What is a slip and fall injury claim?
A slip and fall injury is named this because the way the injury occurs: a slip and then a fall. This type of lawsuit is filed because the injured party is making claim that the defendant is at fault in whole or in part for the accident. Examples of these claims might be that a patron of a retail establishment slips on a liquid spill and loses balance, causing a fall or crash resulting in an injury. If the worker in that establishment knew of this hazard and did not take the corrective steps to remove the hazard, then the owner of the establishment may be liable for damages, depending on the circumstances.
