Slips, Trips and Falls
Have you been injured by tripping, slipping or falling on someone else’s property?
Have you been injured by tripping or slipping, and falling on someone else’s property? If it was their negligence that caused your fall, you are entitled to compensation for your pain and suffering, medical bills, and lost income.
Although most of these injuries occur on business property, such as hotels or motels, grocery stores, amusement parks, or department stores, you may also be able to bring a claim if you fell on private property at someone’s home or apartment.
You should immediately seek medical attention for your injuries and to take photographs of what caused your fall. Next you should consult with an attorney before giving any statement to an insurance company or signing any papers. In this type of case, the insurer for the property owner usually will try to make you at fault. Also, they may try to make you sign papers saying they will pay your medical bills which release them from any liability for your pain and suffering and other damages. Indiana is a comparative fault state.
The legal term for this type of claim where someone is injured by slipping or tripping and falling on someone else’s property is premises liability. Generally speaking, both business owners and owners of residences have a duty to keep their property safe for visitors. These cases present special difficulties legally because it must be proven either that the owner knew or should have known that the hazard existed before your injury.
