Slip and Falls – Sometimes are Not an Accident

From the time we are born to the time we grow old; everyone slips, stumbles, and falls. However, there are some situations where a fall was unavoidable due to the negligence of someone else and that is where understanding your rights as a personal injury victim matter most. A simple fall could lead to serious injuries. Following up with the emergency room and/or your primary care physician is a must and should not be overlooked. Failing to do this can not only cause more injuries in the long term but also can really hurt your potential personal injury slip and fall case.

Generally, to obtain recovery, you first have to be lawfully present at the scene of the fall, oftentimes called an invitee. Second, the owner of the land must have either known of the dangerous condition or should have known of the dangerous condition and did not remedy it. Owners have a legal obligation to keep his/her facility reasonably safe for invitees. When the owners do not take action to remove a dangerous condition from his/her property, and that is the reason for your injuries, the owners can be held liable for your injuries. If the fall occurred at a store or other public facility, employees at that location have the duty to keep all customers safe. The companies that operate the facility by its employees are held liable for negligent actions of its employees.

To remedy a situation, the owners of the property need either to correct the dangerous condition or warn future invitees of its existence. The failure to do either can open the owner to liability and may allow you to recover for the injuries you sustained.

Common examples include falling at a grocery store due to accumulating water or produce being left on the floor; slipping on ice or snow that was not removed properly; or tripping over a crack in the sidewalk or parking lot that exceeds the legal threshold.



Injuries resulting from the negligence of those responsible for your safety can lead to a compensable loss. If you have been injured as a result of someone’s negligence, please contact attorney Nicholas Dollenmaier at 847-705-7555 or via email at ndollenmaier@lavellelaw.com to discuss your case and help get the compensation you deserve.