Indiana Slip and Fall Accident Lawyer
Missing handrails, unlit stairs, badly maintained porches, and oily surfaces in grocery stores, parking lots, or storage areas can all make the simple act of walking a highly dangerous activity. In most cases, slipping and falling will result in nothing worse than a bruise. In some cases, a sprain or tear in the soft tissues of the ankle or knee can result in the need for surgery and an extended period of painful convalescence. For an elderly person, a simple fall can cause a broken hip and a permanent loss of the ability to live independently.
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Slip and Fall FAQ's
Slip and Fall - An Overview
"Slip and fall" is a term used for a personal injury case in which a person slips or trips and falls, and is injured as a result of a dangerous condition on someone else's property. These cases fall under the broader category of cases known as "premises liability" cases. The term "premises liability" refers to a situation when an individual is injured on property, or "premises" owned or maintained by someone else, and the owner or possessor of the property is held liable for such injury.
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Duties Owed by Property Owners and Possessors
In many states, property owners and possessors owe different degrees of responsibility, or duties, to people who come onto their property, depending on how such people are categorized. The law recognizes three main categories of people who might be on someone else's property: invitees, licensees, and trespassers. In states that still distinguish among these categories of people, the legal duty owed to each category is different. It is important to ask an attorney whether these categories and standards of care apply in your state.
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Conditions that Lead to Slip and Fall Accidents Indoors
Generally, as long as the area where you slipped or tripped and fell is part of the property owner's property, and the property owner failed to fulfill a legal duty to take precautions to protect you from injuring yourself, the property owner will be legally responsible for your injuries. What follows are some examples of common conditions that lead to slip and fall accidents indoors, and the rules regarding a property owner's duties with respect to those conditions.
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Conditions that Lead to Slip and Fall Accidents Outdoors
Generally, as long as the area where you slipped or tripped and fell is part of the property owner's property, and the property owner failed to fulfill a legal duty to take precautions to protect you from injuring yourself, the property owner will be legally responsible for your injuries. What follows are some examples of common conditions that lead to slip and fall accidents outdoors, and the rules regarding a property owner's duties with respect to those conditions.
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Retail Store Liability
Retail stores need a large number of people to enter onto their premises. This large volume of traffic means that many slip and fall injuries happen in retail stores. If you have been injured from falling in a retail store, the storeowner or operator may be liable for your injuries. Contact an experienced personal injury attorney for an analysis of your claim.
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