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People slip, trip, and fall all the time. In most cases, no one is to blame; however, under certain circumstances, slip and fall accidents are entirely preventable. If they result in serious injuries, the property owner who could have prevented the fall is at fault and considered liable for the damages you suffer due to the fall. That means if you fall on someone else’s property, you may be able to secure compensation for medical bills, personal injury, pain and suffering and lost wages by filing a personal injury lawsuit; conversely, it also means someone who falls on your property can file a claim against you.  

Understanding Liability in Slip & Fall Incidents

Property Owner’s Obligation

slip and fall Waterbury CTProperty owners must maintain their premises to a reasonable standard for both invitees and licensees. This includes social guests, mail carriers, and salespeople. It may also include you. If any of these visitors slips and falls because the owner failed to address potential hazards in a timely fashion, then they have the right to file a personal injury claim. Potential hazards include ice, snow, broken stairs, loose railings, pooling water, and uneven sidewalks.

Accident Victim’s Responsibility

If you slip and fall on someone else’s property and want to hold the owner financially accountable, then you must prove that you were legally allowed to be there, as premises liability does not typically apply to trespassers. You must also demonstrate that negligence played a role in the incident. For example, losing your balance and stumbling is not the owner’s responsibility, however, if you tripped over crumbling concrete hidden under a layer of snow that was not timely cleared away, then there might be grounds for a claim.  

 

If you are hurt in a preventable slip and fall accident, an injury attorney from the Law Office of Thomas L. Brayton III will evaluate the circumstances to determine if you have a valid case. With offices in Waterbury and Bethlehem, CT, Attorney Brayton is an AVVO® Top-Rated Lawyer and a 2018 AV Preeminent Martindale-Hubbell Lawyers.com Lawyer and has been proudly serving clients throughout the area for nearly three decades. You can learn more about this 2018 AV Preeminent Martindale-Hubbell Lawyers.com Attorney and 2017 AVVO Preeminent Attorney by visiting his firm online. To schedule an initial consultation, call (203) 591-8689. 

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