What is a slip and fall accident?

Slip and fall or trip and fall are terms for an injury that occurs when someone slips, trips or falls as a result of dangerous or hazardous conditions on public or private property. It is the responsibility of owner or operator to maintain property foreseeable level of care to protect the general public from injury.

Slip and fall injuries can result from such problems as rain, ice, snow, water, grease or other slippery substance on the walking surface, as well as changes in flooring, poor lighting, or hidden hazards.

What is the difference between slip and fall, trip and fall, and slip, trip, and fall?

Slip and fall, trip and fall, and slip, trip, and fall accidents are considered "fall down accidents."

Fall down accidents are categorized by the following four groups:

• Slip and fall accidents happen when the interface of the shoe and the floor fails, causing you to fall.

• Trip and fall accidents happen when there is a foreign object in the walking path causing you to trip over it and fall.

• Stump and fall accidents happens when an impediment in the walking surface, such as a power cord that runs between two cubicles that was not previously there, causes you to fall.

• Step and fall accidents happen when there is an unexpected failure or hole in the walking surface, such as a missing manhole cover which causes you to fall and become injured.

Do I have a claim for my Pennsylvania slip and fall injury?

That will depend upon the circumstances that may have led to your personal injury. Falling due to a loose railing or a wet floor may allow you to be compensated for your injuries depending on your specific situation. It is important to consult with an experienced Pennsylvania slip and fall lawyer to review your case.

Should I contact a slip and fall attorney if I have been injured on another's property?

Yes. It is important for you to contact a slip and fall lawyer to help you protect your legal rights. Only a Pennsylvania slip and fall attorney can evaluate whether you have a case that is worth pursuing.

What should I know about a slip and fall injury?

If you want to make a personal injury claim due to your slip and fall injury, you must be able to show that you slipped and fell as a result of someone else's negligence. In order to do that, you must know precisely how the injury occurred and who caused you to slip and fall. It is also important to consult with a Pennsylvania slip and fall injury attorney who can review your situation to see if you have a case.

What if I slipped and fell on ice?

In Pennsylvania it is not negligent for a property owner to fail to clear away snow and ice. However, it still may be possible to file a slip and fall personal injury lawsuit from a fall on snow or ice depending on your individual situation. It is best to consult with an experienced Pennsylvania slip and fall lawyer to determine if you have a case.

Who can be held liable in a slip and fall injury case?

In slip and fall cases, there are often a number of people or entities that may be held responsible for your personal injuries. For example, if a business rents space from a property owner, both the property owner and the business (tenant) may be sued in a slip and fall case.

When is the property owner not liable?

Property owners typically have a lower liability for slip and fall injuries by people who are trespassers on the property.