas the public might access, to discover any potentially dangerous conditions. If a slippery substance on the floor causes a fall, and a plaintiff can show that the substance had been there for a relatively long period of time, or that the store otherwise had notice of it, he or she may be able to recover damages. </P> <P><STRONG>Can a building owner's violation of a building code ever be used to help a plaintiff win a slip and fall case? </STRONG></P> <P>Yes.&nbsp; Occasionally, a plaintiff can prove negligence by showing that a property owner violated a relevant statute or code. A building owner must ensure that his or her building's structure is in compliance with applicable building codes. For example, building codes often dictate when and where handrails and other similar features must be installed. If you fall on a stairway that lacked appropriate handrails, and the lack of the handrail caused your injuries, you may have a valid claim against the building owner based on his or her building code violation. </P> Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Slip-and-Fall-Personal-Injury/Federal/i-suffered-an-injury-when-i-slipped-on-the-fl.html The term &quot;premises liability&quot; generally refers to accidents that occur due to the negligent maintenance or unsafe or dangerous conditions upon property owned by someone other than the accident victim. Many states have laws that generally require landowners to maintain their property in a manner that does not cause injury to those that, for various reasons, visit the property. Often, these laws pertain to both business owners and homeowners. In many states, property owners and business establishments have been found to have a duty to provide a safe environment for individuals on their premises. If you are injured because a property owner or a business establishment fails to provide a safe environment, you may have a right to bring a claim for various damages incurred due to your injury. In many states, these damages include pain and suffering, medical expenses and lost wages. Premises Liability cases involve injuries sustained on the property or premises of a negligent third party. These types of cases often involve slip and fall accidents, which usually occur when a defective condition, foreign substance or object causes a fall. Crucial to settlement recovery is being able to show how long the defect or substance was there, how visible it was, and how much notice the owner had of the dangerous condition before the accident happened. Slip and Fall FAQs Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:32:33 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Slip-and-Fall-Personal-Injury/Federal/i-was-walking-in-a-supermarket-and-i-fell-on-.html The answer is probably not.&nbsp; One of the requirements of filing a lawsuit for personal injury is that you actually were injured.&nbsp; Being &ldquo;embarrassed&rdquo; is not enough.&nbsp; You must actually sustain injury from the slip and fall. Slip and Fall FAQs Fri, 21 Dec 2007 21:50:44 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Slip-and-Fall-Personal-Injury/Federal/what-should-i-do-if-i-ve-been-injured-in-a-sl.html Most businesses and homeowners carry liability insurance to protect them in the event that someone is injured while on their property. This would include slip and fall type cases, which are generally known as premise liability cases. The owner or possessor of a residence, land, or place of business has the duty to exercise reasonable care for the protection of those individuals who are invited to come upon the premises. This would include those who, as members of the public, come upon the land or enter a store or place of business to shop or do business. In such cases, the owner, company, or person occupying the premises must inspect the premises to discover any dangerous conditions and warn the invitee of dangers upon the premises. Additionally, the property owner or possessor has a duty to exercise ordinary care in maintaining his or her premises in a reasonably safe condition in order to prevent injury to persons on the property. Furthermore, owners or possessors of land or buildings must take reasonable measures after an accumulation of snow and ice to diminish the hazard of injuries to others. Landowners may also be responsible for injuries occurring as a result of poorly maintained or poorly lit common areas of a building such as stairways, sidewalks, and halls. Likewise, homeowners may be liable for injuries that occur in their homes or yards if such injury results from a condition that presents an unreasonable risk of harm to those who have permission to be upon the premises. Those injured by a negligent owner or possessor of a premise may recover damages for their injuries, including, loss of income, medical expenses, pain and suffering, etc. If you are injured upon someone else's property, you should consult an experienced personal injury attorney who will be able to analyze your case and the principles of law concerning premises liability. You should not give an interview to insurance adjusters of investigators hired by insurance companies until you have consulted with an attorney. Slip and Fall FAQs Fri, 21 Dec 2007 21:50:46 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Slip-and-Fall-Personal-Injury/Federal/what-type-of-personal-injury-lawsuit-is-broug.html If a person who suffers an injury due to the carelessness of someone else actually dies, then the family of the dead person has a claim for &ldquo;wrongful death.&rdquo;&nbsp; This type of lawsuit is usually brought by the living family members as a way to recover for the financial loss and emotional loss of losing a loved one. 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