The most common premises liability case is a slip and fall accident. More than 1 million people go to the emergency room annually as a result of a slip and fall.

Property owners are required to provide and maintain a safe and well-maintained premises. Failure to do so can result in an individual sustaining broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, a concussion, and other bone and joint injuries. These injuries oftentimes result in individuals sustaining damages in the form of large medical bills and expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

Whether you slipped on a wet floor, tripped due to an uneven surface, or fell due to inadequate lighting, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries.

Common locations for slip and falls to occur include:

Parking lots
Potholes
Grocery stores
Casinos
Escalators
Amusement parks
Restaurants

A property owner is required to provide reasonable care of their property. An individual can demonstrate an entity or property owner fell short of providing reasonable care by showing:

(1) The presence of a dangerous or hazardous condition;

(2) Knowledge of the condition;

(3) Failure to remove or warn of the condition; and

(4) An injury sustained as a result.

An individual will need to prove the following elements to prevail in a premises liability case:

1. Ownership or control of the premises by the defendant;

2. Negligence in the use or maintenance of the premises;

3. A harm suffered by the plaintiff; and

4. The defendant’s negligence caused or contributed to plaintiff’s harm.

In the event you are involved in a slip and fall accident, you should take certain immediate actions to protect your interests such as: