Slip And Fall
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"slip and fall" is the common name for an injury
which occurs when someone slips, trips or falls as a result of a dangerous
or hazardous condition on another’s property.
If you are on another person’s property and injure yourself as a result
of a dangerous condition on the property, the landowner or business proprietor
may be liable for your injuries. If you are a property owner and someone
is injured on your property, you may find yourself legally responsible for
injuries. Both parties should seek the advice of an experienced personal
injury lawyer.
Property owners are responsible for injuries that occur as a result of
a dangerous or hazardous condition on their property. These include injuries
that result from a dangerous or hazardous condition, which the owner knew
about, or should have known about. The hazard may be obvious (such as a
leaking pipe) or hidden (like a dry rot in the sub floor). The hazard could
be temporary (like a liquid spill in a store aisle).
In general, an owner will be considered to have knowledge of a dangerous
or hazardous condition if it is permanent in nature, since the owner knew,
or should have known, about the condition before the incident occurs.
In the case of temporary conditions (like a liquid spill), the length of
time that the condition existed before the incident occurred has legal significance.
If you have been injured or someone has been injured on your property from
a slip, trip or fall contact Attorney Search Network for a pre screened
Personal Injury Lawyer Referral.
