If you slipped, fell, and sustained a personal injury, you may be entitled to compensation. To file a successful claim, your attorney must prove that your case fulfills certain criteria. Here’s what you should know about these scenarios. 

How Slip & Fall Personal Injury Cases Work 

What Is Duty of Care? 

For your claim to be winnable, your attorney must establish that the property or business owner breached their duty of care to you. Since state law dictates that most businesses and premise operators automatically have this duty of care, this is usually straightforward. If you were trespassing, however, your claim to damages may be invalid. 

What Are Unreasonably Dangerous Conditions?  

As part of their argument, your attorney will need to prove that your injury was caused by an unduly hazardous situation on the property. Many different factors can qualify, including wet or cracked floors, structurally unsound stairs, inadequate lighting, exposed wiring, or clutter and debris that passersby could stumble over. 

What Does Actual & Constructive Notice Mean? 

In most cases, owners can only be held liable if they had a chance to remedy the unreasonably dangerous condition and failed to either make the repairs or warn the public of the danger. If the owner claims they didn’t know the risk was present, your lawyer may argue that they are feigning ignorance or that a reasonably prudent person would have known and taken action. 

How Are Damages Proven? 

Lastly, you’ll need to show that you suffered harm from the slip and fall incident. Personal injury damages can cover health care costs, lost income, and less tangible factors, such as emotional distress or pain and suffering. Common types of evidence used both to calculate the total value of your losses and to support your case include medical records, work notices, prescription receipts, witness testimony, and photographs of your injuries and the scene. 

If you slipped and fell, you may be entitled to compensation under premises liability law. Law Office Of T J Morelli-Wolfe PC in Norwich, CT, will help you pursue justice in your personal injury case. Since 2003, Attorney Morelli-Wolfe has been serving clients throughout Eastern Connecticut. Call (860) 859-9899 to schedule a consultation. Visit his website to learn more about his experience and qualifications.